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In article <searsk-101292071338@3.7.192.190>, searsk@med.ge.com (Kevin D.
Sears) wrote:
> 
> Yesterday, we were having a discussion about computers for the blind when
> he made the statement that GUI's such as on the Mac or Windows is of no use
> to a blind person.

There's a Disability Solutions area on AppleLink, so I was able to find the
following info (edited slightly):

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The Optacon II converts regular print or computer output into vibrating,
tactile shapes. With one hand, the blind user moves a tiny camera across
the
page, the other hand rests on a bed of vibrating rods that give a tactile
representation of what the camera is reading.  With inTOUCH software, the
Optacon II will tactually display information shown on the MacintoshÕs
screen.
All graphics and text (including icons, menus, etc.) are displayed on the
OptaconÕs tactile bed of rods. The mouse is used to automatically scan
lines
of text. inTOUCH can be used with outSPOKEN, a talking Macintosh interface,
to
provide speech and tactile output of the MacintoshÕs screen.  TeleSensory.
415-960-0920
 
outSPOKEN is a software program that adds a talking interface to the
Macintosh. Instead of assuming that the user can see the graphics and text
that appear on the screen, outSPOKEN describes them aloud, giving auditory
cues to every image on the computerÕs screen. All icons, menu items,
windows,
and mouse commands are spoken, as is text that appears on-screen. With
outSPOKEN, an individual who is blind can use the Macintosh despite not
being
able to see the screen.  Berkeley Systems, Inc.  510-540-5535

Copyright 1992, Apple Computer, Inc.
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Larry Rosenstein
Taligent, Inc.

lsr@taligent.com