[Blindtlk] requesting the library of marathon county to havea screen reader on one computer help?

[Ericka J. Short]

Dave had good suggestions.  Kenosha does have software on two computers in 
the library system, but if nobody uses them they seem to take the software 
of the the computer or something.   I had  an experience similar to yours. 
Nobody knew if the computer was still accessible or not.  They called me 
back after the IT person reinstalled it at my local library branch.  Now 
this isn't one with the library's catalog, but I think you can access it 
through their website like at home. Kenosha has both JAWS and  MAGic on 
their  accessible computers.  Better than the  job center.  It only has JAWS 
and the dictation software for those who cannot use the keyboard at all. I 
don't think it's  Dragon Dictate either.  It's a  knock off. For anyone with 
low vision, Both options are useless most of the time.

Keep up the good work MIke!

Ericka
-----Original Message----- 
From: Hyde, David W. (ESC) via blindtlk
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 11:09 AM
To: 'Michael Capelle' ; 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] requesting the library of marathon county to havea 
screen reader on one computer help?

Hi Michael. Your library and you need to talk about what to get. Their IT 
staff will want something that is easy to install and maintain. The library 
staff (who will be asked to help people use the software) will need 
something that is easy to understand and explain. You and those who use it 
will want something that at least does the basic functions. If you want it 
to do a lot, then you get into more complications.
If they are using Microsoft Office, WindowEyes can be downloaded for free.
NVDA is free, but it is strange to a lot of blind people who have used 
either JFW or WE for years.
Your other choice is System Access through Sarahtech. It requires a 
subscription, but is fairly straight forward and close to something most 
users can use with little assistance.
Finally, if funding is a problem, talk to them about using LSTA (Library 
Service and Technology Act) money to make the purchase.
Hope this helps.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael 
Capelle via blindtlk
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 10:22 AM
To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Cc: acb-l at acb.org
Subject: [Blindtlk] requesting the library of marathon county to have a 
screen reader on one computer help?

Hello all.
Today, I contacted the Marathon County Library to inquire on a computer 
question.
In talking with the reference desk, I asked if any of the computers had a 
screen reader, JFW, NVDA, ETC on at least one computer.
To this persons knowledge, he said they did not have one.  How do I have 
them put at least one screen reader on a computer?
if so, what would you recommend, NVDA, JFW, or SATOGO?
I personally recommend JFW, but I have to remember, not everyone is going to 
know JFW, nor, will the library want to spend money on it.
thanks.
Mike.


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