[Pibe-division] Install a Free Version of Talking Software

[Dr. Denise M. Robinson]

Install a Free Version of Talking Software 
There are many types of talking software from PC to voice over and Snow Leopard on Mac, but the one I prefer is JAWS talking software, though Snow Leopard on Mac is coming in close.

I have used JAWS (by Freedom Scientific) since the late 1990's. Several 
things I appreciate greatly about the company are the constant work on 
updating their product so it is always compatible with what is new 
coming out. This causes great chagrin to many as a new license runs 
about $1000. I highly recommend getting the SMA (software maintenance 
agreement), which are a fraction of the cost and can keep your software 
up to date far less expensively. You really need to upgrades to keep up 
with the constant changing software products you want on your machine 
and Internet.

Another huge feature of this company is the support. If you need help 
loading this product or it has developed a hiccup--unexpected problems 
while using--they will help you resolve the problem.

However, the biggest feature is the ability to go anywhere and do 
anything. Truly, I can go anywhere on this machine and access anything I
 need. They are also constantly finding more ways to access those nasty 
Internet sites, where web designers have no idea how to use 
accessibility features...well JAWS is still inaccessible there too, but 
the additional commands they come up with make navigating the Internet a
 great experience.

For the person who wants to try before they buy, you can go to this link JAWS and download a free 40-minute version for yourself right now. When you 
run out of time, turn off your computer and every time you turn it back 
on, you get 40 more minutes. Make sure you learn some of the basic 
commands to truly give this a go. There are several lessons in this blog to help you on your way. Even if you have an older version than JAWS12, update an additional copy anyway to try the differences. You never 
know, you might have an upgrade you did not even know about, When you 
install, if you do, JAWS will just take over the old JAWS and do the 
upgrade for you.

Have fun!
 
       Denise 
 
Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D. 
Teacher of the Blind & Visually Impaired
TechVision-Independent Contractor
Specialist in blind programming/teaching/training
509-674-1853     deniserob at gmail.com
 
http://blindgeteducated.blogspot.com/
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