I too get a sense of independent achievement when I complete a challenge or
even during the task, but I also have no issue when asking to use someone
else's eyes or request to be driven to a location. This is a Reality.
And it is reassuring to find that people get satisfaction from assisting me in
my endeavours.
K.
On 11/09/2020, at 10:40 AM, CJ Daniel <cj_daniel@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Well,
All of that might be true & probably is true. But, I think the reality is
simpler. You either do the work-a-round or you do very little. *Smile*. I’m
pretty sure that all disabled people, of all disability types, have to
regularly think outside of the box. It’s a lot more complicated, &
definitely a pain in the behind @ times, but as the Grunts in Vietnam used to
say when faced with the futility of their situation, “there it is!” I’m
happiest when I can find a work-a-round &, usually, most pleased with myself.
The real frustration arises, when you hit that brick wall that says there
are no work-a-rounds. That’s when we ring the “sighted assistance bell.”
Oh, how I hate that bell. I’m blessed with a wife & children, who don’t mind
helping. But, I just hate feeling dependent.
Oh well, again, “there it is!” Best to all,
CJ
On Sep 10, 2020, at 1:13 PM, Kelvin Falconer <tusciafalconer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I changed the subject line because this is a very interesting field, one
could write a book about it.
Thinking about my own work arounds, shifting to the Mac twelve years back
from Windows, because of Voiceover was pivotal, Windows had expensive third
party solutions.
Others are similar, talking tools, tape measure, watch, audio level, scales,
battery tester, then there is what I feel has been a very strong spatial
sense memory, seemingly stronger than most sighted people.
Plus I have to be somewhat fearlessly foolish to attempt anything at all,
and I attempt almost everything !
Perhaps the necessity to find a workaround calls on a Creativity otherwise
left dormant.
K.
On 11/09/2020, at 6:51 AM, CJ Daniel <cj_daniel@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Yeah,
I tell my wife, all the time, that I’ve been doing “work arounds” since I
was nine-years-old & the lights went out. So, I understand that Logic. I
wish you success.
All the best to you & yours,
CJD
On Sep 10, 2020, at 6:44 AM, Keith Reedy <keithreedy@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi CJ and thank you for your note and thanks for caring enough to write.
First of all I am just not a Microsoft fan so I stay away from that stuff.
But the real thing here is I love making things work that others say will
not work. Work around is my middle name, grin, smile.
kr
We are Braille Bible printers,
http://biblesfortheblind.org
Keith Reedy
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On Sep 9, 2020, at 8:05 PM, CJ Daniel <cj_daniel@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Keith,
I, too, am using the MS Office 365 suite on my Mac. As others have
stated, the new model is for subscription not outright purchase, but the
applications do—indeed—reside on your machine. And, as far as I know,
there’s no move afoot to change that model. I’ve found the accessibility
to be very high. With the exception of some clunkiness in Outlook.
Which is no problem for me, as I choose to use Apple’s Mail App anyway.
Seems like your getting a lot of the same info & that’s frustrating
you…;-). Well, I’ve reached the same place in life, “it should work &
dang it, I’m gonna make it work. LOL. I wish you success in all your
endeavorss. Your the best & we all benefit from your list & early work
with VoiceOver.
Best to you,
CJ
On Sep 7, 2020, at 5:58 PM, Keith Reedy <keithreedy@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks my friend,
My wife who is our secretary was using MS word but then they went
internet only and neither one of us is comfortable with that and pages
no longer supports Male merge and we need that.
I think I am going to poke around a little while longer. Some years ago
I used this app even translated braille with it. Maybe I am just
missing something.
Thanks again CJ.
Keith Reedy
On Sep 7, 2020, at 7:33 PM, CJ Daniel <cj_daniel@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Keith,
My results were the same as Johns. Actually, worse now that I think
about it, because it was pretty much inaccessible. Have you considered
Pages? Johnathan Mosen has a complete audio tutorial on his site
for…maybe…$35? I’m not a hundred percent certain about the tutorial’s
price. But, I do remember, when I bought my tutorial on Amadeus about
a month ago, it was a temptation. Anyway, just a thought & best of
luck.
Blessings,
CJ
On Sep 7, 2020, at 1:53 PM, Keith Reedy <keithreedy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hi folks,
I used Libre office writer some years ago and it went quite well
however I am trying it again and I don’t seem to be able to read text.
Is any one using this app? If so, what has changed and what is the
secret?
Thanks.
Keith Reedy>
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