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Module II Communication, Networks, the internet and World Wide Web  Assistive Technology for people with disabilities 1. IBM Home Page Reader IBM Home Page Reader reads Web pages, the Microsoft Windows desktop and selected system applications. Included at this site is a flash demonstration of the reader. 2. Sorenson VRS This Web site is the product page for Sorenson VRS, a communication device for the deaf or hard of hearing which makes phone conversations accessible. 3. Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD) This manufacturer's Web site illustrates the different devices that make it possible for the deaf and hard of hearing to make phone calls via a portable text telephone using a TTY/TDD device. 4. Blackberry Wireless Devices Devices that provide text messaging demonstrate a solution for those with voice communication problems. The Blackberry with QWERTY keyboard permits wireless Internet messaging with a familiar keyboard and much more. 5. Accessibility Checker Use this free online Web service to check accessibility of the content of Web sites pages for quality, accessibility, and privacy issues. 6. Blackboard Screen Reader Tutorial This Web site provides a tutorial and specific information for students who take a online course with Blackboard on how to use a screen reader such as JAWS or Window Eyes and how to use Blackboard. 7. WebAIM Web Accessibility In Mind provides the background and introduction to Web accessibility. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">8. WebAIM Simulation <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">WebAIM detailed provides information and an a simulation of a screen reader that will assist in the understanding of what it is like for a person who is blind or has low vision to access the Internet or use a computer with a screen reader. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">9. iCommunicator <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">iCommunicator is a software program that converts speech to text in real-time to provide persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or have hearing loss to have effective communication in authentic environments. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">10. Natural Voice Reader <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">NaturalReader is advanced software that converts text into extremely clear, high-quality, natural sounding voices. One simple click and NaturalReader reads text directly from many applications, without having to copy and paste.