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Re: [school-discuss] Accessibility Software
Mr. Nichol,
Emacspeak is the best screen reader currently. Screader and Speak-up
are two others that are in the running. All are Free Software to my
knowledge.
An excellent place to learn about what is available is the blinux site:
http://leb.net/blinux/
and their mailing list can answer any specific questions you might have.
The Red Hat contact is Jennifer Lamb (jlamb@redhat.com).
Matt
Nichol, Cameron B wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> Does anyone know of an Open Source internet screen reader for the
> Blind/Visually Impaired. The main commercial product being used is
> called JAWS. It's $900 US, (not cheap for starters) and is
> causing problems for Institues who are looking for standardised
> solutions. The whole accessibility issue is looming very large for
> educational organisations and many of the solutions being offerred are
> expensive propretary systems which means either some disabled groups
> miss out or institutes have to spend up big (either on software or law
> suits).
>
> cheers,
> *Cameron Nichol*
> Online Content Project Manager
> Learning Technologies Branch
> Office of Training & Tertiary Education
> http://www.tafevc.com.au <http://www.tafevc.com.au/>
> http://www.ette.vic.gov.au/learningtechnologies/
>
>
>
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