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Any good resources out there for learning how to use a screen reader and a refreshable braille display for sighted beginners? (self.Blind)
submitted by autrement
OutWestTexas 2 points 5y ago
I looked up tutorials on YouTube.
KillerLag 2 points 5y ago
Which screen reader? Two popular PC ones are JAWS and NVDA, and Mac has VoiceOver. Knowing which one you are interested in would help.
Do you know which model for the braille display you are interested in? That would also help to figure what to look for.
Do you know which model for the braille display you are interested in? That would also help to figure what to look for.
autrement [OP] 2 points 5y ago
I've never ever used any screen reader nor have I ever read in braille. Complete beginner. I see that NVDA is open source and free. Perhaps I'll start there, with the NVDA.
For braille, I'm looking to learn to read braille in general. For a braille display, just a cheap one that gets the job done.
For braille, I'm looking to learn to read braille in general. For a braille display, just a cheap one that gets the job done.
KillerLag 2 points 5y ago
In terms of braille display, the cheapest one in production I know about is the Orbit.
http://shop.aph.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_Orbit%20Reader%2020_37339883P_10001_11051
Many Braille displays do cost thousands of dollars, though. Not cheap for someone just learning.
NVDA is probably your best bet. Here is a link to help you get started.
http://www.afb.org/info/living-with-vision-loss/using-technology/assistive-technology-videos/learn-nvda/1234
http://shop.aph.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_Orbit%20Reader%2020_37339883P_10001_11051
Many Braille displays do cost thousands of dollars, though. Not cheap for someone just learning.
NVDA is probably your best bet. Here is a link to help you get started.
http://www.afb.org/info/living-with-vision-loss/using-technology/assistive-technology-videos/learn-nvda/1234
autrement [OP] 1 points 5y ago
thanks
ENTJ351 1 points 4y ago
I don’t know if I would encourage you to learn braille by getting a display there are many books and tactile resources out there. A display would be a really expensive way to go honestly. Just use some sort of brailled out flashcards or booklet that trains you, full with the dots. You will mostly rely on vision anyway, and I think to start off with a actual physical copy would be easier to see and read.
tj_the_blind_gamer 1 points 5y ago
I have a video discussing how to use TalkBack. It's one I made myself, not sure how much it will help but I can send the link if you're interested?
autrement [OP] 1 points 5y ago
Sure, I welcome all suggestions. Thanks.
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