[vip_students] Re: A computer with a built in screenreader up dated.
- From: "janeobrien" <jeobrien5@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:59:13 +0100
hi paul, as you know i am not well up on computers but getting there.
i often wondered why a screen reader was not built in to new computers, as
they are so expensive.
perhaps we haven't made enough noise to the manufacturers.
jenny
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Traynor" <paul.traynor@xxxxxxx>
To: <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 11:07 AM
Subject: [vip_students] A computer with a built in screenreader up dated.
> Hi All,
>
> Just sending in the article below for purely thought provoking reasons.
> Neither myself or NCBI provide any support for the Apple Mackintosh, at
> least not at this time but it is certainly an alternative to whats out
there
> right now and the words in the below piece make you wonder if something
like
> this is the future. Remember just for discussion purposes only right now
so
> please give a comment on it if you can as it would be interesting to hear
> what you think.
> The guy who wrote it makes it known how he iberated himself from the PC
and
> the need for additional software just to make it talk and moved to the
Apple
> Mac.
>
> Paul.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> Subject: [macvoiceover] A computer with a built in screenreader up dated.
>
>
> A Computer with a built-in Screen-reader
>
> What a disappointment it is to a blind man or woman to pay several
> hundred dollars for a computer and bring it home from the store, or
> have it delivered to your home, or office, only to find out that if
> you are blind, you can't use your computer. In fact, if you are
> blind, you must pay up to $1100.00 to order another piece of software,
> a screen reader to make your brand new computer tell you what is on
> the screen and speak the keys on the keyboard as you press them. I
> know what that is like, I have been there and done that, but not any
> more.
>
> As of April the 29th, 2005, there is now a computer that a sighted
> person or a blind person can use right out of the box, because, a
> screen-reader is built in to the operating system. It is the most
> installed screen-reader in the world. Why? Because, it is installed
> on every computer sold. This screen reader is installed on millions
> of computers, not just a few thousand. This means that if you are a
> blind computer user, you can enter a growing number of mall and
> airport kiosks, classrooms, libraries, internet cafes and the list
> goes on and use a computer to access the news, weather, check your e-
> mail just like your sighted counterpart.
>
> This computer has a built in word processor which will open, create,
> or edit Microsoft Word files, XML files or text files and will help
> you to check the spelling and grammar on your work. Also included in
> the software is an e-mail program, An internet browser,
> Address book, Dictionary, calendar, calculator and more, and if you
> need A Bible program you can have one as a free download. I use one
> of these computers every day in my office and home.
>
> This computer is an Apple Macintosh, or, MAC for short. The screen-
> reader is called, Voiceover and it comes installed on every new MAC,
> beginning with Operating system, 10.4, or Tiger.
>
> You can choose a laptop if you are an "on the go" person or a
> desktop. Here are some links that will help you choose the model of
> MAC that is right for you, You will also find links to a Bible program
> and links to help you to learn how to get around most effectively on
> your MAC with Voiceover.
>
> Good luck and smile, your life is about to change; mine has.
>
> Keith Reedy
> Director and Technology Interface Coordinator
> BIBLES FOR THE BLIND AND
> VISUALLY HANDICAPPED INTERNATIONAL
>
> Start your search for a new MAC, buy on line, or search for an Apple
> store near you at:
>
> http://www.apple.com
>
>
>
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