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Catherine Alfieri <[log in to unmask]>
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* EASI: Equal Access to Software & Information
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Thu, 21 Feb 2002 17:29:34 -0500
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> A talking calculator that shows a students work
>
> Math and Disabilities
>
> Premier Programming has just released a talking calculator, which is one of
> nine products in our accessibility suite. We realized early on that our
> product line was not addressing the need for assistive technology in the area
> of math and science, so we started by developing a talking calculator.
>
> This calculator is just the first of three calculators we are developing.
> We did more to the calculators than just add voice.
>
> The full functioning talking calculator can be used with or without a screen
> reader. Every button, and edit area talks. It is easy to use with large keys
> and contrasting colors. This calculator has more than voice added to it. It
> has two display areas so that when you are adding a series of numbers the
> total is always displayed, even as you are entering a new number. The
> feature that really sets it apart from other calculators is that it displays
> your work. It ctually displays the equation so that you can easily see or
> hear your last process. When students are required to show there work they
> can cut and paste it into a document..
>
> This is one of three different products that we will be releasing to make
> math accessible. We will be releasing a business calculator that will have
> statistical and business functions, and a scientific calculator. Both
> calculators will be screen reader friendly allowing users to tab from one
> button to another without having to memmorize over 100 hot keys. Ease of use
> is just one feature. The other features that really set these apart from the
> current calculator are the ability to undo all the way back to the
> beginning. You will be able to edit your equation. However, the most
> important feature is the talking graphs. The talking graphs will be very
> similar to the graph interpreter that we recently unveiled in Washington DC.
>
> The standard talking calculator is free to anyone who wants to download it
> at www.readingmadeeasy.com.
>
> We are hoping people like this one enough that they will come back and buy
> one of our professional math products. In the past we only gave products to
> non profit organizations this product is free for everyone.
>
> Both the business and scientific calculators will sell for $69.95.
>
> They both include the graph interpeter.
>
> For more information about these products contact
>
> Steve Timmer
> Premier Programming Solutions
> 12800 Escanaba Dr.
> DeWitt, MI 48820
> Phone 517-668-8188
> Fax 517-668-2417
> Email [log in to unmask]
> URL www.readingmadeeasy.com
>
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