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Re: Now that IBM will no longer be supporting HomePageReaderwhat else to use or recommend.

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From: Nelson-Brooks, Carolyn
Date: Nov 9, 2006 12:40PM

Ok, now you guys got my attention.

This is my dilemma also. Currently I'm using the demo version of Jaws.
Yes, it really is a pain to have to reboot your computer every 40
minutes... And, the price is indeed too high for individuals purchasing
single versions of the software. These vendors of screen reading
software programs should be ashamed of themselves. They all know that
most individuals using Jaws or Window-Eyes are usually living on
disability benefits which we all know is nothing; so they should be a
little more accommodating. If anyone has any information about
resources for obtaining screen reading software free, through grants, at
reduced prices, etc., please post it here. I'm sure we all would like
to communicate with these companies.



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[mailto: <EMAIL REMOVED> ] On Behalf Of Moore,
Michael
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 11:15 AM
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Subject: Re: [WebAIM] Now that IBM will no longer be supporting Home
PageReaderwhat else to use or recommend.

For small groups who can live with a bit of a loss in productivity the
demo version of JAWS will run for 40 min intervals for a period of one
year, then you have to down load a new copy. The biggest pain is that
you have to reboot after 40 mins if you wish to continue testing.
However if your organization is medium to large in size, purchasing a
full blown version of assistive technology products should be a normal
cost of doing business. After all, compared to the price of Dreamweaver
Studio, Adobe Creative Suite and other assorted hardware and software
that many development groups use, < $1000 US for a full blown screen
reader to add to the testing lab seems like a reasonable business
expense.

Mike

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[mailto: <EMAIL REMOVED> ] On Behalf Of Sandra Clark
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 11:49 AM
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Subject: [WebAIM] Now that IBM will no longer be supporting Home Page
Readerwhat else to use or recommend.

I've been recommending Home Page Reader (and using it myself) as a lower
cost way of testing accessibility features since the latest version came
out. Now that is no longer going to be possible what are other avenues?
Many of the people I train or consult with do not have the budget to be
able to accommodate Jaws or Window-Eyes for testing purposes.

Any suggestions I can look into?

Entry noting that "Homepage Reader is dead"
http://ability.aol.com/ability/index.php?ID=118&;catID=7

Sandra Clark
=============================http://www.shayna.com
Training in Cascading Style Sheets and Accessibility



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