[nfbcs] good news and question to list

[Tracy Carcione]

I frequently read books on a braille display, either my Alva, which is
only a braille display, or on my notetaker with a braille display.
FYI, many computer textbooks are available from Bookshare, which will save
you a lot of scanning.
Tracy



> Everyone,
>
>
> Thank you to all who responded.
>
> I did find out that one of the three schools online learning program is
> accessible because it is Desire to Learn, the one NFB ensured was
> accessible.  I'm ecstatic since I think I will probably be able to
> complete the courses from this school, Regis University.
>
> The other two, Baker and American Centinel, use Blackboard, I think so am
> not sure about their content.
>
> I do have a another question about access to textbooks.  If I am able to
> take an electronic version of a computer science textbook and translate
> with Duxbury or ViewPlus braille  translation software, can that braille
> file be read using a braille display?  Or, do I have to print out with an
> embosser into hardcopy?  Are certain braille displays better for working
> with nemeth and computer braile?   Are there specific setting that must be
> activated for a display to work, like having a  certain type of braille
> code, grade 1 versus 2, or 8 dot braille?
>
>
> You  all can forward my message to other blind computer scientists off
> this list if you wish since I want to connect up with as many mentors as
> possible. And yes, I will check out NFB mentoring program and Blind
> Science web site.
>
> Tara
>
>
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