Peter,

I am surprised no one else has already responded ... at any rate, Windows
2000 does have a screen reader.  However, it is not designed to give full
access and does not provide very complete function.  It is very minimal.

Nonetheless, it is useful, especially on a system where no screen reader is
installed.  You can operate Windows Explorer, the control panel, menus,
and, in a manner of speaking, IE and Notepad.  It is a great recovery tool
or system prep/configuration tool.

Matt King
Accessibility End User Advocate
IBM Business Transformation/CIO
Phone: (719) 520-3006, Tie line: 8-656-3006
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Peter Seymour <[log in to unmask]>@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU> on 11/13/2000
08:05:02 PM

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Subject:  Usefulness of Micro soft speech



Recently, somebody claimed that the speech that comes with Windows is easy
to learn and useful for the visually impaired.

She said I could use any computer with Windows by clicking on an access
tool. Because I've heard nothing of that on this list, I suspect that she
exaggerating. Can anybody confirm here? Does Windows 2000 have speech
access that is usable for a person who can't read the screen?

Thanks
Peter Seymour


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