Windows 7 and Vista Explained, A guide for blind and partially sighted users
By Dr. Sarah Morley Wilkins and Steve Griffiths.
Published by Royal National Institute of Blind People, Peterborough, UK, 2009.
Copyright Sarah Morley Wilkins 2009. All rights reserved.
"An invaluable resource for PC users who are blind or visually impaired and a source of greater insight for readers looking at the screen." - Rob Sinclair, Director of Accessibility, Microsoft.
About the book
This is the only book you'll need to learn about Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Vista from a non-visual perspective. It is designed to empower blind and partially sighted computer users, new to Windows or those upgrading, IT trainers and people supporting users with sight loss.
Award winning author, Dr. Sarah Morley Wilkins and co-author Steve Griffiths have produced Windows 7 and Vista Explained, fifth in the internationally successful Windows Explained series of books which continues to fill an important gap in the Microsoft Windows literature.
The clear and friendly explanatory style, together with accessible images, takes you through the basics of computer terminology and Windows concepts, and into the more advanced functionality of Windows 7 and Windows Vista, giving you a thorough grounding in these operating systems.
Together with the keyboard commands given throughout, you'll be more comfortable and more productive working with your PC, whether you're using speech, braille or screen magnification.
Extracts from the book
To give you a flavour of the contents and writing style, you can read the following extracts from the book:
Book formats
The book is available in a range of formats, with separate image volumes, to suit all reading needs:
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Clear print - 14-point Arial, includes clear print images
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Contracted braille (grade 2)
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Standard audio CD
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Multimedia CD - contains full text and audio DAISY with DAISY player, HTML and braille-ready editions.
Separate supporting image books are available in the following formats:
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Braille tactile images
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Large print images.
How to order
To place an order, please contact RNIB on 0303 123 9999 or visit our Online Shop.
Reader feedback - Windows Explained series
"With the major changes to the interface Microsoft has introduced into Windows 7 the need for such a well-described guide is even more important for visually impaired computer users." DN, British Computer Association of the Blind, UK
"Sarah has developed a remarkable insight and understanding of how you perform tasks when you can't see the screen. Her books have become the computer bible for users and trainers alike". PB, British Computer Association of the Blind, UK.