[blindkid] Lessons for Blind skills

Rick Fox richardfox1 at comcast.net
Mon Feb 16 17:24:21 UTC 2015


Hello Denise,
Wonderful demo of the tablet and Windows 8 with JAWS. What is the manufacturer and model of the tablet you were using, and what manufacturer and model for the keyboard. I'm assuming it was a separate bluetooth keyboard. Is it an 8-inch screen tablet? It responded very well. Thanks.

Rick Fox
Assistive technology consultant
973-641-5067

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From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dr. Denise M Robinson via blindkid
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Subject: [blindkid] Lessons for Blind skills

Hi Everyone,
The biggest requests are on the following though I could not add everything yet.

Many schools are having students listen to podcasts, videos etc online, --watch on youtube: Online Podcasts <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYgaWVJ41j4&feature=youtu.be> media player commands

 Here are all those keyboard commands for faster listening ability and more-Windows Media Player keyboard commands <http://www.yourtechvision.com/content/windows-media-player-keyboard-commands>



Biggest item: More google drive lessons to access all parts, so lessons have been extended to get you moving further.

Google Drive-Assessible with talking software-virtual lesson <http://www.yourtechvision.com/content/google-drive-assessible-talking-software-virtual-lesson>
with student—watch how it is done



Google Drive, Sheets, Slides, Docs
<http://www.yourtechvision.com/content/google-drive-nvda-firefox-ease-access>—flawless
accessibility –Lesson to learn how it is done with those perfect steps



How to do Google Docs/Drive with talking software
<http://www.yourtechvision.com/products/how-do-google-docsdrive-talking-software>-
>From what drive to use, what talking software and the commands to easily get you moving through all aspects of editing, adding, sharing with others and editing work with others at the same time.



Watch how to make an accessible Venn diagram <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1Tsi4Tul5o>



Math Window---learn Nemeth with ease
<http://www.yourtechvision.com/content/math-window-learn-nemeth-ease>



Demonstration of how to use Skype with Jaws scripts to communicate with students <http://www.yourtechvision.com/content/demonstration-how-use-skype-jaws-scripts-communicate-students>
and others



Standards for Braille Reading Speed
<http://www.yourtechvision.com/content/standards-braille-reading-speed>-Jerry
John’s --Set standards high as you approach IEPs Students will reach up or down depending on your expectations.



Great tool for Math or drawing: Low tech but great tool-Draftsman <http://www.yourtechvision.com/content/low-tech-great-tool-draftsman>



Books Featuring Characters With Blindness and Visual Impairment <http://www.yourtechvision.com/content/books-featuring-characters-blindness-and-visual-impairment>



Use one of the smallest laptop/tablets combos out there for access to the world—watch on YouTube-Windows 8 Keyboard commands and accessibility with Jaws <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJGDWEHmPjU&feature=youtu.be>

Enjoy--and to all my eastern schools--keep warm
--
*Dr Denise*

Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
CEO, TechVision, LLC
Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision/virtual instruction for schools Also Private training to your needs
423-573-6413

Website with hundreds of informational articles & lessons on PC, Office products, Mac, iPad/iTools and more, all done with
keystrokes: www.yourtechvision.com
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