Hi Petra,
We have demo versions of JAWS at the Center...but we do have some problems
installing and getting it to work correctly. And because it doesn't work in
Hebrew, we are concentrating more on those systems that can use both
languages.
Right now, the main screen reader is Virgo (which sues the Baum Web
browser), and we are also using the Virtouch/braille mouse system. The
Virtouch system is really amazing since students can read braille in English
and Hebrew from the mouse, as well as reading graphics; and the system also
reads text to the students. Are any other list members experimenting with
Virtouch?
We are in the process here in Israel of using an improved TTS--Melingo--so
all screen and text reading system are likely to make the changeover to this
TTS very soon. At present we are using a "not so great" TTS in Hebrew, but
managing since this is all that has been available.
I will be working more intensively with demos for JAWS, Window Eyes and some
other screen readers in English right after our matriculation exams in
May...and am glad for the offer of help. I will definitely be in touch.
Ellen
Ellen Hoffenberg-Serfaty
Tech Coordinator
Learning Center for the Blind & Dyslexic
Hebrew U., Mt. Scopus,
Jerusalem
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: * EASI: Equal Access to Software & Information
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Petra Ritter
> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2002 10:19 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Teaching Adaptive Software Use Abroad
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>
> Hallo Ellan
>
> You can download a 40 Min Demo of JAWS from www.freedomscientific.com.
> This Side is in English. If you need any Help with it ask on this list
> or you can write me in English not Hebrew.
>
> What Screen Reader you use for Hebrew? There not many I think that you
> can use for this language.
>
> Petra
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: * EASI: Equal Access to Software & Information
> > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ellen
> > Hoffenberg-Serfaty
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2002 7:42 AM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: Teaching Adaptive Software Use Abroad
> >
> >
> > Shalom Tracy,
> >
> > Although you did not list Israel, we are quite interested in
> > learning more
> > about JAWS. We don't use JAWS on a widespread basis because it is not
> > configured for Hebrew, so we use another screen reader that
> > is. But it
> > would be very beneficial for our English study students, and
> > those that are
> > native English speakers. Could you pass along our contact
> > information?
> > Perhaps if she/he near us, we could arrange something.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Ellen Hoffenberg-Serfaty, JD
> > Technology Coordinator
> > Learning Center for the Blind and Dyslexic
> > Hebrew University, Mt. Scopus
> > Jerusalem Israel
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> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: * EASI: Equal Access to Software & Information
> > > [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of NCDE
> > > Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2002 2:30 AM
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> > > Subject: Teaching Adaptive Software Use Abroad
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi Folks,
> > >
> > > I've recently received a request from an individual in the United
> > > States who
> > > works with students using JAWS (for Windows, Word, Excel, email and
> > > Internet). This person would like to travel to Ireland,
> > Mexico or Spain to
> > > volunteer or do vocational training in JAWS or something similar.
> > > Are there
> > > any folks from those countries on this list, who would like
> > to be put in
> > > touch with this person? If so, please email your contact
> > information to me
> > > and I'll pass it along.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Tracy Scharn
> > > NCDE Project Coordinator
> > >
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