Because someone asked for any such links I might have, I decided to repost that info here in my Diary.
That way others can use the data as well, and I &/or They can check it, add to it, & use it as needed.
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The number one link is to Freedom Scientific for JAWS: freedomscientific.com
It's pricey as hell, but if you can afford it, it's probably the best there is.
If you register with your local Department of Rehabilitation / Society for the Blind, they can assist in the purchase.
Non Visual Desktop Application (NVDA):
http://www.nvda-project.org/
Store it on a USB ThumbDrive & take it with you where ever you need it.
The Windows system will either need to use the AutoRun file, or have someone else launch it for you, but once it's running, you have a Screen Reader Environment to use.
I *think* it allows installation to the computer & added as an auto-run-on-boot option, which would make it an "always on" SRE.
Search the Microsoft site for "Window Eyes" which is another, made by Microsoft for Windows, Screen Reader.
I'm not sure if it's free or requires payment, but it's another Screen Reader to try.
I've got a Humanware Victor Reader Stream, which is a Audio Book, Daisy Talking Book, National Library for the Blind book, e.book, Doc(X)/Html/Txt file reader, mp3 player, & Voice Recorder.
It's a bit pricey (~$300) but it's handy as hell, very user friendly, good UI, and helps me a lot.
It's available from humanware.com and they have other Blind/Low Vision products like talking GPS, Note Takers, Braille software, devices, etc.
Audio Products for the Blind: http://www.cobolt.co.uk/Default.aspx?pageId=1
Blind Computing:
http://www.blind-computing.com
Blind Cool Tech:
http://www.blindcooltech.com/index.html
Blind Geek Zone:
http://www.blind-geek-zone.net/
Blind Mice Mart:
https://www.blindmicemegamall.com/bmm/shop/Home
Google Scraper (it's Google Search without all the crap): http://www.scroogle.org/cgi-bin/scraper.htm
Speak To Me:
http://www.speaktomecatalog.com/
Ninetec - they offer "silent install" options for various software.
http://ninite.com/
You select (space bar) on each text item down the list of the programs they have the ability to interface with, then click the Download button.
You get one file that grabs the latest version of all the programs you checked in the list, and silently installs them without requiring the use of each program's installer routine.
This is *ESPECIALLY* usefull for Adobe whose installer UI basicly treats anyone who can't see as crap.
Audio & Electronic Books:
Ebook.com, EscapePod.org, PseudoPod.org, librivox.org, PodCastle.org, recordedbooks.com, starshipsofa.com, tapingfortheblind.org, brilliantaudio.com
The National Library for the Blind (also called the National Talking Book Library, or the NLB)
https://www.nlstalkingbooks.org/talkingbooksform/
You have to register for this, & it requires a note from your doctor proving you're Visually Impaired or otherwise qualified for the NLB, but then you've got access to hundreds of thousands of books through the Library of Congress in Audio & E.book formats!
There's a device called the BARD (Blind & Audio book Reading Device) that you can get once you qualify.
It comes in two forms: an audio cassette version & a USB version.
There are more Cassette books than USB, but the USB one is lighter, more compact, & the books come in a funky "USB Widget" that makes them easier to use, more durable, & better yet, you can copy the USB version to your HD & save the books you like for later listening.
(Try THAT with an audio cassette! ha!)
They are slowly transferring the Cassette ones to USB, so they will, eventually, have everything they have as USB.
Even better is that, if you get the USB Bard, it takes 4Gb USB sticks through the USB port in the side, & you can fill one with a nice selection (~20) of books; they're about ~200Mb depending on the length (in hours).
Then there are Games by/for the Blind:
http://www.7128.com/resources.html
http://www.apolitical.info/webgame/westward/
http://audiogames.net/listgames.php?fav=no
http://www.braillesoft.net/
The D&D Wiki that gives "everything you need to play": http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Main_Page
The D&D Standard Refference Document (SRD) which is all the "Official" D&D stuff: http://www.d20srd.org/index.htm
http://www.gmagames.com/ourgames.shtml
http://www.kitchensinc.net/
http://www.legendarytales.com/
http://ppanks76.tripod.com/
http://www.pcsgames.net/
These are to my (at the moment) Local State Resources. Use them to find the links to your local services. If nothing else, call them & ask if they can give you the number/URL.
The California State Library:
http://www.library.ca.gov/
The National Library for the Blind: http://www.library.ca.gov/services/btbl.html
Resources for Independant Living:
http://www.ril-sacramento.org/
Sacramento, California Adult Protective Services: http://www.sacdhhs.com/article.asp?ContentID=270
If you have any questions, comments, or just want to vent, feel free to do it here & I'll do what I can.
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*HUGS*
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