[Trainer-talk] Screen Readers in a Rehabilitation Training Center

[Dr. Denise M Robinson]

 NVDA, Jaws, Window eyes are good screen readers
Anyone who has difficulty remembering, CDesk is excellent which is what you
may be looking for: see info at
http://www.yourtechvision.com/content/blindlow-vision-software-cognitively-or-memory-challenged

*Denise*

Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
CEO, TechVision, LLC
Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision
423-573-6413

On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 9:21 AM, Valerie Lewis <vlewis at suffolk.lib.ny.us>wrote:

> It may be helpful to look at the iPad. It is easy to learn and very
> accessible.
>
> Valerie
>
>                ACCESS = LIFE
>
> Valerie Lewis
> Administrator of Outreach Services
> Suffolk Cooperative Library System
> P.O Box 9000
> Bellport, NY 11713
> 631-286-1600, x1354
> vlewis at suffolk.lib.ny.us
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trainer-talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Sylvia Yasa
> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 4:32 PM
> To: trainer-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Trainer-talk] Screen Readers in a Rehabilitation Training Center
>
> Hi List Participants,
>
> I teach technology at a blindness rehabilitation training center in
> Maryland. On many occasions, we get students who have other
> difficulties like learning disabilities, memory impairments, cognitive
> issues, literacy issues, etc.
>
> >From your experience, what are screen readers, other than JAWS or
> Windows Eyes, that can be efficient options?
> Another question is: "Are there any formalized assessments that can
> determine whether a student possesses the necessary skills to learn a
> fully functional and complex screen reader like JAWS?"
>
> Your input is highly appreciated!
>
> Sylvia
>
> --
> Sylvia Yasa M.Ed - AT
> Adaptive Technology Instructor / Specialist
> Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
> 3345 Washington BLVD., Baltimore, MD 21227
> Phone: (410) 737-2682
> Cell: (443) 535-2030
> Email: syasa at bism.org
>
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*Denise*

Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
CEO, TechVision, LLC
Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision
423-573-6413

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