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High
Speed Conversion of Print Material to Electronic Text and Audio Files |
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Who would use alternate media? |
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Why use this process? |
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How does the process work? |
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What hardware and software is needed? |
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What are the administrative issues? |
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When will it be as good as it gets? |
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Copyright Notice: |
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The alternative format books contained on
this compact disc have been prepared by the Adaptive Technology Center for
use with the Kurzweil 3000 reader.
These materials are intended only for the designated ATC client. Further reproduction or distribution of
this material is an infringement of copyright law. |
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Copyright 20xx, Publisher’s Name, Publisher’s
City |
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If you have any questions or problems with
this CD, please call the Adaptive Technology Center at 856-4112 or email us
at iuadapts@indiana.edu. |
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Our mission is your academic success! |
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http://www.mccd.edu/dss/publishers.htm |
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Students wait no longer than two days for their
books |
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Students get all their materials at once at the
start of the semester |
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Acceptable accuracy rates in most cases |
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Acquire the
print material |
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Braided Lives – simple: no pictures, stylized
fonts, colored backgrounds or lists |
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Write Source – complicated: stylized colored
text on colored background, varied fonts, pictures, columns and lists |
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High speed Cannon DR5080C vs Flatbed Epson 1650 |
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Recognized files can be saved in a variety of
formats for use with many adaptive
applications |
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.kes files for use with Kurzweil 1000 for blind
individuals or for use with Kurzweil 3000 for use with learning disabled
individuals |
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.txt files for use with Zoomtext or other screen
magnifiers for individuals with low vision |
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.txt files for use with Duxbury for Braille
translation for Braille documents |
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.txt files for use with audio conversion
programs like TextAloud or TextSound |
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Scanning software…software that comes with the
scanner or other software |
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Dell Pentium IV computers |
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All stations running Windows 2000 with service
pack three |
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OCR Rocket – automates recognition process so as
books are scanned, the OCR process starts automatically. Includes error
reporting. |
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On-line inventory system for tracking technology
and client interactions including hardware and software loans |
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Providing access through loans that place
adaptive hardware and software in the hands of those who need it. A good way to encourage adaptation and
use. |
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Badger – keeps track of books. Based on ISBN
number. Includes this information - |
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Federal Actions – Instructional Materials
Accessibility Act |
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Upgrade plans for equipment |
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Provide for reliable backup for data |
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Cataloguing of collection |
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Trained staff |
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Help with proofing documents |
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Publisher contacts |
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Better ability to handle PDF files |
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National File Format – |
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http://www.cast.org/ncac/index.cfm?i=3190 |
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Presentation by Margaret Londergan, |
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Manager, Adaptive Technology Center |
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Indiana University – Bloomington |
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Contact Information: |
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Phone: 812-856-4112 |
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Email: londerga@indiana.edu |
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