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Hello all,

Does anyone know of a service or software system that transcribes audio files 
(interviews, focus groups, meetings) into text? Doing transcription the old 
fashioned way is using up way too much of our time!

Thanks!

Alex Trumbull
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From: Barbara Hass <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Tue, December 7, 2010 2:28:10 PM
Subject: Re: Touch screen monitor suggested heights

here is a height and weight growth chart for children ages 2 to 20 so 
you can select the height for what age group you wish to attract.
http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/growthcharts2/l/bl_growthcharts.htm

Barbara Hass, retired librarian

In a message dated 12/7/2010 12:56:03 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, 
[log in to unmask] writes:
Wesley:
>
>A.D.A. does not specifically address computer touch screens. The closest 
>I could find was ATMs. In that case the maximum height can not exceed 54 
>inches if the reach depth is less than 10 inches. (Lower if the reach 
>depth is more than 10 inches).
>
>Which brings me to my question again. I can place both of the 
>touchscreens (they will have the same content) below 54 inches. But what 
>is a good average height for kids?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Patrick
>
>Patrick McQuillan
>Education and Outreach Specialist
>IRIS
>Washington, DC
>202-682-2220
>
>
>On 12/7/10 10:58 AM, Wesley S. Creel wrote:
>> Good Morning Patrick
>> For exhibit user interfaces, such as the height for placing a touch
>> screen monitor -- I recommend the standards set forth by the A.D.A.
>> (Americans with Disabilities Act).  BTW, it is the law of the
>> land.......
>> Best Wishes for Success,
>> Wesley
>> Wesley S. Creel
>> Administrator of Programs
>> Pink Palace Family of Museums
>> Memphis, TN
>> www.memphismuseums.org
>> office 901.320.6370
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
>> Behalf Of Patrick McQuillan
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 9:32 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Touch screen monitor suggested heights
>>
>> We are installing an exhibit that will have two computer touchscreens
>> mounted to the wall. One for use by adults, one for use by children.
>>
>> Is there a recommended height to place monitors for adults and children?
>>
>> I'm hoping someone who does more exhibits than I will have some
>> recommendations. Other than me placing it where it works for me and for
>> my 9 year old.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Patrick
>>
>
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