[Web4lib] RE: accessibility software for public PCs

[Christopher Barr]

JAWS is the most popular Windows screen reading software:

http://www.freedomscientific.com/fs_products/software_jaws.asp

I don't have a lot of hands-on experience with it, but I suggest it as an add for your list to investigate.

--chris barr
Villanova University


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From: web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org [web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Gillian Wiseman [gwiseman at ci.waco.tx.us]
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 11:42 AM
To: web4lib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Web4lib] accessibility software for public PCs

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.
Thank you in advance, and I'll summarize any off-list responses to the list in a couple of days.

Gillian Wiseman
Electronic Resources Librarian
Waco-McLennan County Library
(254)750-5944
gwiseman at ci.waco.tx.us

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