interestingly the british computer association of the blind are hoping to
run a powerpoint  course for screenreader sueres sometime in the early part
of this year.
the cost of the 3 day event is covered by sponsors blind in business so
theres only accomedation to pay for.
if theres anyone else on this list in the uk would would be interested in
taking part in the course and doesn't have the details contact me off list
and I'll forward what you need to know.


Adrian Higginbotham,
SURFACE
Salford University, Research Focus on AcCessible Environments.
E-mail [log in to unmask]
tel: 0161-2954939
fax: 0161-2955011

web: http://www.scpm.salford.ac.uk/surface/

----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Stewart <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 11:43 PM
Subject: Re: Powerpoint Files


> Do not waste your time. I've seen the presentations and even tried to do
> some of it, it leads to the blue screen of death on a regular basis.
>
> Ron Stewart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Randy Horwitz [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 2:16 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Powerpoint Files
>
>
> Speaking of power point, has anyone tried creating a presentation with jaw
> 3.7 and Power Point 2000? HJ promotes it. But I want to know what the rank
> and file think.
>
> Thanks,
> Randy
>
> "Practice means nothing. Games mean everything."
>     -- Thurmond Moore
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Zachary Battles <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 4:03 PM
> Subject: Powerpoint Files
>
>
> > Dear Listers:
> >
> > I have a Powerpoint file with many mathematical equations and am
wondering
> > if there is a way to make this file accessible to a screen reader?  The
> > text of the slides come out fine, but the equations do not.  Does anyone
> > have any suggestions as to how one might access the entire file?
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Zachary Battles
> >
>