Hello on VICUG,

I sent the following to Peter Mikochik and the list, not realising
that I'd unsubscribed before holidays.

>Forwarded message follows:
>
>>Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 09:30:05 +0100
>>To: Peter Mikochik <[log in to unmask]>
>>Cc: [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask],
>> Geoff Cox <[log in to unmask]>
>>From: John Nissen <[log in to unmask]>
>>Subject: Re: computer training for kids and sound forge for adults
>
>>Hi Peter,
>>
>>You might be interested in a very user-friendly program called
>>WordAloud, designed to be simple enough for use by young children, and
>>easy enough to install and set up for techno-phobic parents!  It is a
>>text reader, reading any text in the computer.  However it reads the
>>text directly, rather than through a Windows application as happens with
>>a screen reader or screen magnifier.  This is why it can be made so
>>simple to use, and also so affordable (at $44.95).  It has both speech
>>and magnification.  You can download a free evaluation copy from:
>>        http://www.cloudworld.co.uk
>>
>>BTW, you may find that WordAloud is a gentle introduction to using a
>>computer with or without speech, for both kids and their parents.  You
>>can play, pause, and step backwards and forwards within a page, using
>>just the four cursor keys, which gives the user an immediate sense of
>>control.
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>John
>>
>>In message <[log in to unmask]>, Peter Mikochik
>><[log in to unmask]> writes
>>>hi list
>>>
>>>again this summer i am offering free training for visually
>>>impaired kids who need to learn  to use computers adapted with
>>>speech output.
>>>
>>>space is limited. parents can call me at 631 749-0842 or email me
>>>at [log in to unmask]
>>>
>>>also, if you are an experienced speech computer user and would be
>>>interested in learning digital audio editing using sound forge
>>>please contact me.
>>>
>>>thanks,
>>>
>>>peter mikochik
>>>shelter island, new york
>>>631 749-0842  (7am to 7pm)
>>>[log in to unmask]

--
Access the word, access the world! -- Try our WordAloud software!!

John Nissen, Cloudworld Ltd., Chiswick, London
Tel:   +44 (0) 845 458 3944 (local rate in the UK)
Fax:   +44 (0) 20 8742 8715
Web:   http://www.cloudworld.co.uk


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