[Trainer-talk] Screen Reader Users Teaching Magnification Software?

[Reginald George]

I am totally blind, and I do teach ZoomText to a point.  I at least help 
clients to discover their preferences and save them.  I went through 
ZoomText University and got my ZT certification.  That being said, I don't 
find it easy or comfortable all the time.  Especially if they are a new 
computer user, and don't know Windows well.  If they want to use their 
mouse, and this is perfectly appropriate for many people who's site is 
fairly stable, then I can't always know where they are on the screen.  And 
they can't always tell me.  Getting them used to panning and scrolling and 
finding where they are can be challenging.  It's easy to demonstrate
features like the app reader, changing views, and so on.  You leave the 
speech on, and this helps you to know if they are following your 
instructions.  You throw the mouse overboard and teach some keyboard 
commands, and in general try to get them to be verbal about what is working 
for them.

Reg

-----Original Message----- 
From: Matthew Johnson via Trainer-talk
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2015 3:46 PM
To: trainer-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Matthew Johnson
Subject: [Trainer-talk] Screen Reader Users Teaching Magnification Software?

Hello:
I'm looking for advice from blind screen-reading AT instructors who
have taught low-vision users of magnification software. In general,
how difficult is it for a totally blind trainer to teach programs like
ZoomText or MAGic?

I've spoken with a couple magnification users who had trouble relating
to trainers who usually teach and know JAWS, NVDA or who couldn’t see
the screen. Some of them also feel like the broader assistive
technology field mostly caters to users of screen readers. How can we
bridge the gap?

Matthew

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