Yes. Because he is non-verbal, not yet a speller, and it is debatable if he
knows the alphabet, it is difficult to tell what he is seeing other than the
presence or absence of an object. Magnification does not seem to be an
option at this time.

Voice recognition also traps the keyboard and there is software that allows
JFW to coexist and work efficiently with Dragon (JawBone). Someone must have
been asked to do the same for switch/scanning software. Who are they and
where are they?

Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pranav Lal" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2001 10:58 PM
Subject: Re: Switch access and screen readers


> Bill,
>
> The Kurzweill 3000 does work with a discover switch. As for screen
readers,
> if the switch traps the keyboard, it is unlikely that they are going to
> work. Your best bet is to download the demos of various screen readers and
> try them.
>
> Also, have you considered screen magnification software for this person?
>
> Pranav
>