Telugu eSpeak Training with NVDA
NVDA team conducted a two-day workshop at the Hyderabad Central University (HCU) for lecturers and students for reading and writing in Telugu using eSpeak with NVDA on December 1 and 2, 2014.
A total of 27 participants attended the programme, which was organized by Anavaram, AP – HCU and member of Empowerment Cell of HCU.
The event was inaugurated by the Pro. VC of HCU Haribabu and Dr. Rajgopal Chairman, Empowerment Cell, HCU.
The event focused on the following points:
- Introduction to NVDA as a Screen Reader.
- Advantages of Espeak.
- Use of Espeak to access various content in regional languages.
- Installation of NVDA.
- Configuration of NVDA.
- Installation of Espeak.
- Reading in Telugu.
- Writing in Telugu using Phonetic and Inscript keyboards.
- Writing in Hindi using Phonetic and Inscript keyboards.
- Demonstration of various aids and appliances.
The Telugu reading and writing sessions were conducted by Hanardhan Naidu, Telugu Espeak Tester. His contribution was acknowledged by one and all present.
Further sessions for eSpeak Telugu will be planned for Vijaywada in January 2015, by Janardhan Naidu.
The sessions were welcome by the participants, stating that eSpeak Telugu and Hindi will help them in their studies as many students were pursuing their graduation and post graduation in Telugu and Hindi. Till date they did not have any other source of reading or writing in the stated languages and hence had to depend upon readers for their studies. They also appreciated the fact that by reading and writing in Telugu and Hindi, it will enhance their chances for government and PSU employment.
