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

[David Thomas]

On public computers there is usually a policy that says how often the computer has to be re-imaged. For example as a systems administrator of a school I would make the policy say that the computers must be re-imaged every semester. The problem with this approach is that they have one image that they use for all computers. This causes problems because the accessibility software is not integrated into the image, and therefor will not be installed. What I would do as a systems administrator is build a custom image that goes onto the accessible computers at the library, and go from there.
> On Oct 19, 2014, at 11:25 AM, Ericka J. Short via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
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> 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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