Yes Clare they can give me a call on 01482 464029.
Steve.
> As I understand it, the screen reader will not load at the same time as the CD
> ROMs via Ultranet, although either will work separately. I have just been told
> that there is also a problem with ZoomText which will not work with the CD-ROMs
> either.
>
> I will try to get more information as to exactly what happens (or doesn't
> happen), as I am relying on second hand information from students and library
> staff. May I ask the library systems assistant to contact you direct, as I
> am sure he can explain more clearly, using the appropriate tecnical
> terminology.
>
> Clare Davies
>
> >What kind of problem do you experience with your present screen
> >reader?
>
> >> At Nene College we have had problems providing access for blind students to
> >> Netscape and library CD ROMS via Ultranet. The problem seems to be related to
> >> using WindowBridge. It works with ZoomText Xtra, but we need to be able to
> >> offer access via both screen enlargement and speech - preferably on the same
> >> networked computer (there is currently a shortage of network points, and very
> >> few blind students who need to use this facility)
> >>
> >> This has been a long-standing problem, for which we have sought specialist
> >> advice, but without success. Would changing from WindowBridge to another
> >> speech programme, such as Jaws, be likely to resolve this difficulty?
> >>
> >> I am not very technically minded, but can provide more information about the
> >> hardware and software in use if this would help.
> >>
> >> Many thanks,
> >> Clare
> >>
> >> Clare Davies
> >> Student Services
> >> Nene University College Northampton
> >>
> >>
> >Steve Metcalfe
> >Division of Assistive Resources and Technology
> >University of Lincolnshire & Humberside, UK
> >Tel: +44 (0)1482 440550 ext. 4029
> >Fax: +44 (0)1482 441411
> >EMail [log in to unmask]
>
Steve Metcalfe
Division of Assistive Resources and Technology
University of Lincolnshire & Humberside, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1482 440550 ext. 4029
Fax: +44 (0)1482 441411
EMail [log in to unmask]
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