[mac4theblind] Re: Introduction
- From: John Panarese <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2014 22:56:17 -0400
Hello and welcome to the list.
Yes, MS Office, in its current state, is not accessible, but there are many
ways around that issue. For example, Apple iWorks. Also, the Safari web
browser is just as fine a browser as Internet Explorer and probably a lot more
safer.
What it comes down to is your desire and dedication of towards making a
switch. I would do a search on
www.applevis.com
for podcasts and you are certainly more than welcome to look at my site and
check out the Demonstrations pages. In addition, I have a Getting Started with
the Mac page
http://macfortheblind.com/Getting-started-with-the-Mac-and-VoiceOver?page_id=1235
that you can certainly reference.
I think you should find enough material to help you get started and make a
decision as to the direction to consider. Of course, feel free to ask any
questions.
Take Care
John D. Panarese
Director
Mac for the Blind
Tel, (631) 724-4479
Email, john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com
APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX 10.7 LION and 10.8 Mountain
Lion
AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE
MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT
On Jun 15, 2014, at 7:24 PM, Tom Behler <tombehler@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hello, everyone.
>
> I have just joined this e-mail list, and would like to introduce myself as a
> means of letting you know why I am reaching out to you for a bit of
> assistance. Hopefully, this intro will help you understand who I am, what my
> situation is, and what I’m trying to accomplish.
>
> I am a blind Professor of Sociology at Ferris State University in Michigan.
> I have been teaching for over 30 years, and have used adaptive computer
> technology to perform various aspects of my job for the vast majority of that
> time. Of course, like all of us, adaptive technology has been fundamentally
> important to me in various aspects of my personal life as well.
>
> Anyway, since Ferris State University is still pretty much a windows-based
> institution,I currently use Windows 7, Office 2010, Jaws 14, the Duxbury
> Braille translation software, and the Juliet Pro-60 embosser to do my work
> both at my office and at home.
>
> My office computer is slated to be replaced this Fall, and I have been given
> the opportunity to at least play around with a loaner Macbook Pro laptop over
> the summer, to test out its possible usefulness for me as a replacement
> computer. The Macbookpro that I’m borrowing over the summer uses the
> Mavericks 10.9 OSX operating system. If I go with a Mac for my actual office
> replacement computer, it would be an Imac desk top.
>
> If I do not decide to make the switch to a Mac, I’d simply go with a Dell
> desktop PC.
>
> I understand that Microsoft Office programs for the Mac, such as Word, Excel,
> and Internet Explorer are not very accessible with Mac Voiceover. I also
> have been told that there may be some major compatibility issues with the
> Duxbury Braille translation software, and my Juliet Pro-60 embosser.
>
> What I am requesting from you is some basic guidance regarding whether trying
> to learn, and switch over to a Mac would be feasible, given the above
> concerns, and given the short time I would have to learn a Mac, in order to
> get it totally up and running for the Fall semester.
>
> Are there some very general podcasts and/or tutorials you could point me to
> to help give me at least some idea of what I’d be getting into as I try to
> learn the mechanics of basic Mac operation?
>
> Thanks for whatever you can do to assist me. Although I may not respond to
> every post I receive, please know that each reply will be read and considered
> seriously.
>
> Sincerely,
> Dr. Tom Behler, Professor of Sociology
> Department Of Social Sciences
> Ferris State University
> Big Rapids, MI
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