[senit] Screen Magnifiers and CAD software

Thanks all for your responses so far - it's very helpful indeed and yes,
David, this kind of scenario does add complications in terms of
compatibility with particular pieces of software or platforms.

The learner is using Autodesk AutoCAD 2007, by the way, apparently, if
that helps anyone with recommendations.

Matt

-----Original Message-----
From: senit-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk
[mailto:senit-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk] On Behalf Of David Banes
Sent: 19 June 2008 13:20
To: senit at lists.becta.org.uk
Subject: Re: [senit] Screen Magnifiers and CAD software

Its interesting that as applications become more complex such as CAD so
the need for a higher end AT becomes more apparent

I would often turn to Dolphin products where the user is likely to be
dependent on the product such as needing to get essays written or in the
workplace if for no better reason than their after sales support is
first rate 

I guess the question also raises the need for accurate assessment of
needs against the tasks that need to be done - not simply the need for a
magnifier as a result of the problems encountered generally in using a
computer - integration with the platform and the tasks to be completed
is often critical 

David 
AbilityNet    

-----Original Message-----
From: senit-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk
[mailto:senit-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk] On Behalf Of Simon Judge
Sent: 19 June 2008 09:01
To: senit at lists.becta.org.uk
Subject: Re: [senit] Screen Magnifiers and CAD software

You'd have to experiment. Try http://www.issist.com/index.asp?page=home
for
a cheap option, or some of the more mainstream options:  

(listed at the bottom of:
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/publ
ic_l
owvisioninfosheet.hcsp#P5_94 )

Simon 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:senit-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk] On Behalf Of Matthew Harrison
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:14 AM
To: SENIT
Subject: [senit] Screen Magnifiers and CAD software

Hi all,

I don't know if anyone can help me but we have a visually-impaired
learner
here who is studying Computer Aided Design.  Unfortunately the Windows
magnifier available through Accessibility Options is not compatible with
the
CAD software.  Does anyone know of anything else that may work?

Many thanks,

Matt

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Matt Harrison

Research & Technology Development Manager

Portland College

Nottingham Road

Mansfield

Notts

NG18 4TJ

Tel: +44 (0)1623 499111 Ext. 218

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