[nfbcs] Speech on Demand Frustrations

[Jim Shaffer]

I use it and like it.  As an amateur radio operator, it's great to be 
able to use braille with the computer while listening to the radio.


On 3/10/2018 4:12 PM, Leslie Fairall via nfbcs wrote:
> Hi Sabra:
>
> In my opinion, the speech on demand feature is designed for people 
> with low vision who still use the mouse. I am a Braille display user 
> and don't see the its benefit. I was having a problem turning speech 
> off completely when needed. Many Braille display users do this so they 
> can work with their peers in a quieter environment. However, I 
> definitely understand why you would be frustrated with sighted people 
> turning Jaws off. I just wanted to make sure you understood my 
> dilemma. I could not use ZoomText if you paid me, but I prefer Braille 
> only most of the time.
>

-- 
Jim Shaffer
Pflugerville, TX
http://www.jjshaffer.net


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