John Wilson in the UK has just completed a cassette tutorial for new
computer users.  Info is below and contact details are at the end.New
users in local groups may also want to check out the Windows seminars
Cathy Ann Mirtha has contributed to the Main Menu program at ACB Radio
for the past few weeks.  there is lots of great info there too.

Kelly


VIPS INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

I have just completed my latest from the keyboard guide and tutorial.
This particular guide has been produced as a physical demonstration on
two C94 compact cassettes. It is aimed specifically at visually impaired
people who are considering buying a computer for the first time, or
those who have only recently purchased a PC and are still getting to
grips with the basics of Windows operating systems, and at those who are
considering moving from a DOS-based computer to Windows. The guide is
called "VIPs Introduction to Computers" and is available for 12 pounds
per copy, including post and packaging. It would be suitable for anyone
who wants to buy an information and user guide to establish whether or
not computers are really for them before committing themselves to
considerable financial outlay or for those who want to quickly learn the
basics of how to use a PC running Windows which they have recently
acquired or are about to acquire.

The 3-hour cassette guide contains a discussion of different types of
computers, a detailed description of the inside and outside of the
computer system box, an in-depth description of a modern windows 95/98
keyboard plus many peripherals of interest to VI people, and this type
of descriptive information covers the first hour of the guide. The
second two hours provides a physical, step by step, demonstration of the
use of some of the most basic and important concepts and utilities of
Windows which the student can listen to and follow along with in a
measured and easy to follow manner. The guide is not a straight reading
of text, but rather a demonstration with the learner hearing me and also
the JAWS for Windows, HAL for Windows and Window-Eyes speech.

The contents of the new two cassette guide are copied below for you to
have a look at.

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VIPS INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1: What can computers do for visually impaired people?

Section 2: Types of computers and where they can be bought from.

- Some UK specialist computer suppliers.

- High street suppliers.

Section 3: A Description of the components inside and outside of your
computer box.

Section 4: computer peripherals.

- Printers.

- Scanners and print scanning.

- The mouse.

Section 5: A detailed description of the computer keyboard.

Section 6: Demonstration of a selection of screenreaders.

- HAL for Windows.

- JAWS for Windows.

- Window-Eyes for Windows.

- Using screenreader specific keys to navigate in Windows.

- The Windows NotePad text editor.

- The Windows Desktop.

Section 7: An outline of different computer operating systems.

- Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME and XP.

- Running MS-DOS through a window.

- Running MS-DOS without Windows loaded.

Section 8: What are software programs and how are they installed?

- Software installation example--The JAWS screenreader demo.

Section 9: Windows WordPad word-processor.

- Typing a document.

- Saving a Document.

- Reopening a previously saved document.

- Printing a document.

- The Find Feature.

- Changing the font/typeface size, style and type.

- Inserting the date/time into a document.

Section 10: The Start menu.

- The Programs feature.

- The Find feature.

- The Help feature.

Section 11: Windows Explorer.

- Moving to your floppy disk or CD drives.

- Navigating through your hard disk folders.

- Deleting a file or folder.

- Moving a file or folder somewhere else.

Section 12: The Recycle Bin.

- Restoring a deleted file.

- Emptying the Recycle Bin.

Section 13: Quick command context menus.

Section 14: a Glance at the Windows Control Panel.

Section 15: Formatting floppy and Cd disks.

Section 16: Creating a launch shortcut on your Desktop or Start menu.

Contact details:

Phone: 0113 2575957

E-mail: [log in to unmask]


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