I just got wind, from a friend of mine, that the only reason Apple is
accessible to us is because of a lawsuit by the NFB. The term of the
agreement was for accessibility improvements for three years. Here's a
question. First, what's your side of this ordeal? Second, who thinks Apple
will keep up w
I tried a VM - I had a full copy of Fusion that I would run the boot camp
partition from sometimes. It gave me issues with keyboard delays between
when I pressed a key, and when JAWS responded.
On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 10:37 PM, Maurice Mines wrote:
> or you can also use a vm. Maurice ham call kd
I've tried Olearia, Emerson, and ReadHear. Of those three, ReadHear is the
only one to play my Bookshare books. I love Olearia for it's ease of use,
and I'd like to try to get that to work. When I open the book (and it's the
folder with the book title on it), it said that it can't play it. However,
Just wanted to chime in and agree with all that's been said. I have been a mac
user since 2007, and am very excited that agencies and even some of the
blindness organizations are beginning to realize all the wonderful technology
apple has to offer everyone!
Olivia
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1-970-353-1044, nfbco newsline admen local numbers 1-970-373-30076.
On Apr 14, 2010, at 4:19 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote:
> I think you should dool boo. you will nly have 1 machine to carry around.
>
> Take care.
> On Apr 14, 2010, at
I love the keyboard commander. it is way too cool and sometimes is faster then
the doc.
Take care.
On Apr 14, 2010, at 8:00 PM, Donna Goodin wrote:
> I just tried launching itunes with the keypad commander, but made sure to
> release the option key. It launched without a problem. Thanks so mu
It works wonderfully, and set up is completely accessible.
Olivia
On Apr 14, 2010, at 6:31 PM, Slau Halatyn wrote:
> should work just fine. Set up, as I recall, was a breeze.
>
> On Apr 14, 2010, at 5:22 PM, Linda Adams wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I have just acquired this WI-Fi for my home
Shift, option, and the arrow keys.
HTH,
Olivia
On Apr 14, 2010, at 6:39 PM, Dean Hudson wrote:
>> how
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When this happened to me in October, it turned out that I needed a new logic
board. I tried reinstalling my OS, deleting my preferences, clearing my
history, and creating a test user account in order to insure that it wasn't an
issue with my user settings. Nothing worked, and apple figured out
"Linda Adams" Apr 14 09:12PM -0400 ^
Hi,
I would also appreciate this information.
I also need to know how to select a line at a time from a web page.
Thanks in advance
Linda
Select by word: shift-option-left-and-right-arrows
Select to beginning or end of line: shift-command-left-and-righ
We would be interested here at Association for the Blind of Western
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On Apr 15, 3:07 am, Kitty wrote:
> Please t
My humble opinion would be to boot windows out the door. :)
You will do perfectly fine with the Mac only.
mani
On Apr 14, 6:33 pm, "James & Nash"
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> The only thing with Dual booting is that you don't get the full experience.
> 2GB of RAM on a Mac is not - I repeat not the same as having 2
duel boot and try it before thinking pc. If you have the addaptive tech for the
pc, already and the duel boot works, you do save cash.
On 2010-04-14, at 5:59 PM, Rob wrote:
> Okay. Someone said that, for the best A.T. training experience, I should get
> both a PC running Windows, AND a Mac. What
Linda:
For the word at a time, I think you will need to interact with the
item in question using VO+Shift+Down Arrow. At some point of time ,
it starts interacting with a word at a time. Then you move through
the words with a VO + Right Arrow. I am not sure how you would do a
line.
HTH,
mani
O
I just tried launching itunes with the keypad commander, but made sure to
release the option key. It launched without a problem. Thanks so much for
pointing out the option key thing.
Best,
Donna
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Oh, weird. It does sound the same. I created a shortcut in the Keypad
Commander. the strange thing is that this never happened before today. thanks
for the tip.
Best,
Donna
On Apr 14, 2010, at 10:44 PM, Shen wrote:
> Hi.
> I think you are running into the same problem I am too. If the Option
Hi.
I think you are running into the same problem I am too. If the Options
key is held down when you launch iTunes, it will prompt you to choose
a library. This is a built-in feature of iTunes. If you try to launch
from the Dock, try just pressing enter with no other keys.
On 4/14/10, Donna Goodi
Hi,
I would also appreciate this information.
I also need to know how to select a line at a time from a web page.
Thanks in advance
Linda
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I thought I had my safari problem fixed but "not".
If anybody has ideas I'd appreciate them before I go to apple. I've reported
it but need to do more I guess.
Its been really sluggish when trying to load a web page, 15 or 20 seconds of
busy busy when trying to load a web page. I've eve
Try using opt-shift-right arrow.
On Apr 14, 2010, at 3:37 PM, Christina wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I know how to select a single character at a time using shift plus the arrow.
> However I cannot figure out how to select a word at a time. This would save
> me some time if someone could help m
Hello all,
I know how to select a single character at a time using shift plus the arrow.
However I cannot figure out how to select a word at a time. This would save me
some time if someone could help me out. Also, I do know how to select a line
at a time, just not a word at a time.
How can
The only thing with Dual booting is that you don't get the full experience. 2GB
of RAM on a Mac is not - I repeat not the same as having 2GB of RAM on a
Windows machine. The Mac and Windows utilise them differently.
TC
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On 14 Apr 2010, at 23:19, Sarah Alawami wrote:
> I
should work just fine. Set up, as I recall, was a breeze.
On Apr 14, 2010, at 5:22 PM, Linda Adams wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I have just acquired this WI-Fi for my home computer. I will be using it for
> my Macbook and a PC. This is my first experience with the Wi-Fi so I thought
> I'd ask
Hi,
Oh my god. I'm going to get one too. Yes, I have to jump on the bandwagon since
even the new people are getting Macbook Pros now. I didn't. Why did I have to
be a cheapskate? Please, can you boot it in 64-bit and tell me how it works
out? I've been curious about the difference to responsive
Hi,
Can I say beautiful, new Macbook Pros 15-17 inch? I can. Speedy! I want to buy
one. Why is it that no one buys Macbooks anymore, but always goes for the Pro?
That has always confused me.
Well, actually, you can work fine with Word documents even in Text Edit, which
is the default word proc
I think you should dool boo. you will nly have 1 machine to carry around.
Take care.
On Apr 14, 2010, at 2:59 PM, Rob wrote:
> Okay. Someone said that, for the best A.T. training experience, I should get
> both a PC running Windows, AND a Mac. What is the difference between that,
> and dual boo
Hi all,
My wife has to have the latest toys so we stopped by after work today and
picked up her new 15 inch Mac Pro. After she's done playing I'll let you know
how it works with VO.
Tom Frank
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On Apr 13, 2010, at 2:29 PM, Chris Blouch wrote:
> Note that this is only on th
Okay. Someone said that, for the best A.T. training experience, I
should get both a PC running Windows, AND a Mac. What is the
difference between that, and dual booting a Mac with both Snow
Leopard, and Windows 7? I don't see any difference, and feel dual
booting a Mac would be a more cost-
Hello Denise,
I hope the word processor you are thinking of getting is iWork09, since MS
Office for Mac is not accessible.
As for Word documents of almost any level, TextEdit or Pages will read these
just fine.
I can't answer any of your other questions having never been a Windows user.
Cheer
Hello Dan,
As long as you have an installation DVD, you can do a clean install on the Mac
Mini without worrying about what was there before. You can even do it all by
yourself! It talks you through the process.
Cheers,
Anne
On Apr 14, 2010, at 11:25 PM, danrathb...@juno.com wrote:
>
>
> H
Hello Ricardo,
I have to deal with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents in my work as a
translator, but I find that iWork09 copes with all this adequately for my
purposes. There are a few minor problems exporting Word documents to Pages, but
I rarely encounter them.
In any case, my editors
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hello,
after having my iphone for six months now, i have really enjoyed my experience
with apple. To that end, i am looking into purchasing a mac book pro. In fact,
i called for some specs today and have set one with 4 gig of ram, and a 320
hard drive, 13 in screen. again this is just a possibli
I'm a big fan of, "use what works". I love apple, but I don't love apple to
the exclusion of all else. As far as accessibility is concerned, it should
make increasingly less difference what apps you use or who provides them.
I'm interested in this thread because one of my clients wants to use
Hi everyone,
I have just acquired this WI-Fi for my home computer. I will be using
it for my Macbook and a PC. This is my first experience with the Wi-Fi
so I thought I'd ask if there is anything special I should be on the
look out for as I get it set up. My ISP is Earthlink and I have DSL.
Hello,
I am considering buying a used Mac Mini from an estate sale. The
previous owner might have left the Mini password-protected. Is there a
way to clear any passwords and reinstall OSX?
Thanks,
Dan
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I see. But the way the question is asked seems as they absolutely don't know
anything about Voiceover, simply because you can't install anything to make it
more accessible out of the box, accept for voices in other languages.
Best regards
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Hi,
It being a negative or a positive is completely dependent on the situation one
finds them self in. People use applications at work or school for example,
just because they don't have a choice. If my memory is correct, someone said
you should be adequate in MS office. On face value this i
Hi.
Sounds great, but it seems as this product will only be available in the US.
I'm from Denmark, and I wanna help you testing it, but it wouldn't be worth it
if it's only for the US.
I've just completed the survey, and I got confused about the following question:
. Are you familiar with Mac sc
Hi,
They have to be familiar with VoiceOver, at least to some degree, to attain
VoiceOver accessibility in their applications. I think what they mean is that
if you are familiar with the need not to install anything to get accessibility
out of the box. They were comparing it to Windows where i
Hi again, all,
I just tried opening iTunes in apps rather than using my shortcut, and
everything worked fine. So, I guess never mind, for now.
Cheers,
Donna
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When I try to open itunes I am being asked to choose a library. I've tried
choosing a library, but when I exit ituens my settings aren't saved. Also,
After I choose a library, I'm not able to navigate around the songs table.
Anyone know what might be going on? I have not yet upgrade
I agree. And not to mention the fact that just because most businesses use it,
that slowly the culture of networking is changing how business is done. I am
much better at editing and formatting my docs than I ever was on windows and
had used windows for several long years before that. My adequac
Hi William,
That's cool, i was just curious.
TC
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On 14 Apr 2010, at 20:34, William Windels wrote:
> Hi James,
> I am already using adium and yes, it works for msn and facebook.
>
> But, the reason is :
> 1 adium is a tird party application and, as much as possible, I t
Hi,
Of course, you have Microsoft Office for Mac, but that's not much faster. Just
to point that out.
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On Apr 14, 2010, at 9:47 PM, Nicolai Svendsen wrote:
> Hi
Hi,
Not really. I personally don't care if I am adequate or not in its use. If I
have been using a Mac computer all my life, or if I didn't use Microsoft Office
daily, I wouldn't be adequate.
SO even if you have it, adequacy is not a guarantee, regardless if it is a
necessity to use Microsoft
Hi,
Not for nothing, Most businesses in the world use Microsoft office. Is that
not a lone a reason to be adequate with MS office?
On Apr 14, 2010, at 3:06 PM, marie Howarth wrote:
> I absolutely agree with you on this. It's not all going to be about windows
> and their various third party scr
Hi James,
I am already using adium and yes, it works for msn and facebook.
But, the reason is :
1 adium is a tird party application and, as much as possible, I try to use
app's from Apple, if possible.
2 Adium is not made conform the apple defaults. e.
g. the preferences menu is complex and , it
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I absolutely agree with you on this. It's not all going to be about windows and
their various third party screen readers, we as VI technology users are
definitely being given more choice. And that is great. Just the thing we need.
It's about time windows wasn't dominating the VI computer market.
Hello Rob,
I agree with you wholeheartedly. Agencies are actually beginning to realize
that Macs are, as you stated, assistive technology now. Providing training to a
visually impaired user is also much easier. Now, you don't have to familiarize
yourself with six or so screen readers, but only
Hello,
I'm Rob. I just joined this list. I've been a Mac user for the past seven
years, as a user of their magnifier software. I love how you can just walk
up to a Mac, press a keystroke, and it zooms in or speaks. I've been telling
people that, regarding our assistive technology, we're seeing a s
Hi,
Yep, all I see is an empty scroll area. I think that is the only part that does
not work yet, but everything else looks good.
Regards,
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On Apr 14, 2010, at 7:46 PM, Br
Correct!
On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 7:25 AM, Nicolai Svendsen wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Actually, I realized I was asking a really stupid question. You can't lock
> it in an orientation if it doesn't support it. *smiles*
>
> Regards,
> Nic
> Skype: Kvalme
> MSN Messenger: nico...@home3.gvdnet.dk
> AIM: cinci
Is anyone on the list trying the newly released Echofon for Mac? It seems
quite accessible with VoiceOver, with the slight exception that the tweets
aren't being read. I'm wondering if my tweets aren't being downloaded for some
reason, or if VoiceOver can't read them. If someone else has take
Hi,
Actually, I realized I was asking a really stupid question. You can't lock it
in an orientation if it doesn't support it. *smiles*
Regards,
Nic
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On Apr 14, 2010, at 7:23 P
Here is the story. Most iPhone app work in portrait mode. Some iPad apps
work in landscape, AT BAT 2010 is a good example of landscape on the iPad
and portrait on the iPhone. Given the number of apps it is best to check
them out on an app by app basis.
On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 7:11 AM, Nicolai Sven
Hi,
Let me get this straight, though. If I understand the orientation lock feature,
it will force the application into landscape or portrait, regardless if the
application does not support landscape, for example? I'm talking mostly if you
are using iPhone applications, because I'm sure iPad app
tell me what it is, but I would rather not depend on them
> to find that out.
> THanks
>
> Chad
>
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>> had someone sighted tell me what it is, but I would rather not depend on
>> them to find that out.
>> THanks
>>
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Larry is correct all depends on the task at hand.
On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 6:40 AM, Larry Wanger wrote:
> No right answer for this. Portrait or landscape depends entirely on the app
> you are using. Some of the iPhone apps only work in portrait on either
> platform for example. How you hold it is
end on them
> to find that out.
> THanks
>
> Chad
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No right answer for this. Portrait or landscape depends entirely on the app
you are using. Some of the iPhone apps only work in portrait on either
platform for example. How you hold it is a very personal decision in terms
of what's comfortable for you. It depends on whether you're in constant
conta
I'm glad this helped you guys out. This is indeed a great list. This is where
I learned the location of the previous recipients myself.
Brett C.
On Apr 13, 2010, at 6:05 PM, Israel wrote:
> Thank you Donna for asking the question and Brett for answering. I just
> asked my friend this morni
Hi Esther and the others who have replied on my issue.
It seems as my issue was a combination of my preferences file which needs to be
reset and the Vo issue. Each time I start Itunes with the cursor tracking
turned off, it doesn't crash.
Thanks all for your help.
Best regards
Søren Jensen
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I like portrait better. hold the iPad upright, and use the switch on the right
side above the volume controls to lock it into position.
Olivia
On Apr 13, 2010, at 10:51 PM, Jesse Bollinger wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Just wondering what those who have iPads think. Is portrait or landscape
> better an
Hi,
It doesn't necessarily depend on mouse settings, however. Even if you use
VoiceOver commands like VO-Shift-Command-T to go to the iTunes Web area to the
SOurces table, it will crash. Also, if you move through headings blazingly
fast, this can also crash iTunes.
However, as soon as I notice
Well did not know he was talking about on a Mac but it is still a good thing
to backup iTunes just in case. I usually don't have to worry about backing
up but do several backups. I use a online backup called carbonite.com and
then I back up to a external device some sort. I fully believe in backing
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