A local acquaintance of mine promised to send me a few links for blind computer users so I could share it with you all, as I know we have a number of blind users on our list. ---Yolanda >Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000 23:20:01 -0600 (CST) >From: "David L. Greenfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: blind technology lists (fwd) > >Hi Yalanda: > >Here is an item about a relatively new list called blindtech which was >sent on another list called vicug-l. Joining both the blindtech list and >the vicug list would, I think, be a good starting point for a blind person >interested in getting more information about blind-related technology and >about other blind technology lists. > >Cheers > >Dave Greenfield > >email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Visually Impaired Pittsburgh Area Computer Enthusiasts! ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >From: Jonathan Mosen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >Have you ever had a technology question but you weren't sure which of > >the many blindness-related e-mail lists would consider it on-topic? Have > >you ever wished there was one forum where any technology-related question > >could be discussed freely? Then wish no longer, and subscribe to > >Blindtech, the Blindness Technology Discussion Egroup. > > > >On Blindtech, any technology used by blind people is on-topic. That means > >any screen reader, any operating system, any piece of software a blind > >person is trying to use, any blindness-specific products, any technology > >where access by blind people may depend on brand selection. Are you > >wanting a speech friendly e-mail client? Want to install Windows > >independently? Do you want to hear experiences with different voice > >organisers? Are you looking for someone to repair your old Perkins? > > > >But the brief of this list is even wider than purely blindness-related > >technology. What is the easiest VCR for a blind person to use? What > >factors need to be taken into account when a blind person is buying a > >cellphone? How easy are different digital tuners to set independently as a > >blind person? What are the pitfalls a blind person must look out for when > >purchasing a printer? > > > >So if you have technology questions or comments, there's no need to worry > >about whether a message is on-topic. If it's related to any technology, > >it's on-topic for blindtech. > > > >We will also refer people to expertise on more topic-specific lists for > >people who might want further assistance. It is hoped that this list, as > >well as serving as a useful forum, will also help to minimise off-topic > >questions on more specific mailing lists. > > > >As people contribute to the group, the messages will be archived on the > >web and will gradually serve as a great resource for people searching for > >knowledge on a wide range of blindness-related issues. > > > >And best of all, we have an interactive chat room where you can actually > >speak with other list members. The chat room is open 24 hours a day, but > >we will also be scheduling and announcing special chat forums on specific > >subjects. Topics to be covered in the near future include high speed > >Internet access, using Internet Explorer 5, and e-mail clients. We'll have > >a panel of experts knowledgeable in each of these subjects, and you can > >ask questions or contribute to the knowledge pool. > > > >The list is an open one, but is regularly checked to ensure the > >environment is pleasant and that exchanges take place in an atmosphere of > >mutual respect. > > > >Join blindtech now by sending a blank e-mail to > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >If you haven't done so already, you may also wish to register at > >http://www.egroups.com so you can be a part of our interactive chat room. > > > >Looking forward to seeing you over on Blindtech. > > > >Jonathan Mosen > >Blindtech List Moderator > > > > > >VICUG-L is the Visually Impaired Computer User Group List. > >To join or leave the list, send a message to > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] In the body of the message, simply type > >"subscribe vicug-l" or "unsubscribe vicug-l" without the quotations. > > VICUG-L is archived on the World Wide Web at > >http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/vicug-l.html > > > > > > To unsubscribe from SURVPC send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe SURVPC in the body of the message. Also, trim this footer from any quoted replies. More info can be found at; http://www.softcon.com/archives/SURVPC.html
