[macvoiceover] A computer with a built in screenreader, spread the MAC!

Hello every one,

I am sending you an attached file with some information that we are putting on our sites in the next day or so. I hope that those of you who have websites will use this, or write something like it.

Thanks
        
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A Computer with a built-in Screen-reader\
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What a disappointment it is to a blind man or woman to pay several hundred 
dollars for a computer and bring it home from the store, or have it delivered 
to your home, or office, only to find out that if you are blind, you can't use 
your computer.  In fact, if you are blind, you must pay up to $1100.00 to order 
another piece of software, a screen reader to make your brand new computer tell 
you what is on the screen and speak the keys on the keyboard as you press them. 
 I know what that is like, I have been there and done that, but not any more.\
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As of April the 29th, 2005, there is now a computer that a sighted person or a 
blind person can use right out of the box, because, a screen-reader is built in 
to the operating system.  It is the most installed screen-reader in the world, 
why? Because, it is installed on every computer sold.  This screen reader is 
installed on millions of computers, not just a few thousand.  This means that 
if you are a blind computer user, you can enter a growing number of mall and 
airport kiosks, classrooms, libraries, internet cafes and the list goes on and 
use a computer to access the news, weather, check your e-mail just like your 
sighted counterpart.\
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This computer has a built in word processor which will open, create,  or edit 
Microsoft Word files, XML files or text files and will help you to check the 
spelling on your work.  Also included in the software is an e-mail program, An 
internet browser,\
Address book, Dictionary and more,  and if you need A Bible program you can 
have one as a free download.  I use one of these computers every day in my 
office and home.\
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This computer is an Apple Macintosh, or, MAC for short.  The screen-reader is 
called, Voiceover and it comes installed on every new MAC, beginning with 
Operating system, 10.4, or Tiger.  \
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You can choose a  laptop if you are an "on the go" person or a desktop.  Here 
are some links that will help you choose the model of MAC that is right for 
you, You will also find links to a Bible program, a calendar program that will 
work with Voiceover and links to help you to learn how to get around most 
effectively on your MAC with Voiceover.\
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Good luck and smile, your life is about to change, mine has.\
\
Keith Reedy\
Director and Technology Interface Coordinator \
BIBLES FOR THE BLIND AND\
VISUALLY HANDICAPPED INTERNATIONAL\
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Start your search for a new MAC, buy on line, or search for an Apple store near 
you at:\
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http://www.apple.com\
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Find information on learning to use your MAC and other helpful links  under MAC 
with Voiceover at,\
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http://www.icanworkthisthing.com\
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Download a Bible program, free,  from,\
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http://www.macsword.com}}\
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Daychaser is a good calendar program that works well with Voiceover.  The 
program sells for about $20.  You can buy this program, or, download a demo at,\
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"http://www.econtechnologies.com/site/pages/daychaser/daychaser_overview.html"}}{\fldrslt
 http://www.econtechnologies.com/site/pages/daychaser/daychaser_overview.html\
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Join the MAC Voiceover list and we will help you with your questions at,\
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"http://www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover"}}{\fldrslt 
http://www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover}}\
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Keith Reedy
WA9DRO@xxxxxxxxx
God gives his best to those who leave the choice with him--J. Hudson Taylor


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