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From: C.Colwell
Date: Feb 1, 2005 4:24AM

Hi,
Does anyone know of a talking (self-voicing) browser that is not
dependent on Internet Explorer? A colleague is looking for a tool that
could be used on a design course to easily enable students to experience
what it is like browsing the web while using a screenreader. The course
used to use WeMedia, and found this very good, but it is no longer
supported.

We have considered Webbie and Home Page Reader, but both of these
integrate with IE, and we cannot expect our students to have this
browser.

Any suggestions would be gratefully received!

Regards,
Chetz

Dr Chetz Colwell
Accessibility in Educational Media group
Institute of Educational Technology
The Open University