I know that here in South Dakota, JAWS is the state standard, though
clients are made aware of WindowEyes and can have it purchased.
However, I must admit that JAWS is more likely to be recommended.
-----Original Message-----
From: VICUG-L: Visually Impaired Computer Users' Group List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Peter Seymour
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 3:25 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: What would you infer?
To All,
Your feedback about the below questions and issues should be
enlightening for this group.
I have begun the process of updating my entire computer system. Last
week, the New Jersey Commission for the Blind sent a vocational rehab
person to my home to begin the intake process.
In preparation for the meeting, I had been doing research about the
current state of access technology. I had typed up an organized list of
my work tasks, equipment needs and software options so that I could
intelligently discuss them with the devoted civil servant.
Soon after my meeting began, I mentioned WindowEyes, and this rehab
professional asked, "What's that?".
I was silent for a moment and wanted to respond, "Is this your first day
on the job?". Instead, I asked something like, "You've heard of
screen-readers?".
He had heard of Jaws, but no other brands. I promptly avoided any
further mention, much less any discussion, of technology.
I realize that this man was not a technology specialist, but still,
being employed in the field of vocational rehab for the blind, shouldn't
he have at least heard of WindowEyes?
Yes, Jaws has a larger market share, but has WindowEyes become so
obscure that a rehab professional could never encounter WindowEyes or a
client who uses it?
Another inference is that the NJ Commission works with a technology
consultant that pushes clients to use Jaws.
Is this a NJ CBVI staff training issue? a GW Micro marketing issue? a
combination? or is this a larger or smaller thing than it appears to me?
Thanks,
Peter
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