We have also noticed a strong move toward computer disk. That is the fastest
growing part of our alternative print production.

Terri Hedgpeth
Disability Support Specialist Sr.
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-3202
Ph: (480) 965-1232
Fax: (480) 965-0441


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                From:   Sheryl Burgstahler
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                Sent:   Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:25 PM
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                Subject:        Re: Audiocassettes versus diskettes

                We have more requests for diskettes than tapes. And, many
people simple want a URL.
                Sheryl


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                Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph.D.
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                Seattle, WA 98195
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                On Tue, 20 Nov 2001, NCDE wrote:
                        > Hi folks,
                        >
                        > In our office we've noticed that we often seem to
have a lot of left over
                        > audiocassettes among our alternative formats. We
seem to use more computer
                        > diskettes instead. A fellow staff member asked me
to query the list to see
                        > if other organizations tend to receive more
requests for computer diskettes
                        > also, and if this is a trend we should think about
when doing our
                        > alternative formats. Since a large number of
people do not have access to a
                        > computer or do not prefer diskettes, we will
always offer our materials in a
                        > variety of formats, including audiocassettes. We'd
just like to know if
                        > others have noticed a trend toward diskettes.
                        >
                        R> Thanks!
                        > Tracy Scharn
                        > Project Assistant
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