Re: Jaws for Macintosh computers?

  • From: Matthew T Dyer <mdyer1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:08:53 -0500

Tom,  There is a program built into mac osx 10.4 and higher called  
voice over.  It works well and works with moste applocations.  For  
more info check out www.apple.com/accessibility/voiceover.  HTH.

Matthew


On Nov 1, 2009, at 10:03 PM, tom behler wrote:

> Ok, guys, it's time to tap into your wisdom again.
>
> I am attending a work-related conference, and someone just asked me  
> if there
> is a Jaws program, or equivalent, for Macintosh computers?
>
> I told them that I didn't think so, but I suspect someone on here  
> would know
> for sure.
>
> The person who asked me has a relative who is a Mac user, and is  
> loosing
> his/her sight, so is starting to wonder about speech screen reading  
> software
> that might be useful.
>
> I'm at this conference for the next ffew days, so if anyone has any  
> info,
> I'll be able to pass it along to the person asking the question.
>
> Thanks as always!
>
> Tom Behler in Colorado
>
>
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