2005 Conference Proceedings

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READING PRINTED MATERIAL WITH THE NEW ZOOMTEXT 9.0

Presenter(s)
Scott Moore
Ai Squared
P.O. Box 669
Manchester Center, VT 05255
Phone: (802) 362-3612 x113
Fax: (802) 362-1670
Email: smoore@aisquared.com

A scan and read system for low vision users can be a flexible and cost-effective solution. This session will demonstrate how to use ZoomText 9.0 Magnifier/ScreenReader with an inexpensive scanning/OCR package to attain an easy-to-use system for reading all types of printed material. The demonstration will include how to scan and read documents, fill-in forms, and save scanned documents in electronic format - all with the aid of ZoomText. This session is recommended for users and industry professionals that evaluate, recommend, or teach assistive technology products.

This presentation will cover:

• Brief overview of ZoomText 9.0 Magnifier/ScreenReader
• Overview of available scanning/OCR packages and form-filling programs
• Installing the scanning package
• Configuring the scanning software for the low-vision user
• Configuring ZoomText for scan and read tasks
• Performing the scanning/OCR process
• Directing scanned output (image and text) to specific applications
• Viewing and reading the scanned output with ZoomText
• Using Finder to locate information within the scanned document
• Filling-in scanned forms
• Saving scanned documents in electronic format

The training will conclude with a question and answer session and an opportunity for attendees to receive a free trial of ZoomText 9.0.


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