[macvoiceover] A computer with a built in screenreader.
- From: Keith Reedy <wa9dro@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:24:28 -0400
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A Computer with a built-in Screen-reader
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.
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.
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 and grammar on your work. Also included in the software is an e-mail
program, An internet browser,
Address book, Dictionary, calendar, calculator 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.
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.
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 and links to help you to learn
how to get around most effectively on your MAC with Voiceover.
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
www.biblesfortheblind.org
Start your search for a new MAC, buy on line, or search for an Apple store near
you at:
<http://www.apple.com/>
Find information on learning to use your MAC and other helpful links under MAC
with Voiceover at,
<http://www.icanworkthisthing.com/>
Download a Bible program, free, from,
<http://www.macsword.com/>
Join the MAC Voiceover list and we will help you with your questions at,
<//www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover>
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> Click on the link below to go to our homepage.
> http://www.icanworkthisthing.com
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> Manage your subscription by using the web interface on the link below.
> //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover
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> Users can subscribe to this list by sending email to
> macvoiceover-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> with 'subscribe' in the Subject field OR by logging into the Web
> interface at //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover
>
>
> Click on the link below to go to our homepage.
> http://www.icanworkthisthing.com
>
> Manage your subscription by using the web interface on the link below.
> //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover
>
> Users can subscribe to this list by sending email to
> macvoiceover-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> with 'subscribe' in the Subject field OR by logging into the Web
> interface at //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover
>
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