Thought this might interest someone.

Peter 

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>From: Charles Crawford <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Inexpensive software for the blind?
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>+== acb-l Message from Charles Crawford <[log in to unmask]> ==+
>Hello Again,
>
>       Here is another thing we got at ACB which I think is worth 
>sharing.
>
>-- Charlie crawford.
>
>Finally Affordable Software for the Blind and Visually Impaired
>
>Venusoft, a Michigan Based Development Company is proud to announce the
>release of the first, in a line of products designed to make life easier.
>
>At the end of September, Venusoft will be shipping its Scan and Read Lite
>software package. This product can Scan and Read virtually any type-written
>document. It is the only product of its kind with a suggested retail price
>less than $100.00.
>
>Scan and Read Lite has the following features:
>&#61623; Works with any Twain compatible scanner
>&#61623; 17 Standard Voices
>&#61623; Compatible with all standard word processing packages
>&#61623; Built in word processor and spell checker
>&#61623; Auto corrects documents ­ It will automatically correct a document
>put in upside down, sideways or crooked
>&#61623; Fully Accessible ­ No screen reader required
>&#61623; Fast ­ Scan and translates a standard document in less than 30
>seconds.
>&#61623; Adjustable Reading Speed
>&#61623; Single button press to scan and read
>&#61623; Import Images to translate
>&#61623; No Hardware or Software Keys to worry about
>
>Upgrade to the professional version
>&#61623; The professional version will allow you to set up scanning
>templates.
>&#61623; Have your system read your documents to an MP3 file so you can take
>it anywhere
>&#61623; Automatic Document Feeder Controls
>&#61623; Compatible with Duxbury
>
>
>Compatible with Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows NT
>
>Suggested Retail Price:
>Lite Version is $99.95,
>Professional Version $139.95
>
>Our Introductory Price is $89.95 with a $10.00 mail in rebate upon
>registration
>
>Trial Versions Available
>
>For more info contact us at:
>
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