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Re: Jaws and Window Eyes info needed

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From: Nancy Johnson
Date: Nov 13, 2009 7:35AM

Sounds like some very interesting questions. I'll look forward to this thread.

I am a web developer on Fed Gov't sites and found that Freedom
Scientific has a fully functional demo version of JAWs. which I have
downloaded. It has a time limitation and you have to reboot if you
use it beyond the time limitation. Sometimes annoying.

Nancy Johnson

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 9:18 AM, Randi < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> I will be doing accessibility testing for http://beyondmetrix.com/,
> and since currently I use an Apple, we are looking to expand my work
> station to include a Windows machine with Jaws and Window Eyes. As you
> know, these programs are quite expensive. Does anyone have any
> pointers for getting our hands on these programs? A vocational program
> is out, because there is a freeze on services in my state, and there
> are no grants.
>
> Also, beyond the financial aspect, I am curious to hear from other
> blind or visually impaired folks who use multiple screen readers on
> one machine. Is it possible to switch between Jaws and Window Eyes
> with no sighted assistance?
>
> Any tips and experiences on this issue would be greatly appreciated!
>
> I am so excited to have this opportunity, and don't want them to have
> to break the bank to get these Windows readers ;)
>
> Much appreciated,
>
> -Randi
>
> I'm not disabled, my eyes are.
> http://raynaadi.blogspot.com/
>
>