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Family Ties Forever! · 08-02-2018, 01:33 AM

Hi everyone. I just wanted to let everyone know I'm not around much because it's becoming even harder to see. My eyes can't handle reading anything lengthy anymore.

I want to thank TJ. I'm going to look into a program called JAWS. JAWS a text to speech program. The research will be hard as I'll have ot read to learn and find out more about it, but am grateful to have it suggested to me . I do know that it's JAWS a software program with a robotic voice. I currently have Zoomtext [a large print software program), which is quite expensive and I think JAWS is even more expensive.

I also want to thank Janice, my BFF, for understanding. She kindly lets me send her e-mails in large print. I used to always try to resize to be considerate to other since they don't need 18, 36 or 72 point font, like I do.

RetroGuy2000 · 08-02-2018, 01:53 AM

Hi FTF!

You might want to consider trying NVDA, which is a free screen reader. Link to the download: https://github.com/nvaccess/nvda

Bonniegirl · 08-02-2018, 02:05 AM

Jenny. Wishing all the best for you!

Hoping you can get that JAWS and it works well for you!

ponytail · 08-02-2018, 05:52 AM

Sorry to hear that. I hope you can get what you need.

MA · 08-02-2018, 06:15 AM

Hope everything works out well for you Jenny.

HuntingtonM15 · 08-02-2018, 08:43 AM

Best wishes to you, Jenny. I hope you will be able to find a cost effective program that will be beneficial to you.

Rawr · 08-02-2018, 12:48 PM

Hoping everything comes together for you soon and it works out in the end. Sending lots of love and well wishes your way, Jenny!

Mr. Television · 08-02-2018, 02:58 PM

Hope everything goes okay for you Jenny. We miss you around here.

AB · 08-02-2018, 07:24 PM

Sorry to hear your vision is getting worse, hope that program works out well for you and that you can get back to posting. Good luck with it.

Steve_uk · 08-02-2018, 07:28 PM

Very sorry to hear about your eyesight. We do tend to take it for granted.

icecream · 08-02-2018, 08:29 PM

biffbronson · 08-02-2018, 08:38 PM

Best wishes for your eyesight. Thanks for taking the time to let us know.

Penny Lane · 08-02-2018, 10:02 PM

Best of luck Jenny! We are all pulling for you!

Family Ties Forever! · 08-02-2018, 11:28 PM

Thanks everyone. I appreciate it. I'll let you know.

MA · 08-03-2018, 06:38 AM

I hope you can come back to the forums and post more soon.

08-02-2018, 01:33 AM	#1
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Checking in and a short explanation Hi everyone. I just wanted to let everyone know I'm not around much because it's becoming even harder to see. My eyes can't handle reading anything lengthy anymore. I want to thank TJ. I'm going to look into a program called JAWS. JAWS a text to speech program. The research will be hard as I'll have ot read to learn and find out more about it, but am grateful to have it suggested to me . I do know that it's JAWS a software program with a robotic voice. I currently have Zoomtext [a large print software program), which is quite expensive and I think JAWS is even more expensive. I also want to thank Janice, my BFF, for understanding. She kindly lets me send her e-mails in large print. I used to always try to resize to be considerate to other since they don't need 18, 36 or 72 point font, like I do.
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08-02-2018, 01:53 AM	#2
RetroGuy2000 Julie,Julie Anne,&Felice 4Ever Forum Star Join Date: Dec 27, 2013 Posts: 16,914	Hi FTF! You might want to consider trying NVDA, which is a free screen reader. Link to the download: https://github.com/nvaccess/nvda
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08-02-2018, 06:15 AM	#5
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08-02-2018, 02:58 PM	#8
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08-02-2018, 02:05 AM	#3
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,602	Jenny. Wishing all the best for you! Hoping you can get that JAWS and it works well for you!

08-02-2018, 05:52 AM	#4
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	Sorry to hear that. I hope you can get what you need.

08-02-2018, 08:43 AM	#6
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	Best wishes to you, Jenny. I hope you will be able to find a cost effective program that will be beneficial to you.

08-02-2018, 12:48 PM	#7
Rawr Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 05, 2015 Posts: 2,160	Hoping everything comes together for you soon and it works out in the end. Sending lots of love and well wishes your way, Jenny!

08-02-2018, 07:24 PM	#9
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Sorry to hear your vision is getting worse, hope that program works out well for you and that you can get back to posting. Good luck with it.

08-02-2018, 07:28 PM	#10
Steve_uk Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 29, 2012 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 5,803	Very sorry to hear about your eyesight. We do tend to take it for granted.

08-02-2018, 08:38 PM	#12
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,414	Best wishes for your eyesight. Thanks for taking the time to let us know.

08-02-2018, 10:02 PM	#13
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08-02-2018, 11:28 PM	#14
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Thanks everyone. I appreciate it. I'll let you know.

08-03-2018, 06:38 AM	#15
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,333	I hope you can come back to the forums and post more soon.