Mark,

I called jaws about my 3.2 and they said I am not regestered.  I need to
show proof that I got the upgrade contract.  Can you believe this!  Of
course, Ted is in Dallas.

-MAt 02:36 PM 7/7/98 -0400, you wrote:
>We have been told that JFW will be available in five locations.  Past
>minutes and other information is at
>http://www.clpgh.org/clp/LBPH/access.html
>
>         CLP/EIN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
>
>                MINUTES -- JUNE 29, 1998 MEETING
>
>   The CLP/EIN Assistive Technology Advisory Committee met on June
>29, 1998 at the Library Center, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
>Members present were:  Tony Evancic, Margaret Schmidt, Mark Senk,
>Jim Vaglia, and Connie Woods.  Dave Vitula was an observer.
>Electronic Information Network staff present were:  Elbie Yaworsky
>and Bob Vey.  Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh staff present were:
>Tracey Morsek and Sue Murdock.
>
>   The meeting began with Elbie Yaworsky's status report on the
>EIN.  Elbie described their concept of a "glass image" of software
>for all patron and staff work stations.  The full complement of
>software is loaded on all machines, even though all loaded software
>may not be accessible for the machine's current use.  This
>procedure allows the EIN to "reload" software easily if problems
>occur, whether the software needs replacement or the hardware needs
>to be switched and the malfunctioning hardware repaired.  As the
>EIN upgrades sites to Windows for NT 4.0, it is using the "glass
>image" software concept.
>
>   Elbie discussed EIN efforts to upgrade their network.  He
>described the network improvement as a "heartbeat replacement" of
>tenfold.  Other improvements include the upgrade of all desktops to
>the EIN's standard and the installation of anti-virus software on
>all machines.  Elbie indicated that there are approximately 1,200
>EIN work stations in Allegheny County;  about half of them are
>staff work stations in the member libraries, and the other half are
>public use work stations.
>
>   In the area of assistive technology, Elbie described current EIN
>grant applications to fund the next phase of assistive technology
>implementation.  The EIN has applied for assistive technology
>funding both through the Library Services and Technology Act and
>Commonwealth Libraries' Penn/Connect project.  The approximate cost
>for the next phase of EIN assistive technology is approximately
>$140,000.
>
>   We discussed JAWS and MAGic training issues.  So far, neither
>EIN staff nor library staff where assistive technology is located
>have been trained to use the software.  This makes assisting public
>users very difficult.  In addition, the use of this software
>requires some general computer skills on the part of the user.  We
>did not determine the best way to proceed on this issue, and we are
>continuing to pursue an answer.
>
>   Prior to the meeting, a new version of JAWS (Jaws for Windows
>NT, version 3.2) was announced by Henter-Joyce.  From the
>descriptive materials, it seems that this new version will make
>JAWS easier to use for the public.  An updated version of MAGic is
>also available.  Elbie indicated that, unless there was Committee
>objection, the EIN would obtain the JAWS and MAGic upgrades and
>install them on the beta test computers which are currently running
>JAWS and MAGic.  The Committee agreed, and Elbie indicated that he
>would do this, assuming software availability, by mid-July.
>
>   The Committee discussed browsers.  Right now the three JAWS
>installations are using Internet Explorer.  Some users feel that
>Internet Explorer presents problems when used with JAWS.  Elbie
>indicated that, unless there is a conflict, the EIN will install
>Netscape along with Internet Explorer on those machines.
>
>   The Committee discussed the possibility of locating stand-alone
>dialup machines running Windows 95 for patron access with speech
>output.  They believed this is the best way to allow access via
>lynx, the text-based browser.  Elbie indicated that, for network
>security reasons, all EIN equipment dialup access for any use--
>public or staff--is now through Windows NT only.
>
>   We discussed Lynx-32, the current version of lynx.  Committee
>members expressed interest in this, because it would give assistive
>technology users access via a text-based browser.  Elbie saw Lynx-
>32 as a feasible way of adding this mode of access, and agreed to
>make it available, barring software conflicts, as an additional
>browser for people who wish to use a text-based browser.  Thus
>Library assistive technology users will be able to use Lynx-32 with
>JAWS as the screen reader.
>
>   Mark Senk expressed interest in Real Audio and its availability
>for public use.  Elbie indicated that the EIN will work to make
>Real Audio, version 5, available on public work stations which have
>20-inch monitors.  Mark also asked about the functionality of the
>printers, and the need for people with low vision to be able to
>enlarge the print size for printing.  He said that at a previous
>meeting Elbie mentioned that the EIN is replacing any remaining dot
>matrix printers with laser printers, which will allow that
>function.  Elbie confirmed that the EIN is replacing dot matrix
>printers.  However, it is not clear that the ability to enlarge the
>font size to print a document by changing the settings in the
>preference boxes will continue to be available on EIN public work
>stations.
>
>   Mark Senk expressed concern that all staff at libraries housing
>assistive technology are not aware of the assistive technology's
>location and general use. When he attempted to use JAWS at one
>location, it was not working.  He said that staff did not know
>where assistive technology is located in the library.  We again
>discussed staff shortages and training issues.  We agreed that we
>will remind libraries where assistive technology is deployed to
>review equipment locations and uses with public service staff.
>Mark also mentioned that the EIN had been sending out regular
>assistive technology updates, and then discontinued that practice.
>
>   In summation, Elbie indicated that the EIN will be looking to a
>new "glass image" for assistive technology desktops.  The image
>will include the new version of Jaws for Windows NT, the new
>version of MAGic, and three browsers--Internet Explorer, Netscape,
>and Lynx-32.  Real Audio, with headphones, will be available on all
>desktops with large monitors.  The EIN will work to improve
>communications, and will send out updates when there is news about
>funding and implementation of assistive technology, or when
>assistive technology is down.
>
>   The Committee did not set a date for the next meeting.  We will
>schedule it based on developments (funding, installation of
>upgraded software and new software).
>
>Submitted by:
>
>Sue Murdock
>Agency Head
>Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
>Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
>
>