1. New and Emerging Technology from GW Micro GW Micro was founded in 1990 and has always focused on products for people who are blind and visually impaired, and continues to lead in the field of computer accessibility. www.gwmicro.com GW Micro has been developing screen reading solutions for more than 22 years!

2. Mission At GW Micro, we strive to enable access to every application and utility available for Windows so our customers can be more independent and successful at home, at school and in the work place work. www.gwmicro.com

3. Window-Eyes EXPERIENCE THE WORLD LIKE NEVER BEFORE. The most comprehensive screen reader software package for the blind and visually impaired. www.gwmicro.com

4. Pioneers in the Screen Reader Industry Created Display Chain Management (DCM) First to support PDF files First to support FLASH First full-featured screen reader to support Vista First full-featured screen reader to support Windows 7 First full-featured screen reader to support Office 2007 First to support Citrix, Remote Desktop and Terminal Services www.gwmicro.com

5. Partnerships with Key Technology Manufacturers Microsoft Apple Adobe IBM Citrix www.gwmicro.com

6. What is a screen reader? A screen reader is a software application that is designed to enable people who are blind or visually impaired to use a computer independently and successfully. Screen readers provide access to a computer user who is blind or low vision by translating visual on-screen information into speech and/or Braille output. Screen readers can provide access to web pages, documents, email, spreadsheets, presentations, 3 rd party applications and more…. www.gwmicro.com

7. Skills needed to access a PC with a Screen Reader 1.Strong keyboarding skills a.Speech recognition continues to evolve and is an alternative method of input but not yet well supported or easy to learn 2.Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Windows based applications 3.Familiarity of navigating Windows with keyboard commands 4.Familiarity of keyboard commands and features of screen reader www.gwmicro.com

8. Window-Eyes Apps www.gwmicro.com Apps? Scripts? Open Language concept More simple way to create customization

9. Future – Windows 8 and beyond... Windows 8 Sneak Peak and Demonstration Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Start screen and Metro UI –Apps –Charm bar Search screen Classic desktop www.gwmicro.com

10. GWConnect GW Connect is a free program that is “plugged into Skype” Easy to use – completely accessible – communicate with the world – three “flavors” – your choice Skype™ is a trademark of Skype Technologies S.A. www.gwmicro.com

11. GWConnect Key Features 1.Avoid inaccessible changes in the user interface 2.GWConnect will always make the Skype service available to blind and visually impaired computer users regardless of new versions of Skype that are released. 3.All blind and visually impaired users who are running Windows can use GWConnect at no cost 4.GWConnect is a demonstration GW Micro’s commitment to make mainstream software accessible www.gwmicro.com

12. Window-Eyes - Sci-Voice Lab Solution www.gwmicro.com

13. Students who are blind or visually impaired have been underrepresented in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The new collaborative effort between GW Micro and Independence Science strives to provide a solution that will enable more blind and visually impaired students around the world to enter the STEM fields. www.gwmicro.com Window-Eyes - Sci-Voice Lab Solution

14. This comprehensive and accessible bundle of products is known as the Sci-Voice Lab Solution, which includes the following hardware and software components: 1.Vernier LabQuest (stand-alone data collection interface 2.Sci-Voice for LabQuest (text-to-speech plugin for LabQuest) 3.Vernier Logger Pro (data collection and analysis application for PC) 4.Window-Eyes (screen reader application for PC) 5.Window-Eyes app for Logger Pro (enhances Logger Pro accessibility with Window-Eyes) www.gwmicro.com

15. Window-Eyes - Sci-Voice Lab Solution Key Features 1.LabQuest from Vernier is a portable hand held device that can be used to collect scientific data from over 75 different Vernier sensors.Vernier sensors 2.Sensors are available for a wide variety of scientific fields including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to meet the needs of any educational curriculum. 3.Sci-Voice Access for LabQuest adds text-to-speech functionality to the LabQuest hand held device. www.gwmicro.com

16. Window-Eyes - Sci-Voice Lab Solution Key Features continued … 1.Logger Pro is award-winning, data-collection and analysis software that is student friendly, versatile and powerful. 2.Collect live data from more than 80 different sensors and devices. 3.Import data from Vernier interfaces including LabQuest. 4.Read values and slope from graphs using examine and tangent line tools. 5.The Window-Eyes app for Logger Pro is an accessibility bridge between Logger Pro and Window-Eyes. www.gwmicro.com

17. ReadIt Wand The ReadIt Wand is a portable USB camera that turns your PC or laptop into a feature rich reading and magnification system. www.gwmicro.com

18. ReadIt Wand Key Features 1.Image View 2.Overlay View 3.Column View 4.Horizontal View 5.Vertical View 6.Word View www.gwmicro.com

19. ReadIt Wand Key Features continued … 1.Automatic Multi-Lingual Speech Output 2.High Quality 5 Megapixel Camera 3.Virtual X/Y Live View 4.Document Storage 5.Import and Export Documents 6.Windows 7 Multi-Touch Support 7.Coming very soon – ReadEasy Move www.gwmicro.com

20. Thanks for coming, see you Later! www.gwmicro.com