Thanks John (Moore), for a good list of pros and cons.

A third advantage for talking browsers is that they are easier for the
staff to demonstrate to customers, and so the staff may not require
special/expensive training.  This is a key consideration for libraries,
is it not?   What proportion of customers with dyslexia or a visual
impairment will be familiar with screen readers?

Cheers,

John
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>Two advantages for talking browsers 1) They are less expensive; 2) They are
>easier to learn to use.
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>Some of the advantages of screen reading software 1) Screen readers provide
>access to many software applications..not just the Internet. 2) They
>identify various Windows events (menus, text boxes etc.) for easier Windows
>navigation. 3) Many persons who need to use screen readers already know how
>to use them. 4) Screen readers may allow for access to databases and other
>non-web-based library resources.
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>John Moore, MLIS
>Information Resources Coordinator
>Texas Technology Access Project
>Texas Center for Disability Studies
>The University of Texas, at Austin
>SZB 252e D5100
>Austin, TX 78712
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>(800) 828-7839
>local (512) 471-7621
>fax (512) 471-7549

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