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To: NFB R&D Committee
From: Curtis Chong
USIDS002 AT IBMMAIL
Internet: USIDS002@IBMMAIL.COM
Subject: Screen Reader for OS/2 2.1
Greetings:
I have just pulled down the latest official announcement from IBM
regarding its Screen Reader package for OS/2 2.1. IBM claims that
you can run both Windows and OS/2 applications using this package.
So far, I haven't talked to anyone outside of IBM who can confirm
this statement with any degree of accuracy. I expect that I will
be moving down the OS/2 track as this is the platform of choice for
my employer, IDS Financial Services. Accordingly, I won't be of
much help in this regard either.
Here is the announcement:
Subject : Announcing "Screen Reader/2" Version 1.1
IBM Special Needs Systems announces the availability of Screen
Reader/2 Version 1.1 for OS/2 Version 2.1. Screen Reader/2 enables
blind and visually impaired computer users to access multiple
operating system environments and graphical user interfaces (GUIs).
Screen Reader/2 is the first system to offer access to three
operating environments: OS/2 Version 2.1; Windows Version 3.1; and DOS.
Screen Reader/2 includes the following features:
o SWITCH LIST
Use the Screen Reader/2 Switch List as a "fast path" for accessing
your applications. This feature is comparable to locating an
application visually and then clicking on it to bring it
to the foreground - using the keypad instead of a mouse.
o AUTOMATIC READING
Move your focus to an application and Screen Reader/2 will
announce its title automatically. Move a selector to a menu item
and you'll hear it. You'll even hear pushbuttons, radio buttons,
spin buttons, and other controls described. This works in both
OS/2 Presentation Manager and Windows applications.
o PROFILES FOR POPULAR APPLICATIONS
Choose from over 35 applications and Screen Reader/2 will
automatically select a profile to optimize your work.
Screen Reader/2 includes profiles for OS/2 (e.g. OS/2 applets,
BookManager Read/2, Communication Manager, DeScribe), Windows
(e.g. Quicken 2, Word, WordPerfect, and WordScan Plus), and
DOS (e.g. Lotus 1-2-3, Quicken, WordPerfect 5.1)
o MULTIPLE SERIAL DEVICE SUPPORT
Attach any of the many popular speech synthesizers for voice
output or refreshable braille devices for tactile input and
output - or achieve multi-sensory access by using BOTH.
o ICON RECOGNITION
Hear icons announced as you select them - true GUI access.
o MOUSE SIMULATION
Simulate the actions of a mouse - single and double-click on
either mouse button - using the Screen Reader/2 keypad.
o OS/2 2.1 DISPLAY DRIVER SUPPORT
All graphics adapters supported in the OS/2 2.1 GA release are
also supported by Screen Reader/2. Plus all the features and
functions of Screen Reader/DOS:
Reading by line, word, paragraph, screen, etc.
Echoing keystrokes, words or lines
Autospeak
Profile Access Language
To order Screen Reader/2 Version 1.1 call: 1-800-426-3388 (US).
1-800-465-7999 (CANADA)
The following is specific Part Number (P/N) information:
1. Screen Reader/2 Software and Getting Started Cassettes P/N 2261649.
2. Screen Reader Keypad P/N 1393515.
3. Screen Reader Keypad Cable P/N 72X8537.
4. Screen Reader Adapter Card P/N 57F1588.
For more information in the US or Canada, call:
1-800-426-4832 (VOICE)
1-800-426-4833 (TDD).
1-800-465-7999 (CANADA)
For more information outside of the US or Canada, contact your country
NSCPD (National Support Center for Persons with Disabilities).
Cordially, Curtis Chong (CURTC)
Communication Software Support Group (CSSG) Phone: 612/671-2185
IDS Financial Services, IDS Tower-10, OP4/591
Minneapolis, MN 55440
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