[Athen] Request for AT list

[Dina Rosenbaum]

AFB has a great powerpoint on AT that I have used in the past, but it 
does include everything including low vision devices, and low tech. You 
can go to AFB.org, search for assistive technology

Heidi Scher wrote:

> Thanks, John!

>

> I should have said that I'm looking for a general AT resource list for 

> individuals to know what alternatives exist rather than just one of 

> each type of item.  For example, screen magnification programs include 

> ZoomText, Magic, Supernova, Lunar, Big Shot. Screenreaders include: 

> HAL, JAWS, and Window Eyes.  Just figured there's someone who's 

> already come up with a list and hoping they would share.  It's for a 

> presentation to a group of parents of students in K-12 and what type 

> of AT might be used in college (or on their way to college).

>

> Thanks to all!

>

> Heidi

>

> On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 12:25 PM, John Elmer <JElmer at vcccd.edu 

> <mailto:JElmer at vcccd.edu>> wrote:

>

>

>     You're going to need speech output and also enlargement.

>

>     We have:  

>

>     A large screen monitor

>     A CCTV system

>     JAWS

>     Kurzweil 1000

>     Open Book

>     ZoomText

>

>     Some schools use SuperNova as well, or instead of some of these

>     programs.  Good program, also.

>

>     If you are needing to get started for one particular individual,

>     check to see what that person has skills in using, since each of

>     these has a learning curve (some more steep than others.)

>

>     John F. Elmer

>     Alternate Media Specialist

>     Ventura College

>     Educational Assistance Center (DSP&S)

>     4667 Telegraph Road

>     Ventura, CA  93003

>     805.654.6400, x1278

>

>

>     *"Heidi Scher" <hascherdss at gmail.com <mailto:hascherdss at gmail.com>>*

>     Sent by: athen-bounces at athenpro.org

>     <mailto:athen-bounces at athenpro.org>

>

>     06/20/2008 09:00 AM

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>     Please respond to

>     Access Technologists in Higher Education Network

>     <athen at athenpro.org <mailto:athen at athenpro.org>>

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>     Hello all and happy Friday!

>

>     Does anyone have a basic AT list regarding AT for individuals who

>     are blind or have low vision.  I'm needing a list and didn't want

>     to recreate the wheel - so to speak - if someone already has such

>     a list.

>

>     Mucho thanks!

>

>     Heidi

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>     Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC

>     Interim Assistant Director

>     Center for Educational Access

>     University of Arkansas

>     ARKU 104

>     Fayetteville, AR 72701

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Dina Rosenbaum
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