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oriana Martinez

Mon, Sep 19, 2016 1:10 AM

Hi all,

I was wondering what programs/apps are recommended to make worksheets/printed documents accessible for low vision student. The school vision specialist gets all the documents/worksheets in PDF format via email from teachers. The student uses an IPad to access materials. The school does not have a software program that coverts PDF to OCR. Right now I have suggested using +OCR Doc Scanner to convert the file, but that means having to print the worksheet and taking a picture of it to use Doc Scanner to conver it then emailing and formatting. Im wondering if there is a less labor intensive way.

Thanks

Oriana

Hi all, I was wondering what programs/apps are recommended to make worksheets/printed documents accessible for low vision student. The school vision specialist gets all the documents/worksheets in PDF format via email from teachers. The student uses an IPad to access materials. The school does not have a software program that coverts PDF to OCR. Right now I have suggested using +OCR Doc Scanner to convert the file, but that means having to print the worksheet and taking a picture of it to use Doc Scanner to conver it then emailing and formatting. Im wondering if there is a less labor intensive way. Thanks Oriana

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Chayka Fromowitz

Mon, Sep 19, 2016 3:23 AM

I like to use notability with my students. This way they can write, type, or highlight directly onto the PDF sent from their teacher and either email it back or share it in google drive.

Chayka

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On Sep 18, 2016, at 8:10 PM, oriana Martinez golden_ori@hotmail.com wrote:

Hi all,

I was wondering what programs/apps are recommended to make worksheets/printed documents accessible for low vision student. The school vision specialist gets all the documents/worksheets in PDF format via email from teachers. The student uses an IPad to access materials. The school does not have a software program that coverts PDF to OCR. Right now I have suggested using +OCR Doc Scanner to convert the file, but that means having to print the worksheet and taking a picture of it to use Doc Scanner to conver it then emailing and formatting. Im wondering if there is a less labor intensive way.

Thanks

Oriana

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I like to use notability with my students. This way they can write, type, or highlight directly onto the PDF sent from their teacher and either email it back or share it in google drive. Chayka Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 18, 2016, at 8:10 PM, oriana Martinez <golden_ori@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Hi all, > > > I was wondering what programs/apps are recommended to make worksheets/printed documents accessible for low vision student. The school vision specialist gets all the documents/worksheets in PDF format via email from teachers. The student uses an IPad to access materials. The school does not have a software program that coverts PDF to OCR. Right now I have suggested using +OCR Doc Scanner to convert the file, but that means having to print the worksheet and taking a picture of it to use Doc Scanner to conver it then emailing and formatting. Im wondering if there is a less labor intensive way. > > > Thanks > > > Oriana > > You are subscribed to AERNet, The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired Listserv. > > To post a message to all the list members, send an email to aernet@lists.aerbvi.org. > > Address list requests to: aernet-request@lists.aerbvi.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, go to http://lists.aerbvi.org/mailman/listinfo/aernet_lists.aerbvi.org and follow instructions to unsubscribe. Go to the same address to access the list archives. > _______________________________________________ > AERNet mailing list > AERNet@lists.aerbvi.org > http://lists.aerbvi.org/mailman/listinfo/aernet_lists.aerbvi.org

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Amy O'Brien

Mon, Sep 19, 2016 11:32 AM

Hi Oriana,

Genius scan can be used to scan the worksheet in to the iPad. Then you have to import it into the Noteability application and the student will be able to edit it. The only problem I have heard from others so far is figuring out how to have the finished document titled something other than the date/time stamp that it is named when you open it in Noteability.

I also think that KNFB reader can do some of this, but again the student should use it on an iPhone and with a stand.

Amy O'Brien, MS-ED; TVI, VRT
Adjunct Professor at Dominican College
Special Education Teacher
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Vision Rehabilitation Teacher

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On Sep 18, 2016, at 9:10 PM, oriana Martinez golden_ori@hotmail.com wrote:

Hi all,

I was wondering what programs/apps are recommended to make worksheets/printed documents accessible for low vision student. The school vision specialist gets all the documents/worksheets in PDF format via email from teachers. The student uses an IPad to access materials. The school does not have a software program that coverts PDF to OCR. Right now I have suggested using +OCR Doc Scanner to convert the file, but that means having to print the worksheet and taking a picture of it to use Doc Scanner to conver it then emailing and formatting. Im wondering if there is a less labor intensive way.

Thanks

Oriana

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Hi Oriana, Genius scan can be used to scan the worksheet in to the iPad. Then you have to import it into the Noteability application and the student will be able to edit it. The only problem I have heard from others so far is figuring out how to have the finished document titled something other than the date/time stamp that it is named when you open it in Noteability. I also think that KNFB reader can do some of this, but again the student should use it on an iPhone and with a stand. Amy O'Brien, MS-ED; TVI, VRT Adjunct Professor at Dominican College Special Education Teacher Teacher of the Visually Impaired Vision Rehabilitation Teacher LEGAL NOTICE: This e-mail transmission, with accompanying records, is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged information belonging to the sender, including individually identifiable health information subject to the privacy and security provisions of HIPPA. This information may be protected by pertinent privilege(s), e.g., attorney-client, doctor-patient, HIPPA, etc., which will be enforced to the fullest extent of the law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any examination, analysis, disclosure, copying, dissemination, distribution, sharing, or use of the information in this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message and associated documents in error, please notify the sender immediately for instructions. If this message was received by e-mail, please delete the original message. > On Sep 18, 2016, at 9:10 PM, oriana Martinez <golden_ori@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Hi all, > > > I was wondering what programs/apps are recommended to make worksheets/printed documents accessible for low vision student. The school vision specialist gets all the documents/worksheets in PDF format via email from teachers. The student uses an IPad to access materials. The school does not have a software program that coverts PDF to OCR. Right now I have suggested using +OCR Doc Scanner to convert the file, but that means having to print the worksheet and taking a picture of it to use Doc Scanner to conver it then emailing and formatting. Im wondering if there is a less labor intensive way. > > > Thanks > > > Oriana > > You are subscribed to AERNet, The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired Listserv. > > To post a message to all the list members, send an email to aernet@lists.aerbvi.org. > > Address list requests to: aernet-request@lists.aerbvi.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, go to http://lists.aerbvi.org/mailman/listinfo/aernet_lists.aerbvi.org and follow instructions to unsubscribe. Go to the same address to access the list archives. > _______________________________________________ > AERNet mailing list > AERNet@lists.aerbvi.org > http://lists.aerbvi.org/mailman/listinfo/aernet_lists.aerbvi.org

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Diane Brauner

Mon, Sep 19, 2016 4:36 PM

Is it possible for the teachers to send the original worksheet saved as a Word document, not as a PDF? If the worksheet was created originally by the classroom teacher, it is simple for that teacher to save the document as a Word document and email the Word version of the worksheet. That is the best option as you will not have any formatting issues.

Also, some copy machine/scanners have the software that enables you to scan the document and save it as a Word file instead of a PDF. Look to see if your copier/scanner has the ABBYY software (I believe that is the most common) or the ability to save as a Word document.

From: AERNet aernet-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org on behalf of oriana Martinez golden_ori@hotmail.com
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2016 9:10 PM
To: AER; AERback2school@gmail.com
Subject: [AERNet] Best App/Program to make worksheet accessible for low vision

Hi all,

I was wondering what programs/apps are recommended to make worksheets/printed documents accessible for low vision student. The school vision specialist gets all the documents/worksheets in PDF format via email from teachers. The student uses an IPad to access materials. The school does not have a software program that coverts PDF to OCR. Right now I have suggested using +OCR Doc Scanner to convert the file, but that means having to print the worksheet and taking a picture of it to use Doc Scanner to conver it then emailing and formatting. Im wondering if there is a less labor intensive way.

Thanks

Oriana

Is it possible for the teachers to send the original worksheet saved as a Word document, not as a PDF? If the worksheet was created originally by the classroom teacher, it is simple for that teacher to save the document as a Word document and email the Word version of the worksheet. That is the best option as you will not have any formatting issues. Also, some copy machine/scanners have the software that enables you to scan the document and save it as a Word file instead of a PDF. Look to see if your copier/scanner has the ABBYY software (I believe that is the most common) or the ability to save as a Word document. ________________________________ From: AERNet <aernet-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org> on behalf of oriana Martinez <golden_ori@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2016 9:10 PM To: AER; AERback2school@gmail.com Subject: [AERNet] Best App/Program to make worksheet accessible for low vision Hi all, I was wondering what programs/apps are recommended to make worksheets/printed documents accessible for low vision student. The school vision specialist gets all the documents/worksheets in PDF format via email from teachers. The student uses an IPad to access materials. The school does not have a software program that coverts PDF to OCR. Right now I have suggested using +OCR Doc Scanner to convert the file, but that means having to print the worksheet and taking a picture of it to use Doc Scanner to conver it then emailing and formatting. Im wondering if there is a less labor intensive way. Thanks Oriana

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Diane Brauner

Mon, Sep 19, 2016 4:43 PM

If you would like to check out several different OCR apps and what other TVIs and students are saying about these apps, check out the OCR apps on the Paths to Technology website! This link will take you to the Technology Search page with the OCR posts listed:

http://www.perkinselearning.org/technology/search/results?search_api_views_fulltext=ocr

Search Paths to Technology | Perkins eLearninghttp://www.perkinselearning.org/technology/search/results?search_api_views_fulltext=ocr
www.perkinselearning.org
Find assistive technology solutions, tips and resources for students who are blind or visually impaired

Diane

From: AERNet aernet-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org on behalf of Diane Brauner dianebrauner@live.com
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 12:36 PM
To: oriana Martinez; AER; AERback2school@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [AERNet] Best App/Program to make worksheet accessible for low vision

Is it possible for the teachers to send the original worksheet saved as a Word document, not as a PDF? If the worksheet was created originally by the classroom teacher, it is simple for that teacher to save the document as a Word document and email the Word version of the worksheet. That is the best option as you will not have any formatting issues.

Also, some copy machine/scanners have the software that enables you to scan the document and save it as a Word file instead of a PDF. Look to see if your copier/scanner has the ABBYY software (I believe that is the most common) or the ability to save as a Word document.

From: AERNet aernet-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org on behalf of oriana Martinez golden_ori@hotmail.com
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2016 9:10 PM
To: AER; AERback2school@gmail.com
Subject: [AERNet] Best App/Program to make worksheet accessible for low vision

Hi all,

I was wondering what programs/apps are recommended to make worksheets/printed documents accessible for low vision student. The school vision specialist gets all the documents/worksheets in PDF format via email from teachers. The student uses an IPad to access materials. The school does not have a software program that coverts PDF to OCR. Right now I have suggested using +OCR Doc Scanner to convert the file, but that means having to print the worksheet and taking a picture of it to use Doc Scanner to conver it then emailing and formatting. Im wondering if there is a less labor intensive way.

Thanks

Oriana

If you would like to check out several different OCR apps and what other TVIs and students are saying about these apps, check out the OCR apps on the Paths to Technology website! This link will take you to the Technology Search page with the OCR posts listed: http://www.perkinselearning.org/technology/search/results?search_api_views_fulltext=ocr Search Paths to Technology | Perkins eLearning<http://www.perkinselearning.org/technology/search/results?search_api_views_fulltext=ocr> www.perkinselearning.org Find assistive technology solutions, tips and resources for students who are blind or visually impaired Diane ________________________________ From: AERNet <aernet-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org> on behalf of Diane Brauner <dianebrauner@live.com> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 12:36 PM To: oriana Martinez; AER; AERback2school@gmail.com Subject: Re: [AERNet] Best App/Program to make worksheet accessible for low vision Is it possible for the teachers to send the original worksheet saved as a Word document, not as a PDF? If the worksheet was created originally by the classroom teacher, it is simple for that teacher to save the document as a Word document and email the Word version of the worksheet. That is the best option as you will not have any formatting issues. Also, some copy machine/scanners have the software that enables you to scan the document and save it as a Word file instead of a PDF. Look to see if your copier/scanner has the ABBYY software (I believe that is the most common) or the ability to save as a Word document. ________________________________ From: AERNet <aernet-bounces@lists.aerbvi.org> on behalf of oriana Martinez <golden_ori@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2016 9:10 PM To: AER; AERback2school@gmail.com Subject: [AERNet] Best App/Program to make worksheet accessible for low vision Hi all, I was wondering what programs/apps are recommended to make worksheets/printed documents accessible for low vision student. The school vision specialist gets all the documents/worksheets in PDF format via email from teachers. The student uses an IPad to access materials. The school does not have a software program that coverts PDF to OCR. Right now I have suggested using +OCR Doc Scanner to convert the file, but that means having to print the worksheet and taking a picture of it to use Doc Scanner to conver it then emailing and formatting. Im wondering if there is a less labor intensive way. Thanks Oriana