[NABS-L] Computer software for low vision users

[Harry Staley]

Are you a PC or MAC user at home? If you are a Mac user the magnifier app built into Mac OS is perfectly serviceable for the majority of tasks for myself. Zoom text and other packages also can work well if you have the proper computer specs.

Harry Staley
(330) 718-1876
hstaley at nfbtx.org

> On Apr 8, 2020, at 23:47, nmpbrat--- via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi,I apologize...I am not sure why when I sent the message that it put my name, NIcole, as part of the link.  I am again pasting the link below but am not going to put my name afterwards, so as to not have the same issue again.
> https://nelowvision.com/2016/01/11/zoomtext-vs-zoomtext-fusion/
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> HI Lizzy,This website has a good explanation of the different versions.  I think it depends on what you are looking for.  Here is the link:  https://nelowvision.com/2016/01/11/zoomtext-vs-zoomtext-fusion/Nicole
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lizzy Cappelli via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
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> Sent: Wed, Apr 8, 2020 10:30 am
> Subject: [NABS-L] Computer software for low vision users
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> Hi Everyone,
>   My name is Lizzy and I am a high school senior who is legally blind. Due
> to our current situation, all of my classes have moved online with daily
> assignments. As I begin using my computer more and more I am realizing that
> I should probably be using a magnification software or screen reader to
> make it easier to access and not have to bend over and look so closely. I
> am aware that Freedom Scientific is providing home licenses for their three
> Softwares. I am wondering if anyone has recommendations on any of these
> Softwares for a low vision user? I have some experience with ZoomText, but
> was wondering if anyone had insight on Fusion if it was better or worse for
> a low vision user or if anyone had good resources on how to best use either
> of these Softwares. I have shied away from them because I haven't been able
> to figure out how to use them fluidly to benefit me in the classroom.
> Thank you,
> Lizzy
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