I know CJ, my patience is tried when people go to do something for me before
checking whether I am already able to do it myself, well meaning but possibly
don't yet understand how important it is for us to be doing things for
ourselves, workarounds or not.
I have just come in from cutting back Pampas grass with my electric brush
cutter, I take a cane of bamboo with me to wave around checking the landscape,
as bizarre as it sounds, I am proud of my achievements.
Anybody got a good workaround for frying bacon ?
K.
On 11/09/2020, at 11:29 AM, CJ Daniel <cj_daniel@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Yip,
I hear you & agree. I don’t mind asking & I don’t mind giving them the
opportunity to help. I just really don’t want to give in to have to ask. If
that makes any sense, which it probably doesn’t. But, I understand what I
mean & that’s enough…LOL.
Anyway, interesting topic. All the best,
CJD
On Sep 10, 2020, at 4:24 PM, Kelvin Falconer <tusciafalconer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
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
keithreedy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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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