[misc.handicap] Information about computers for the Blind

Ann.Parsons@f207.n260.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Parsons) (09/14/90)

Index Number: 10369

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hello Satoshi-San,

>" I am going to teach computer at a college for blind/low-sighted 
>"people in JAPAN from April '91.
>" So I am interested in computer hardwares and softwares for blind 
>"or low-sighted people.
>" But I am too short of informations for computer requirements and 
>"researches. Does anyone have informations about any journals or 
>"books on computer systems for blind or low-sighted people?
>"Thanks in advance.

I will post this here, and then I will post another reply to your bitnet 
address so that you may receive it faster. There is much information 
available. I would start by contacting the following American Organizations. 

The American Foundation for the Blind
15 West 16th Street
New York, New York 10011

computerized Books for the Blind
Mr. George Kerscher, Director
33 Cordin Hall
University of Montana at Missoula
Missoula, Montana 

National Braille Press
88 St. Stephen's Street
Boston, Massachusetts

The American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, Kentucky 40206

Library of Congress
Division for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
1291 Taylor N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20542

These are only a few of the starting places for information. There are many 
places to obtain software to make it possible for a blind person to use a 
computer screen. If you check back here, I am sure that you will find a great 
deal of help in this area. I hope that these addresses will prove helpful to 
you.  If I can be of further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to 
contact me via netmail at: Ann.Parsons@f204.n260.z1.fidonet.org

Ann P.
 

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