[wplug] Blind Linux

[Jennifer Landefeld]

Also, consider Macintosh (if you like I'll see if I can get in touch 
with groups
that might have older but recent enough hardware to donate to the 
cause).

Apple has built a good bit of adaptive technology right into the OS. 
Speech
options are built in. Universal Access settings include text size 
(zoom) and
color options, speech, keyboard and mouse settings as well as 
accommodating
some assistive devices.

Speech recognition is also included but I don't know how robust this 
feature is
as I don't make use of it currently.

-Jenn


On Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at 01:38  PM, John Strange wrote:

> Honestly,
>
> I don't think linux would be the way to go for someone who is blind,
> unless you are really ready to take the time to piece together
> something, you might be better off picking up a commmercial package 
> that
> just works and doesn't frustrate your user.
>
> That's just pure IMHO though.  At 13 I don't think she's interested in
> linux rather than just trying to fit in with everyone.  I could be
> totally wrong but if she is trying to do that I personally would set 
> her
> up a windows box that you can just install the apps and make work with 
> a
> commerical screen reader.  If you lack the funds I'm sure there are
> local stores that are more than willing to help you pick up the parts
> nad stuff you need.  I even have some stuff at home extra memory and
> drives if you need it.
>
> - John
>
> On Wed, 2003-04-23 at 01:23, Ben Beige wrote:
>> Hello Folks,
>> 	I'm looking to set up a system for my younger sister (almost 13) who
>> happens to be blind. I want to use Linux, since it will be much 
>> easier for
>> her than windows in the long run.  I've hear of the BLinux project and
>> tried to look into it, it seems to rely on emacspeaks (emacs w/ voice
>> synth) but I'm not entirely sure on where to begin, for the most part 
>> she's
>> want to IM (bonim is a console based AIM client I believe) email, and 
>> do
>> home work(well likely use emacs if emacspeaks is her voice program), 
>> and
>> surf the web (lynx/links). I just don't really know where to start w/
>> setting this all up, what distro is the most user friendly for this 
>> and was
>> wondering if anyone had input/experience w/ this.
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Ben
>>
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