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Peter,
I am surprised no one else has already responded ... at any rate, Windows
2000 does have a screen reader. However, it is not designed to give full
access and does not provide very complete function. It is very minimal.
Nonetheless, it is useful, especially on a system where no screen reader is
installed. You can operate Windows Explorer, the control panel, menus,
and, in a manner of speaking, IE and Notepad. It is a great recovery tool
or system prep/configuration tool.
Matt King
Accessibility End User Advocate
IBM Business Transformation/CIO
Phone: (719) 520-3006, Tie line: 8-656-3006
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Peter Seymour <[log in to unmask]>@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU> on 11/13/2000
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Subject: Usefulness of Micro soft speech
Recently, somebody claimed that the speech that comes with Windows is easy
to learn and useful for the visually impaired.
She said I could use any computer with Windows by clicking on an access
tool. Because I've heard nothing of that on this list, I suspect that she
exaggerating. Can anybody confirm here? Does Windows 2000 have speech
access that is usable for a person who can't read the screen?
Thanks
Peter Seymour
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