Hi John A.B.,

Another program you could try is WordAloud.  You can download a
free evaluation copy from:   http://www.cloudworld.co.uk

It is currently configured as a browser rather than email reader,
but I have used it for reading email, direct from the file
containing the email text.  WordAloud takes a different approach
from the normal screen reader - instead of interpreting what
is on the screen, it reads the text directly from the file where
it is stored.  WordAloud is only $44.95 for a personal copy.

BTW, the settings can all be changed from the keyboard.  Is your
mother able to find letters on a keyboard?

Regards,

John
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>Dear John:
>
>I've heard of JAWS, but no experience.  You might want to try Zoomtext.com.
>The program is rather expensive in the $500 dollar range or higher, but it
>magnifies object.  You can control the power or size of the magnification.
>
>Good Luck.
>
>Mimi

>----- Original Message -----
>From: "John A. Byerly" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 12:54 PM
>Subject: JAWS
>
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My mother currently is legally blind and has been searching for ways to
>> use e-mail.  She has heard about JAWS, but is a bit hesitant to spend
>> the money
>> because she was very disappointed with a screen reader she evaluated.
>> I told her I would ask around.
>>
>> Thanks for your help!
>>
>> JAB
>> --------------------------------------------------------
>> John A. Byerly
>> Engineered Software Solutions, Ltd.
>> http://www.ess-quality.com
>> (724) 598-7990 (voice)
>> (724) 598-7992 (fax)

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