I would like to suggest to the folks at PIAT that a longer timeframe be
considdered for borrowers of screenreaders and computer tutorials so that
one could really get a feel for a screenreader or tutorial.
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Listening to Windows (R) 95:
Training Kit for Users Who Are Visually Impaired or Blind
Learn Windows (R) basics plus more advanced Windows techniques with the first interactive CD-ROM-based tutorial for Windows 95.
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The American Printing House for the Blind is pleased to release Listening to Windows 95, the first interactive CD-ROM-based tutorial for Windows. TECSO, Inc. (Technology and Society) of Montreal and APH have developed this kit of innovative training tools specifically for the visually impaired or blind PC user.
Seven Tutorial Units Provided
The Listening to Windows 95 (LTW) training kit includes the first interactive auditory software to teach Windows basics. The kit contains a CD-ROM, tactile and large print guides to screen layouts, and a manual in four accessible media.
The tutorial helps you learn main system and application features by means of keyboard navigation. Seven units presented on the CD-ROM cover Windows 95 basics, including:
a.. Introduction
b.. Desktop Features
c.. Explorer
d.. WordPad
e.. Help
f.. Control Panel
g.. Internet Overview
The lessons provide instruction, hands on practice, and short quizzes. These practice exercises are not simulated, so full access to Windows is available at any time, encouraging you to explore the Windows environment. As you use the tutorial, the program saves your settings on exit so you can easily return later to your stopping place.
Features
The LTW keyboard navigation uses function keys F6 through F12 to avoid conflicts with most common keyboard commands, allowing navigation keys to remain active during other programs. The navigation keys allow you to access lesson content, including previous, next, current, rewind, and fast-forward. Selections are available in four color schemes, including system colors. Navigation menus are both keyboard and mouse accessible.
Unlike other tutorials now available, LTW allows random access to a structured training content. The CD-ROM contains high quality audio, produced by APH's professional narrators, that plays through your computer sound card and speakers. The LTW software operates from the CD-ROM, thus requiring very little hard drive space.
Recommendations to Run
A basic Pentium (R) multimedia computer running Windows 95 or Windows 98 is recommended. An advanced configuration section in the quick start describes how to set up Internet Explorer (R) 4.0 and Windows 98 to work more effectively with the tutorial, using the classic desktop features.
Included with Listening to Windows 95
a.. Software tutorial on CD-ROM (Intel (R) English format).
b.. Manual in large print, braille, cassette, and electronic formats. The manual contains warranty information, a quick start, and a section on common Windows keyboard commands.
c.. Tactile Guide in braille and large print that contains fourteen simplified screen layouts. The braille screen layouts are presented as raised-line drawings.
d.. 3-ring storage binder with CD-ROM and cassette holders.
Recommended ages: 11 years to adult.
Availability
March, 1999
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To Order
Listening to Windows 95: D-64550-00 -- $150.00
Prices subject to change without notice.
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