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 [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
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.
Assistant Director-Information Systems, Computing & Communications
Director, DO-IT
University of Washington, Box 354842
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 543-0622 FAX (206) 685-4054
http://staff.washington.edu/sherylb
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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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