[nabs-l] technology question

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Mike,
It depends on the subject; sometimes scanners are faster; sometimes readers 
are faster/efficient for
material. For instance if I have a book/article with lots of font changes or 
tables my screen reader cannot explain the layout and content to me. A 
reader works better. Electronic text may work better for a story though that 
is more straight forward text.

Most rehab agencies will pay for OCR software; but most will also pay for 
readers too.
Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: Mike Freeman
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 1:14 AM
To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] technology question

George:

There are a whole slew of blind folks (including yours truly) who do not own
scanners and scanning software.  I realize I'll be flamed for this but one
can pay for a lot of reader time for what one must invest into scanning
hardware/software for what is, in my estimation, an imperfect instrument at
best.

Some things just require money; that's the way the world works.

I wouldn't worry about it at this point.  You might need a scanner and OCR
software when you're in college although I am of the opinion that far too
many college students use them far too much when using a live reader would
be more efficient.  At any rate, in college your rehab agency would be more
inclined to purchase the requisite software/hardware for you.

Mike Freeman


-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Jorge Paez
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 8:29 AM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: [nabs-l] technology question

Hi NABsters:
As some of you know, I'vee been looking for some sort of scanning device
lately, as well as having OCR on my computer in case I need to hand-scan
anything (a skill I want to learn soon for any emergencies/scanning I'd have
to do on my own),
and I've been looking at the OpenBook/Pearl set up.
Here's my issue though:
My parrents asked the commission but since I'm in high school and still with
the board of ed, the commission says its not their responsability,
but I know the board of ed won't pay for things at home.
What can I do?

I mean--I have JFW from them but that's because its on my IEP, and I know
they won't go outside their mandates, but the commission isn't doing
anything either.
What can I do?
I'd be willing to pay for part of it, but I need help.

Thanks for any advice.

Jorge
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