[bksvol-discuss] Re: O_T Accessible DVD players

  • From: "Gary Petraccaro" <garyp130@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 02:40:09 -0500

One thing to bear in mind is that there is no lay out except as far as the dvd 
player is concerned.  Menus on dvds are specific to that dvd.  The only thing 
you can do with the machine is start, stop, hit enter, pause, skip backwards 
and forwards and scan in both directions.  Skip means moving to previous 
"chapters", while scan means fast forward or rewind.
----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Julie Morales 
  To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 2:34 PM
  Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: O_T Accessible DVD players


  I, too, play DVD's on my computer. I, too, have a DVD player hooked up to my 
  TV but haven't had anyone over here yet who can show me the layout. I do 
  have a little vision, so if I know what to do, I believe I can do it. I just 
  haven't had anyone over here to show me yet, but if there are any accessible 
  ones out there, I'd definitely be interested. Take care.
  Julie Morales
  To be in your children's memories tomorrow, you need to be in their lives 
  today. -- Unknown
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Lorana Chanicut" <loravara@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 12:21 AM
  Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: O_T Accessible DVD players


  *Ponders* Others may have more information on this than I do, but I'll admit
  that I play my DVDs on the computer, using any number of applications,
  including Intervideo WinDVD player.  I'd love to hear others' suggestions on
  this.

  I do have a DVD player that connects to my TV as well.  My first observation
  was that the remotes are often designed very well, and you can tell the
  arrow keys, the OK button, the numbers, readily by touch.

  I've also learned that typically you can put the DVD in, and when it starts
  playing music, press OK a couple of times.  That will take you into the
  feature presentation, but often, accessing the extras is difficult, which is
  why I prefer the computer.

  If others have other suggestions, I'd be glad to hear them as well.

  Lora

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Shelley L. Rhodes" <juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>;
  <nabs@xxxxxxx>
  Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 9:33 PM
  Subject: [bksvol-discuss] O_T Accessible DVD players


  >I was very frustrated the last time I went to the video store, and found,
  >to
  > my dismay, that I can't get VHS yes, videos any longer.
  >
  > So... it is time to bite the bullet as it were, and get a DVD player.
  >
  > Does anyone have any suggestions on accessible ones, ones where you DON'T
  > have to see the screen to get the darn thing to play?
  >
  > I can't use one on the PC, as apparently it messes up my screen reader or
  > so
  > the tech guy told me when I asked about it.  Is something to do with my
  > PC.
  >
  > Anyway, would appreciate any suggestions anyone has on stand alone, or
  > portable players that have worked for them.
  >
  > Thanks you and sorry for the O_T. smile.
  >
  > Shelley L. Rhodes and Judson, guiding golden
  > juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
  > Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc.
  > Graduate Advisory Council
  > www.guidedogs.com
  >
  > The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to
  > stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs.
  >
  >      -- Vance Havner
  >
  >
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