Hi Colleen;

It all points to the dumbing down of America.

73 de Anthony w2ajv

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On Jan 20, 2013, at 2:28 PM, COLLEEN ROTH <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi,
> The problem with books which are prepared using text to speech is that Graphics or charts are not described. Sometimes these charts are an integral part of the Material.
> I had this experience when I took an introductory Computer class in 2007.
> Had I realized that I would have this problem I would have hired Readers for the course.
> I was taking the Course on my own because I wanted to learn some things about Computers so I could use one effectively.
> Unfortunately, the teacher didn't lecture at all. She just made sure we knew what we had to prepare for each class. She didn's go over anything with us.
> She was NEVER on time and always talked on her Cell Pfone during class rather than teach the Students.
> I just wasn't used to this.
> When I was in college professors were on time. If they were more than ten minuteslate the class was automatically cancelled.
> Teachers didn't dive us the whole first Class period to get our books.
> Of course I complained.
> Colleen Roth
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Andy Baracco <[log in to unmask]>
> ,to3 [log in to unmask]
> Date: Friday, January 18, 2013 8:24 am
> Subject: Re: Off Topic: Learning ally closing studios
> 
>> 
>> 
>> I recall when they were Recording for the Blind. Their reel to reel tapes 
>> helped get me through college. I think this is a harbinger of a trend, now 
>> that content is becoming available in other formats. I think you will see a 
>> similar decline with NLS and even Bookshare.
>> 
>> Andy
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- 
>> From: Lou Kolb
>> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 4:05 AM
> @> ,to3 [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Off Topic: Learning ally closing studios
>> 
>> Sad news from learning Ally.  They've closed 8 of their studios, including
>> the one in King of Prussia, outside Philly, leaving 10 or 11 still
>> operating.  I know many here use or have used their services so thought
>> you'd be interested. i hate to see us lose resources.
>> Lou Kolb
>> Voice-over Artist:
>> Radio/TV Ads, Video narrations
>> Messages On-hold:
>> www.loukolb.com 
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