Re: Accessibility guides and research studies from Microsoft
- From: "qubit" <lauraeaves@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:47:52 -0500
I believe the functionality of narrator is also a little better on
windows7 -- but you still can't use it like a screen reader.
--le
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ishe Chinyoka" <chinyoka.consultant@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 1:06 PM
Subject: Re: Accessibility guides and research studies from Microsoft
You can even put that voice on Win XP: my Windows XP box does not use that
scratchy voice but instead uses Espeak. You can play with the registry to
permanently put a clear voice for Narrator.
----- Original Message -----
From: "qubit" <lauraeaves@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 4:31 PM
Subject: Re: Accessibility guides and research studies from Microsoft
> have you heard the narrator on windows7? It actually isn't hard to listen
> to.
> --le
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ken Perry" <whistler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 9:45 PM
> Subject: RE: Accessibility guides and research studies from Microsoft
>
>
> Nod I was recently trying to find what you're talking about they actually
> went to the congress and slapped Microsoft down when it came out with XP
> and
> a very good narrirator. Narrirator was dumbed down and we still stand in
> that light.
>
> ken
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of The Elf
> Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 9:14 PM
> To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Accessibility guides and research studies from Microsoft
>
> ah, I don't have resources on this, but a business savvy geek friend of
> mine
>
> says that Microsoft started to follow this line and got bit hard in the
> A$$by the same folks who are giving us those not so up to date readers and
> magnifiers that we are paying so much for!
>
> laters,
> elf
> Owner: Alacorn Computer Enterprises
> Specialists in customized computers and peripherals
> - own the might and majesty of a Alacorn!
> www.alacorncomputer.com
> proprietor, The Grab Bag,
> for blind computer users and programmers
> http://grabbag.alacorncomputer.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "katherine Moss" <plymouthroamer285@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 1:21 PM
> Subject: RE: Accessibility guides and research studies from Microsoft
>
>
>> Thanks a lot. If only Microsoft Corp would be as proactive as Apple in
>> making their products accessible right from the source and not having us
>> have to install extra software just for accessibility purposes. I mean
>> seriously.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jamal Mazrui
>> Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 11:11 AM
>> To: guispeak@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: Accessibility guides and research studies from Microsoft
>>
>> From the archive
>>
>> http://EmpowermentZone.com/ms_acc_doc.zip
>>
>> This archive contains accessibility guides and research studies from
>> microsoft.com. Each .doc or .pdf file also has a .txt version.
>> Printer-friendly versions of .htm files were chosen. The about 30
>> document titles are listed below.
>>
>> Jamal
>>
>> The Market for Accessible Technology - The Wide Range of Abilities and
>> Its
>> Impact on Computer Use
>>
>> Accessibility in Internet Explorer 7
>>
>> Accessibility in Internet Explorer 8
>>
>> Accessibility in Office 2003
>>
>> Accessibility in Office 2007
>>
>> Accessibility in Windows 7
>>
>> Accessibility in Windows Vista
>>
>> Accessibility Transitioning to Windows 7
>>
>> Accessibility Tutorials for Windows Vista
>>
>> Accessible Technology - A Guide for Educators
>>
>> Accessible Technology in Computing - Examining Awareness, Use, and Future
>> Potential
>>
>> Assistive Technology Decision Tree
>>
>> Computing Guide for Boomers
>>
>> Developing an Accessible Technology Plan
>>
>> Engineering for Accessibility
>>
>> Guide for Individuals with Dexterity and Mobility Impairments
>>
>> Guide for Individuals with Hearing Impairments
>>
>> Guide for Individuals with Language and Communication Impairments
>>
>> Guide for Individuals with Learning Impairments
>>
>> Guide for Individuals with Vision Impairments
>>
>> Identifying the Right Assistive Technology
>>
>> Step by Step Tutorials for Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Accessibility
>> Options
>>
>> Step by Step Tutorials for Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 Accessibility
>> Options
>>
>> Step by Step Tutorials for Microsoft Outlook 2002 Accessibility Options
>>
>> Step by Step Tutorials for Microsoft Windows 2000 Accessibility Options
>>
>> Step by Step Tutorials for Microsoft Windows XP Accessibility Options
>>
>> Step by Step Tutorials for Microsoft Word 2002 Accessibility Options
>>
>> The Business Value of Integrating Accessible Technology into Business
>> Organizations
>>
>> Understanding Accessible Technology
>>
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