This site is dedicated to many areas of assistive technology and resources. How to, education, and resource areas are included. In no way is it an all-inclusive web site. www.brlsts.com is a site developed with a very precise group of people in mind. As time goes by, this site will be added to, and items will be changed. Tab through the following links to see what is here. If you hear a link you are interested in, tap the spacebar or the enter key to open that area.
Following is a link to a general description and flash move of the BOSMA Enterprises, BOSMA Rehabilitation Center Build Your Own Computer Program, and a further link to a summary of BOSMA Rehab AT Training.
BOSMA Enterprises Build Your Own Computer Program
Following is a page to a few links that take you to training resource links for JAWS, MAGic, and the PacMate BX and QX models. One link on the page is for older versions, while the other is for newer versions.
JAWS, MAGic, and PacMate Training Material Resource Links
Following is a link to BrailleNote lesson plans.
Following is a link to a practice ordering page for vending candidates. This page reflects generic content for snack food, and is not necessarily completely user friendly with a screenreader. The person practicing on this form may have to use several different cursors, and key combinations to access the content. Once the order is complete, click the "SUBMIT" button. The information goes nowhere because this form is not attached to a database, thereby ensuring safety regarding information submitted.
Following is a link to Al's math program. This program makes it possible for the teacher to print Nemeth (Braille math) worksheets. Al is still refining this program, but it does work. Save this zipped folder to your hard drive, then open and run the installer. Al says that you will be given on screen directions as to what to do.
Braille Math (Nemeth) Worksheets
Here is a link to the readme document for Al's math program.
Following is a link to a web page that has links to a video, sound file, .rtf document, and a Perky Duck (DUXBURY) document which reviews the Braille "And For Of The With A" signs as whole words and within words.
And For Of The With A web page link
Following is a Braille practice final for a college class, and a link to the Braille self check.
Braille Practice Final Braille
Following is a link to an overview of Linux. It has resources, and a simple walk through for the graphical user interface (GUI).
Following is a link to Shawn's Resources, a page with a variety of resources, including news resources.
Following is a link to Al's Resources. Al has compiled a list of free items, including an accessible web page called Webbie.
Following is a link to a one-day Assistive Technology Seminar handout. This handout takes you through the Windows key commands to navigate through Windows, organize on a USB stick, Microsoft Word formatting commands, and copy and paste between the internet and MS Word.
Following is a link to an overview of micro computers, PDAs, and a few reading type devices.
Following is a link to a page that covers special keyboard keys, such as the 6-Pack, control, alt, delete, arrow keys, and the on/off states of the numeric keypad.
Special Standard Keyboard Keys
You may need to organize your computer by making folders, and saving files into those folders. Or, you may have a USB memory stick or a CD where you want to organize and save files. Tap either the space bar or the enter key on the folling link to learn how to do this.
Making Folders and Saving Files
You might want to quickly learn some basic JAWS reading commands, how to copy and paste using JAWS, or do a web search using JAWS. Press either the space bar or the enter key on the following link to go to a page that sends you to other links to learn how to do these kinds of tasks.
Following is a link to formatting commands in Microsoft Word, including position, font, effects, envelopes and so on.
Formatting Commands for Microsoft Word 2003
Following is a link to Outlook 2003 Email Inbox commands.
Following is a link to practice applications.
Practice Information Gathering Forms
Following is a link to practice basic call center types of skills.
Practice Call Center Form and Site
Following is a link to travel resources, including Open Door, Dial-a-Ride, Indygo Fixed Route, taxi cabs for Indianapolis, Amtrak, Greyhound, and the Indianapolis International Airport.
Following is a link to housing resources, including a link to finding housing.
Following is a link to local government resources, including the Indianapolis and Marion County areas.
Following is a link to products for people who are blind or visually impaired. This page has a number of links to companies who specialize in the field of products for the blind and visually impaired.
Products for People Who are Blind or Visaully Impaired
Following is a link to reading resources, including Talking Book services, and directions for Kurzweil 1000.
Following is a link to Katrina's Resources, which includes a vast list of Dog Guide information, local services, and information for seniors.
Secure Mail testing page.
Following is a page that has basic medical transcription practice files. Click the patient's name to open the text, then click on the recording to hear the sound.
N-AER 2009 Conference Audio Files
Following is a link to a training video.