[nabs-l] some tech questions: using Braille note as display and a Word issue

[Jason Polansky]

What version of JAWS are you using? I'm pretty sure 15 and later has them built-in.

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> On Feb 1, 2016, at 11:25 AM, Sarah Meyer via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thanks Christina! Now that youmention this, I do remember someone frm
> our adaptive computer technology lab helping me download a driver from
> the Freedom Scientific website for the Braille Note; it just doesn't
> make sense that a few days after I did that it stopped working and I
> would need to do this all over again.  Please note that I did the
> driver download a couple of months ago and am just now getting around
> to readdressing the issue; my memory isn't that far gone yet. :) I'll
> look for the driver on the FS website again, and I'll see if someone
> can work on reformatting my textbook as well. Thanks for the advice!
> :) You rock! I do wish I could navigate this format more
> independently/efficiently, so if anyone does have suggestions I am
> open to hearing them. :)
> 
> Sarah
> 
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>  Hey Sarah,
> 
> I love tech but I'm not the most knowledgeable out there. I will try
> and help though.
> 
> In order to use the BrailleNote with your laptop, you need a driver
> that you can download from the software section of the HumanWare
> website. Go to the braillenote page (for the braillenote you have),
> support, software. I believe this is how you get it or it is on a CD
> that came with your braillenote. (I have not done this in ages so I
> may be wrong but I am thinking this is how it works).
> Second, does your college have a digital text coordinator or someone
> that works with converting/formatting textbooks for students? You may
> want to see if he/she can format the book differently so it is easier
> for JAWS to read.
> Hope that helps in some way.
> Have a great day! :)
> Christina
> 
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