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STASCOM 2019.4
Stascom 2019.4 is the final version of this program. Due to me focussing on other projects in the way forward, no further development of this specific package will be done.
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SOFTWARE TIPS AND TRICKS
A list of links to external sources to answer some of those "how to" questions.
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ACCESSIBLE INTERNET RESOURCES, PODCASTS, REVIEWS AND TUTORIALS
The links below point to external resources. I am not affiliated with these websites, it is merely provided for convenience.
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Accessible games
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MAILING LIST SUBSCRIPTIONS
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The table below provides the names of a number of accessibility related mailing lists, the e-mail address to subscribe to the lists, as well as the address to post to the list once subscribed.
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SUBSCRIBE TO ADDRESS
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POST TO ADDRESS
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Win10, a central forum for blind and visually impaired users of Windows 10
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win10+subscribe@groups.io
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win10@groups.io
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Windows 10 and JAWS discussion list
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windows-10-and-jaws-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.in
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windows-10-and-jaws@yahoogroups.co.in
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NVDA Users' List
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nvda+subscribe@groups.io
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nvda@groups.io
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Eyes-free Android
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eyes-free+subscribe@googlegroups.com
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eyes-free@googlegroups.com
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Vi Android
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vi-android-request@freelists.org
with the word "subscribe" in the subject field
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vi-android@freelists.org
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iDevices
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idevices-request@gatewayfortheblind.com
with the word "subscribe" in the subject field
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idevices@gatewayfortheblind.com
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Mac For The Blind
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mac4theblind-request@freelists.org
with the word "subscribe" in the subject field
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mac4theblind@freelists.org
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BARDTalk - NLS BARD discussion list
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bardtalk+subscribe@groups.io
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bardtalk@groups.io
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Talking Tech With Startbutton - Computer and technology related articles
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talkingtech-request@vipconduit.com
with the word "subscribe" in the subject field
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talkingtech@vipconduit.com
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Useful program downloads
A compilation of useful programs which can be downloaded directly from my site, as well as references to external resources.
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SCREEN READER INFORMATION
Get a description of what a screen reader is and download links to available packages on the Windows platform.
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SMARTPHONE RESOURCES
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Thinking of purchasing a new handset or tablet? Fill in the name and model of the device you are interested in on GSMArena and get full hardware / software specifications, read reviews and more.
GSMArena, external link
Comprehensive resource for using Apple products with Voice Over, including blogs, forums, podcasts, reviews and guides
Applevis (external link)
Comprehensive resource for Android devices, including "getting started" guides, reviews, tips and tricks.
Inclusive Android (external link)
Support page on Google listing the hardware keyboard assignments to use with Talkback. These key mappings can be changed to user preference under Talkback settings.
Talkback hardware keyboard shortcuts (external link)
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Cobolt Systems Ltd, external link
Shop for a wide range of products including talking clocks, talking multi function radios, talking combination ovens, talking watches, microwave cookware, a range of glasses, mouse magnifier, cordless mouse magnifier and more.
MaxiAids, external link
We carry the latest and greatest products to help you live every day to the fullest.
RNIB online shop, external link
We have a range of products to help you stay independant at home.
NVDA - Non Visual Desktop Access screen reader
I am a staunch user and Certified Expert of NVDA, the screen reader developed by NVAccess in Australia. This powerful, free package provides computer access to tens of thousands of blind and visually impaired people around the world. If you can afford it in any way, please consider making frequent donations to NVAccess.
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Go to NVAccess donation page (external link)
Go to Gene Gibson's NVDA audio tutorial page (external link)
Switching from Window-Eyes to NVDA (external link)
Switching from JAWS to NVDA (external link)
Read the NVDA movement blog. Author: Bhavya Shah (external link)
Go to NVDA Expert certification page (external link)
Download the latest release of NVDA from the NvAccess page (external link)
Go to the official NVDA add-on page (external link)
THOUGHT PROVOKING QUOTES AND MULTI-MEDIA
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Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston Churchill
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