Blind News Digest # 1198
Bill McGarry
Issue # 1198
Wednesday, January 17, 1996
Today's Topics:
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technology re:synthesizers
Listing of all specialist software for blind people
Listing of all software for blind people
Re: dvs programming
Software for the Visually Impaired
Software for the Visually Impaired
Questions about blind services
pc's for the blind
Conference for Transcribers/Educators of the VI registration needed
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Subject: technology re:synthesizers
From: wa9...@usa.pipeline.com (andrew mason jr)
Organization: Pipeline USA
where can i find info abt screen reading devices?
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andrew mason jr
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Subject: Listing of all specialist software for blind people
From: ckn...@cln.etc.bc.ca (Cheryl Knipe)
Hi,
Lists for software can be obtained through SET B.C. at 604-261-9450, Dave
Manzer.
Cheryl Knipe
Vision Resource Teacher
Cranbrook School District
Phone: 604-489-1837
Fax: 604-426-0620
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Subject: Listing of all software for blind people
From: ce...@cee.hw.ac.uk (Bard Arve Evjen)
Organization: Heriot-Watt University, Scotland
Hi!
We are starting up a company that is developing specialized
software for other companies and organisations.
We also might develop a program for blind people, but
we need to make sure that this sort of software does not
exist.
Any pointers to software for blind people would be
much appreciated.
Cheers, :-)
Bard Arve
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| Bard Arve Evjen | E-Mail: ce...@cee.hw.ac.uk | Q ,o . Q ,o
| MSc in Human Computer Interaction | _/\/ _______|_______ _/|\/
| Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland | /_ |/ \| |/ \| _|_
| http://www.cee.hw.ac.uk/~ceebe | / / | | | | / /
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Subject: Re: dvs programming
From: pa...@tram.com (Patt Bromberger)
Organization: Tramway Unix Systems
In article <38...@handicap.news>, <sha...@bga.com> wrote:
>Index Number: 38975
>
>In <38...@handicap.news>, mm...@ix.netcom.com (Mary Fowler ) writes:
>>??????????????????? What's 'DVS' ? Mary
>DVS stands for Descriptive Video Services.
>They describe the action in movies and on some PBS shows.
>They really do a great job. They manage to do it without
>talking over the dialog. They describe action and even
>facial expressions.
>Jim Shaffer
You can also get DVS from the National Library Service; they have them
at the Andrew Heiskell Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicappedin New York; I'm sure they're available elsewhere.
WGBH is also online and has its own web site -- if you want their
catalog of DVS programs on television and the videos they have
available.
>Date: 2 Nov 1995 14:44:00 -0500
>From: "John Krienke" <john_k...@wgbh.org>
>Subject: Re: dvs programming
>Yes, Out of Sight was described, and if it airs again on PBS the descriptions
>should be there. It is not available on Home Video, which is a separate
>rights acquisition issue for us.
>As for your question about a Home Video Catalog, you can send me your name and
>address to get a Large Print version, or you can call our toll free number for
>the audio version of our guide. The number is 1-800-333-1203.
>
>Thanks for your interest.
>John.
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Patt Bromberger, President, S.O.F.E.D. U.P. - pa...@its.brooklyn.cuny.edu
Student Organization for Every Disability United in Progress @
Brooklyn College, 1303 James Hall, 2900 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11235
718-252-9230 - pa...@squid.tram.com
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Subject: Software for the Visually Impaired
From: elie...@ben.dev.upenn.edu (Ellen Liebman)
Organization: University of Pennsylvania
Does anyone know of any Macintosh software (other than CloseView and
inLARGE) that aids the visually impaired? CloseView seems rather jumpy
and inLARGE seems to have trouble on redraw, but we need something that
will invert colors and magnify the screen. Any ideas? Please send
replies to elie...@ben.dev.upenn.edu
Thanks!
-ellen
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Subject: Software for the Visually Impaired
From: elie...@ben.dev.upenn.edu (Ellen Liebman)
Organization: University of Pennsylvania
Does anyone know of mac software that both magnifies the screen and
inverts the colors? we have closeview, but it seems rather jumpy and the
commercail version inLARGE has trouble on redraw...any ideas? please
send replies to elie...@ben.dev.upenn.edu
thanks!
-ellen
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Subject: Questions about blind services
From: ft...@mail.bcpl.lib.md.us (Joseph and Figen Tek-Puentes)
Hello, I'm not sure where I found your address, but I have a question. I
know someone who is blind and would like to suggest that the Internet
would be a good place for them to globe trot, but I don't know what
equipment there is out there for a blind person as related to computers.
To get a a very low end Macintosh 512K or Mac + computer set up for a
blind person---would this amount to a large investment in other
equippment? Maybe you can just point me in the right direction to get
this information. Thanks for any help you offer. Joseph Puentes in Maryland.
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Subject: pc's for the blind
From: wa9...@usa.pipeline.com (andrew mason jr)
Organization: Pipeline USA
looking for latest info re: equipment for ibm computers for the blind..
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andrew mason jr
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Subject: Conference for Transcribers/Educators of the VI registration needed
From: CPee...@aol.com
Cheryl Knipe,
I lost your entry. If you would like a registration packet for the CTEVH
conference in San Diego in March, please call Lois Mulcahey at (619)
225-3602. She said that registration packets are going out this week!
See you there,
Carol :)
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