[nabs-l] Accessible Online Dictionary?

[Jorge Paez]

Joe:
I'm not one to hate on Wikipedia, but I am aware that, at least in NY, starting in 9th grade you can be expelled for using it.

So, wouldn't be surprised if colleges banned it too.



On Aug 19, 2010, at 11:56 AM, Joe Orozco wrote:

> I'll look around, see if I can find a plain text dictionary.  I don't know
> if Dictionary.com has a mobile interface, but that might be a possible
> solution.  Also, not to add to your technology pile, but the Franklin
> Language Master is an excellent tool.  Mine broke a few years back, and I
> still have it on my list of things to get.  It's a dictionary and then some
> and talks out of the box, though its price is a little beyond what one would
> pay for a hardcopy at a bookstore, $400 or so.  Still, if you're planning on
> doing professional writing in your future, which gathering from your posts
> on Stylist this would appear to be the case, it would seem like something to
> add to your list of equipment for your counselor.  And, come on!  Don't hate
> on Wikipedia!  It's helped me make sense out of many a complicated concepts!
> (grin)
> 
> Joe
> 
> "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves,
> some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jewel S. [mailto:herekittykat2 at gmail.com] 
> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 11:15 AM
> To: jsorozco at gmail.com; National Association of Blind Students 
> mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Accessible Online Dictionary?
> 
> The Google serach is what I was doing, but I don't consider that a
> reliable source, since they quote wikipedia and wikipedia's dictionary
> as good sources...I don't think that's a good source of prper
> definitions. I also had difficulty navigating dictionary.com and the
> online Merriam-Webster. I guess it's just me, but all those
> advertisements really get in the way! Any tips for quick navigation?
> Is there anywhere I can get a dictionary program for my comuter for a
> low price, or an inexpensive talking handheld dictionary? These
> definitions took me nearly an hour, and there were only 10 of them!
> This task should not take me more than 15 minutes, I think. I have
> more important homework to get to.
> 
> ~Jewel
> 
> On 8/19/10, Joe Orozco <jsorozco at gmail.com> wrote:
>> In Google, in the search box, type the word "define" followed 
> by a colon.
>> Then enter the word or phrase you're interested in researching.
>> 
>> Best,
>> 
>> Joe
>> 
>> "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up 
> their sleeves,
>> some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jewel S.
>> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 10:30 AM
>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Accessible Online Dictionary?
>> 
>> Hey guys, does anyone know a good online dictionary? I gotta do
>> definitions for my English class, and I'm getting tired of Googling
>> "define <word>" and getting all these websites that I can't seem to
>> find the definition on...how hard can it be to look up a definition?
>> This is supposed to be an easy task, but it's turning into harder work
>> than the rest!
>> 
>> ~Jewel
>> 
>> --
>> ~Jewel
>> Check out my blog about accessibility for the blind!
>> Treasure Chest for the Blind: http://blindtreasurechest.blogspot.com
>> 
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> -- 
> ~Jewel
> Check out my blog about accessibility for the blind!
> Treasure Chest for the Blind: http://blindtreasurechest.blogspot.com
> 
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