[Web4lib] accessibility software for public PCs

[Bob Rasmussen]

On Mon, 17 Dec 2007, Gillian Wiseman wrote:

> I've been asked to look into software (particularly screen magnification 
> and screen reading programs) for our library's public access computers. 
> I'm sure there are many options, but if anyone can clue me in to what 
> the best options are, I'd be very appreciative. Also, if there are any 
> sites or books that would help me understand the requirements and 
> limitations of available products, that would be very helpful. We're in 
> a Windows XP environment, with no plans to upgrade anytime in the next 
> year.

Often, character-based applications are easier to add voice to than are 
graphical applications. Our terminal emulator, AnzioWin, has an interface 
to Windows' speech output capabilities. So AnzioWin can "speak" part or 
all of a text screen.

I would be happy to work with anyone interested in putting this 
capability into practice.

Regards,
....Bob Rasmussen,   President,   Rasmussen Software, Inc.

personal e-mail: ras at anzio.com
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