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05-22-2019, 11:29 PM | #1 | ||
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The only way I deal with these is by work-arounds and other accommodations. I don't even try to read large blocks of text. Even healthy brains struggle with them. Line lengths in excess of 80 characters are not reasonable, even to healthy brains. The brain stops comprehending at 80 characters or less. Vision, nystagmus (not curable) and such make it difficult to follow from one line to the next. Don't try to fight these. Find a work around. Use a blank sheet of paper above and below on large blocks of text if they are on paper. You don't mention the differences between on a compouter screen and on paper. There can be a huge difference. Subtitles are miserable because they jump. A transcript is much better. You need to be able to read at your pace, not the pace of the closed captioning. Read my post about struggles to read web content. Please post your specifics there. In the US, these are ADA issues. I am trying to fight this at the federal level. Web based content has become impossible in the past few years.
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05-23-2019, 08:48 AM | #2 | ||
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I have had very similar issues, although have not used subtitles. Have you tried Read&Write accessibility software? I got it through disability services at my job, but see that it is available as an app through Google Chrome. I don't know the cost. I have found it to be very helpful.
It highlights one line of text at a time, and simultaneously does text-to-speech; i.e. it audio reads the line. It works on documents and webpages. It also does speech-to-text. |
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Unfortunately both mediums seem to be equally as bad. I'll make an effort to be mindful and see if I can spot a difference. Quote:
On a more personal note, It'd be comforting to know what jobs you've been able to work over the years. I'm 18, at Uni right now studying business and am considered to be bright; but this accident has made things difficult for me. Considering PCS and my issues, would a more practical career path be a better option. Maybe more future proof? Thanks for the Input. |
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