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Blinded Veterans Association South Texas Regional Group Chat Room

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General Information

The chat room may be accessed by clicking on the link below!
The first time you enter the page, you will be prompted to download and install a "Web Communication Plugin".
This software is necessary for you to communicate in the chat room.

Assuming that your system has a sound card and speakers, you will also need a microphone.
Many people use a headset with a builtin microphone, which is very handy, but a stand alone microphone may be purchased for around $10.00 or less.

HOW TO SETUP YOUR MICROPHONE

The following procedure is for Windows XP.

  1. Navigate to "Settings" on the "Start Menu" and press the RIGHT ARROW twice to open the "Control Panel".
  2. Navigate to "Sounds and Audio Devices: and press ENTER.
  3. Press CONTROL + TAB to get to the "Voice" page.
  4. TAB to the Voice Recording "Volume" button and press the Spacebar.
  5. TAB to the "Microphone Volume" up/down slider and set it to about 85 percent.
  6. TAB once to the "Select" checkbox and make sure it is checked (use the Spacebar to check and uncheck it).
  7. TAB once more to the "Advanced" button and press the Spacebar.
  8. Make sure that the "Mic Boost" is checked, then TAB to "Close".
  9. Close the panel with ALT + F4and then repeat steps 1 through 3 above.
  10. TAB to the "Test Hardware" button and press the Spacebar.
  11. Follow the prompts to setup and test your microphone (use the Jaws cursor to read the panels).
  12. After the test is completed, press the Spacebar on the "Finish" button in the final panel and then TAB to the "OK" button and press ENTER.

Your microphone should now be setup and ready for you to chat.

How to Enter the Chat Room

After the plug-in software has been installed:
when you enter the site, type in your user name in the "Name:" field.
Tab past the "Password:" field to the "Login" button and press the spacebar.
No password is required!

How to Talk

Press the left "CTRL" key to talk.
Release the key when done talking to listen.

Creating Shortcuts on the Desktop

You can create a shortcut to this page on your "Desktop":
Press the "Application" key (to the left of the right "CTRL", key).
Navigate to the "Create Shortcut" option and press the "ENTER" key.
Follow the prompts to create the shortcut!

To create a shortcut on your "Desktop" for the Chat Room:
Click on the "Chat Room for BVA/STRG" link below
When the page opens, Tab to the "Name" field
Right mouse click on a blank area (turn Jaws cursor on, move to a blank spot and press * on the NumPad).
Navigate to the "Create Shortcut" option and press the "ENTER" key.
Follow the prompts to create the shortcut!

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