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color=#0000ff size=2>Hi, NJ. I agree with Dann. I'm also currently
working with a student for whom even LCD screens and/or screens with glare
shields cause seizures; she also can't watch TV, go to movies, etc., and even
the flickering light when the bus she rides passes by a group of trees
will sometimes trigger seizures for her. JAWS is the solution we are
pursuing for her after brainstorming everything else we could come up
with. Of course, each person with a seizure disability is somewhat
different, but the student I'm working with indicated that she's ok in a room
with computers so long as she does not have to attempt to focus on the screen
but can divert her gaze elsewhere and still work. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=578235022-10102007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Hope this helps,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=578235022-10102007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Teresa</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>+++++++++++++++++++++++</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Teresa Haven</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Access Technology
Specialist</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>KOKUA Program</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>University of Hawai'i Manoa</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> athen-bounces@athenpro.org
[mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>normajean.brand<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, October 10, 2007 12:35
PM<BR><B>To:</B> athen@athenpro.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Athen] epilepsy and
computer screens<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN class=171452419-10102007>Hello
again,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN class=171452419-10102007>I have a DSSO
asking for help and I am now turning to you all:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2><SPAN class=171452419-10102007>Could you
check to see what accommodations can be given for someone with epilepsy, who
can get seizures by using a normal computer even with a screen filter.
Perhaps someone from Crystal Vision or Kurzweil or even one of your
listserves will have some suggestions or know of equipment.
Thanks.</SPAN></FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE>
<DIV><SPAN class=171452419-10102007><FONT face=Verdana size=2>My research
included: The American Epilepsy Foundation, Epilepsy Ontario, W3C, Section
508.gov, Scientific American, Science Daily, National Society for Epilepsy (UK),
Epilepsy Action (UK), Usability.gov, Job Accommodation Network, and WebAIM.org .
>From what I gathered from these sites is that a high-quality LCD, flat panel
monitor and coupling that with a glare screen should not induce seizures. When I
suggested this solution the student was pretty adamant that this would not work
for her. This student is not visually-impaired and suggesting JAWS with the
monitor turned off seems to be a bit more than it should although this student
is certainly welcome to learn the program. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=171452419-10102007><FONT face=Verdana size=2>I wonder also
about taking classes in rooms where more and more computers are being deployed
and not just for CompSci classes; and how this seizure disorder will affect her.
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<DIV><SPAN class=171452419-10102007><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Any suggestions?
Thank you again for all your help.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=171452419-10102007><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>NJ</FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=style3><BR></SPAN></DIV></DIV>
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