[gui-talk] JAWS: Job Access with speech

Sat May 7 01:24:33 UTC 2011

Steve Jacobson-

Steve Jacobson-

1. I use it a computer now, but I'm not the most product person. If I can
hear what I'm doing then I do better. My reading is not the best but
compaction is another story.  I can't always find what I'm looking for and
it's hard for me to perform tasks. I want jaws because I can't get a perfect
zoom with any zoom programs (ie. zoom text,magic ect..) System access slows
down the computer so much that working is very hard. Also, it only works
with Microsoft programs. The school is starting to get all open source ware
to save money and things are not reading. JAWS is the only program that
reads 98% of the stuff and is readable. Does not get eaten by AV programs.
so on..
2. I'm can see just enough to read large print. I'm on that line. My retired
TCVI said that "I know technology well eaough where, see can see me using
the computer vs. braille unless I can't get someone to work" That is very
true for me. Also the computer I use school and home have a range from
windows xp pro- vista basic (I've had this desktop for 3-4 years)
3. I don't have a case open with state angnce, but I live MI and I'm a
client of MCB
4. I've SAM Mobile which is free (K-12 school doesn't pay a dime.) I'm in
11th grade right now but I'm finishing up my joiner year.
5. I've try ed windows eyes (confide) NVDA to basic, Zoom text to much zoom.
Right now with the sight I have I can make things bigger in windows.
Therefor I need a good reader. No one knows not even my eye DR. If I will
lose vision or keep it for the rest of my life. If it keeps going at this
rate.... (you get where I'm going with this)
My spelling and gramme is bad when it's not beaning read back to me
6. This is the issues the ISD and School District are all seeing money sings
and my new TCVI doesn't know that my other TCVI gave me that before when I
was in 8th grade and my sight was a lot better. (lager print size: 14 Now
20) Zoom for pages copy's was 108% now It's 128% (that's 20% increase in 3
years.) The polices of MCB you have to be in collage programs.
7. I'm not going to collage (4 year) but I'm thinking of going to work
program to get on the job rating  and receive 2-4 year certificate
(business, computer, scrotal) I want to do something where I'm NOT sitting
in class 24/7 but having some hands on with it.
Thanks,
Nadia
On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 10:16 PM, Steve Jacobson <steve.jacobson at visi.com>wrote:

> Nadia,
>
> We really need to know more about you before we can answer your questions
> very well.  Of course, we don't need
> personal information because you don't know us and we don't know you, but
> such things as whether you use a
> computer now, how you use it if you do, whether you read braille, if you
> are considering going to college, whether you
> have a case open with your state agency, and it might be helpful to know
> which state you live in.  You wouldn't need
> to give your town.  There are a number of screen readers out there besides
> JFW, but JFW is the one that is the most
> well-known.  I use Window-Eyes, for example, which is also good and a
> little cheaper.  There is a free screen reader
> and some get by with that for basic e-mail and internet browsing, and other
> tasks.  Most people need more power,
> though.  Window-Eyes and System Access both have monthly payment plans.  As
> you can see, there are choices and
> some of your options and needs depend upon your situation.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Steve Jacobson
>
> On Thu, 5 May 2011 19:50:15 -0400, Nadia Cioffi wrote:
>
> >Jorge Paez:
> >Does the MCB pay for it if your not in college and you are still in high
> >school?
>
>
> >On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 7:03 PM, Jorge Paez
> ><computertechjorgepaez at gmail.com>wrote:
>
> >> HI Nadia:
> >> You can apply for the NFB technology lone with about 5 to 10% interest.
> >>
> >> Also the Commission for the blind/state services may be willing to pay
> for
> >> it.
> >>
> >> My suggestion is pay for standard unless you're going to use Windows
> >> pro/business/ultimate.
> >>
> >>
> >> On May 5, 2011, at 6:59 PM, Nadia Cioffi wrote:
> >>
> >> > Topic 1: JAWS (Job Access with speech)
> >> > Topic 2: Screen reader vs. a text readers
> >> >
> >> > Q. Those who use JAWS, do you think it would be benefit for me to get
> it?
> >> > What are it's capability in teams of reliability with (windows XP and
> >> up)?
> >> > Q. What version should I look into pro or standard?
> >> > Q. Know of any place that would give me a grant or perches the
> software,
> >> if
> >> > I applied? (I would like own a copy of this program?
> >> > Q. If so, what are the places and repayments for applying?
> >> > Q. Pros and Cons with programs with any product you use?
> >> >
> >> > Q. What is the defends between a "Text reader" and "screen reader" or
> are
> >> > they the same thing with diffident names?
> >> >
> >> > Please give me as much detail as you can, that would be great.
> >> > Thanks Bookshare team and GUI-talk members,
> >> > Nadia
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