This was something interesting that was forwarded to the Victor Reader Stream llist, which I believe will benefit the BrailleNote as well since their is a DAISY player built-in the Book Reader.
Kevin -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gwen loves to read Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 1:53 PM To: Victor Stream User List Subject: [VRStream] info onn microsoft and daisy project hi, i am sending this article that i received from my brother. if i find any more information on it, i will post. Message ARTICLE DATE: 05.07.08 By Brian Heater Microsoft today joined with Sonata Software Ltd. and the Digital Accessible Information System (DAISY) Consortium to launch an initiative to make Word documents more accessible to blind and print-disabled users. Created via an open-source project, the new "Save as DAISY XML" add-on for Word 2003, XP, and 2007 makes it possible to save docs as Daisy Standard, the globally accepted method used to publish content for print-disabled users. They can download the add-on at the Open XML Community site. Daisy Pipeline was also released today. The suite helps users convert Daisy XML files into DAISY Digital Talking Book (DTB), making content even more accessible to users with print disabilities. "This new 'Save as DAISY XML' functionality for Microsoft Word has the potential to break down barriers for millions of visually impaired individuals around the world and enhance the experience for virtually anyone who loves to read," said Chris Capossela, Microsoft's senior vice president of the Information Worker Product Management Group of the initiative. "We are proud of our collaboration with the DAISY Consortium and Sonata Software to deliver valuable benefits for people with a visual impairment. This tool will make it easier for anyone--from a child writing to his or her grandparent, to a government agency providing vital information to its citizens--to create accessible content." That the project was created using open-source programming should only serve to help expand the accessibilities of the technologies. Gwen Givens and guide dog Mia SEGDI dog extraordinaire skype id gwen.givens "A dog has many friends because he wags his tail and not his tongue." --- Anonymous --- -- The Victor Reader Stream list is owned by Jamie Pauls (www.accesswatch.info). To find a list of frequently asked questions concerning the Stream, please visit http://www.humanware.com/products/dtb_players/compact_models/_details/id_81/ victorreader_stream.html The list archive can be found at http://www.freelists.org/archives/vrstream Below is a list of direct links that may be of help when using your Stream: Stream Product Page Direct Link http://www.humanware.ca/stream.html Stream Tutorial Direct Link http://www.humanware.ca/web/en/media/stream_audio_tutorial.zip Stream Companion Direct Link http://www.humanware.ca/web/download/StreamCompanion-1_0_11.zip Stream Companion User Guide Direct Link http://www.humanware.ca/web/en/Documentation/stream/stream_companion_user_gu ideV1.0.doc NLS DTB Pilot Application Form https://www.nlstalkingbooks.org/dtb/DownloadPilot.html Register For Stream News Wire http://www.humanware.com/en-canada/products/dtb_players/stream_news_form To unsubscribe from this list, e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject field. Information on this list can be found at http://www.freelists.org/list/vrstream If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this list, please do not send these messages to the list. Send all comments to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and I will get back to you. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1427 - Release Date: 5/11/2008 1:08 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1427 - Release Date: 5/11/2008 1:08 PM ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
