[Athen] Kurzweil 3000 vs. Read&Write

[Leyna Bencomo]

Alice,

I do much prefer R&W over Kurzweil because I think the learning curve is shorter and you don't need to use special file types so students don't have to get out of the habit of using their basic programs like Microsoft Word.  I do think Kurzweil makes a very competitive product, however. 

I've never had the occasion to use it with JAWS.  Just out of curiosity, why would you?  

Leyna Bencomo
Assistive Technology Specialist
Information Technology
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, EPC 215
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 255-4202 / lbencomo at uccs.edu
http://www.uccs.edu/~it/




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Subject: Re: [Athen] Kurzweil 3000 vs. Read&Write

We have adopted Kurzweil 3000 as it works with JAWS.  Read and Write does not and from my understanding there are no plans to make it totally accessible to those who are blind.  I have used Read and Write in previous settings and it is a great product, however my perspective has shifted towards the use of products that are accessible to all.

Alice D. Wershing, M.Ed., A.T.P.
Disability Services, Technology Specialist Pellissippi State Technical Community College
865-694-6751
865-539-7218 (fax)
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Subject: [Athen] Kurzweil 3000 vs. Read&Write

Hello everyone,

Our program is considering a transition from Kurzweil 3000 to Read&Write.  While I understand there are many advantages and disadvantages, I was wondering if you can give me a comparison if you have experience with both programs.

Thank you,

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Marc T. Trinh, M.S., Coordinator
Information & Computer Access Program<http://www.fullerton.edu/dss/icap>
Office of Disability Support Services
California State University, Fullerton<http://www.fullerton.edu/>
Telephone: 657.278.3043 | Fax: 657.278.2408