[Blindtlk] For those who employ readers.

[Ron Poire]

I couldn't tell you about readers, because I use volunteers.
I find that in comparing OCR software with a human reader, you will spend 
far less time on the same amount of material.  For example, if you spend six 
hours per week with "Openbook," you will probably spend about three hours.
For me, this time includes the braille tagging necessary, so you know what 
you have.

For magazines or short books, OCR is the better way to go, unless you have 
someone of professional caliber.

I'm pretty sure the NFB still offers the technology loan program.

Ron


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan" <awheeler at neb.rr.com>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 7:13 AM
Subject: [Blindtlk] For those who employ readers.


> If you currently pay someone to be a reader for you, what is the typical 
> amount you pay them for something like 4 to 6 hours a week?
>
> I am asking because I am considering hiring a reader because of the fact 
> my Open Book software needs upgrading, and I don't know how soon I can 
> afford to upgrade it, and am thinking a human reader may be a bit more 
> reliable.
>
> Speaking of open book and affordability, since I do want Open Book as an 
> option, does the NFB still do the technology loans, and if so, how does 
> one apply?
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