hi,
being a writer myself (or at least trying to be one) I found your questions
interesting, I have run across a few applications that were said to assist
in writing, but so far none of them have worked well with jaws, the one in
the kit you were referred to earlier might work, and I have one here I still
need to try, and will let you know if it works.
for those of you scratching your heads and wondering what were talking about
software was developed that was similar to the early programming flow chart
templates for, as quoted on line:
"Mindmapping is the process of drawing up diagrams that show relations
between various ideas, tasks or information. "
it also is used to develop characters, plot lines, and to layout and keep
the book organized for easy assemble into a manuscript or synopsis.
I myself have found no accessible mindmapping software but I would think
something could be adapted or made up that could handle this aspect of
writing, html is the answer I found for myself since it allows me to branch
and side note at will without crippling the main flow ability of the
document.
and so far I have been able to use HJ pad and/or Jarte for my main page
writing while notepad and/or note tab html editor are my main mapping tools.
if I find a writers assistant that will actually work well I'll definitely
let you know about it for your son!
take care,
inthane
. Author: The Scilore Dimension,
book 1; "Dragons Pyire"
a fan fiction Palladium(C) based RPG
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ruchi Patil
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 8:39 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] resources for your child-Re: Most commonly
usedprograms
Thanks John for your very valuable inputs. We are using a lot of Assistive
technology, almost all that is available for the blind. We use products from
aph and Marvelsoft and hentermath. We use devices from humanware, Plextalk.
We also use daisy books from bookshare and audible books from audible on
these devices. He plays a lot of interactive fiction and jim kitchens and
VIP game zone games.
Also, will check the jaws interface for software that are compatible with
jaws. But I also notice that scripts get written to make more and more
products available to the blind- are there any ready reckoner guides for the
same.
I live in India, and Assistive technology experts are not too many here.
There are a few but with not all the tools. In fact, since my son is not
using Braille yet, the challenge becomes a little bigger. Most other kids
here use Braille instructional materials.
I had been looking for word prediction software for him, but found none. In
fact, the local language support here is too weak. I also tried to look for
creative writing tools and mind mapping tools but nothing is available.
Would you know of any resources.
I will be only too overjoyed to find some online training resources. Since I
am from the engineering background, I will be able to take it up myself and
be in a better position to serve my son. If you could guide me onto that, it
would be great.
Once again, thanks for taking time off to reply in such detail.
Sent from my iPhone
On 07-Aug-2012, at 8:39 PM, "John R. Vaughn" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Ruchi ,
> The jaws help system lists programs that work with Jaws as well as tips on
using the program. Go into the jaws interface (insert key plus letter j).
The press alt key plus h for help and explore the various training materials
in this menu.
> In addition, I would talk to your child's vision teacher and see if that
person has assistive technology resources that you can meet with as needed.
Also, your state may have a state department that deals with instructional
materials for children with a disability.
> And finally, there are qualified blind teachers/trainers out there that
offer on line training that you can talk to the vision teacher/special
education director about and try and get the school system to fund such
training. No doubt sighted kids are being trained how to use various
programs, and if the school does not have the resource to teach your child,
then ask why the school cannot provide your child with the needed resources.
The law requires the school system to provide your child with the needed
resources.
> John
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruchi Patil"
<[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 9:26 AM
> Subject: [JAWS-Users] Most commonly used programs
>
>
>> Hi, what are the programs, most commonly used by the blind, that are
completely accessible with jaws? My 9 year old son uses ms word and
PowerPoint at school along with the other programs made specifically for the
blind. But they have computer training at school till grade 8, and I am not
sure how many of those he may be able to use? Next semester they have
publisher, then coreldraw. If there are other accessible programs, I could
work out with the school to train him for those instead- anything in music
editing for example. Please throw light on this.
>> Regards,
>> Ruchi
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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