Apple and Other Accessible technology

Demo of accessing a daisy book in to Read2Go via Safari on iOS from an online daisy service.

davidwoodbr — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:35:56 +0000

In this demo, I show you how to use an online daisy service such as http://i-accessonline.visionaustralia.org to directly download a daisy book in to Safari, and by using the OpenIn function, open that daisy book in Read2Go.

Extensive run through of the now accessible iOS Kindle app with VoiceOver

davidwoodbr — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:49:11 +0000

In this demo, I take you through most of the features of the now Accessible iOS Kindle app with VoiceOver plus using Safari to purchase/send a book to the app.

Demo of the OneTap iOS app to allow Home icon dialing from your Home screen

davidwoodbr — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:17:27 +0000

In this demo, I show you how to use the OneTap app on the iPhone to create a dialling icon on the Home screen of your iPhone.

Demonstration of the Logitech Solar K760 Bluetooth keyboard switchable between 3 devices

davidwoodbr — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:39:47 +0000

In this demo, I describe the Logitech Solar K760 Bluetooth keyboard, explain how to pair up to 3 devices, and give a demo of switching from iPhone, Mac, and my Windows laptop: all done by the same keyboard.

Demonstration of The Meteor Vibrating Watch

davidwoodbr — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:20:11 +0000

Demo of the Meteor vibrating clock from www.alexandravision.com - description, telling the time, and how to reset the time.

Demonstration of the Victor Stream 2nd addition

davidwoodbr — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:09:03 +0000

In this demo, I take you through a physical description of the new Victor Stream 2nd edition, and discuss some of the new features.

How to create a Phone contact to automatically log you in to an automated phone system

davidwoodbr — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:09:15 +0000

In this demo, show you how to crate a contact to auto dial in to a phone service such as work voice mail using the phone number, login details, and the number to check any unread msgs.

Getting started with VoiceOver and Mountain Lion Table of Contents

davidwoodbr — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:41:43 +0000

This document describes what will be covered in each of the chapters for using VoiceOver in Mountain Lion.

Getting started with VoiceOver and Mountain Lion Chapter 1. Introducing VoiceOver

davidwoodbr — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:34:49 +0000

This chapter introduces VoiceOver, the advanced screen-reading technology integrated into OS X. VoiceOver enables users with visual disabilities to control their Mac using a rich set of keyboard commands and gestures. This chapter provides an overview of VoiceOver and key topics such as the VoiceOver cursor and current focus, keyboard shortcuts, and using function keys on some keyboards.

Getting started with VoiceOver and Mountain Lion Chapter 2. Learning VoiceOver Basics

davidwoodbr — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:28:01 +0000

This chapter provides information about the basics of using VoiceOver, including how to get help while you’re learning. You’ll learn how to turn VoiceOver on and off and pause it, how to hear information about items on the screen and interact with them, and how to use cursor tracking.

Getting started with VoiceOver and Mountain Lion Chapter 3. Learning OS X Basics

davidwoodbr — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:10:31 +0000

This chapter introduces OS X and key features such as the desktop, Finder, Dock, and Spotlight. You’ll learn how to use menus, buttons, and accessibility features that make it easier to use your Mac, as well as how to work with apps and windows.

Getting started with VoiceOver and Mountain Lion Chapter 4. Working with Text

davidwoodbr — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:43:54 +0000

Text is found in many places, such as in windows and dialogs, in content areas like webpages and help files, and in documents. This chapter explains how to use VoiceOver to read, select, and edit text.

Getting started with VoiceOver and Mountain Lion Chapter 5. Navigating Content

davidwoodbr — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:29:19 +0000

VoiceOver provides numerous ways to navigate content and text. In this chapter, you’ll learn how to navigate content such as tables and text, and how to use navigation features such as Quick Nav, the Item Chooser, and hot spots, among others.

Getting started with VoiceOver and Mountain Lion Chapter 6. Browsing the Internet

davidwoodbr — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:17:07 +0000

This chapter provides information about using VoiceOver to browse and navigate webpages effectively using two different navigation modes, tables, images, frames, and web spots, as well as the VoiceOver Web Item rotor.

Getting started with VoiceOver and Mountain Lion Chapter 7. Using OS X Apps

davidwoodbr — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:50:02 +0000

OS X comes with many accessible apps that you can use with VoiceOver, such as Mail, Messages, and iTunes. This chapter provides information about using some of the OS X apps.

Getting started with VoiceOver and Mountain Lion Chapter 8. Collaborating with Other Users

davidwoodbr — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:38:47 +0000

This chapter explains how to use features that enhance collaboration between users. You’ll learn about the caption panel, the braille panel, the screen curtain, and tiling visuals. You’ll also learn how to mute speech and sound effects.

Getting started with VoiceOver and Mountain Lion Chapter 9. Customising VoiceOver

davidwoodbr — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:32:49 +0000

This chapter explains how to customize your VoiceOver environment to best suit your needs. You’ll learn how to customize settings for voices, spoken details, braille displays, pronunciations, and more. You’ll also learn how to reset, export, and import your preferences, as well as use portable preferences and VoiceOver activities.

Getting started with VoiceOver and Mountain Lion Chapter 10. Using Braille Displays

davidwoodbr — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:16:54 +0000

This chapter provides information about using refreshable braille displays, both plug in and Bluetooth, with VoiceOver. This chapter also includes a list of the many types of braille displays VoiceOver supports.

Getting started with VoiceOver and Mountain Lion Chapter 11. Using VoiceOver Gestures

davidwoodbr — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:02:45 +0000

This chapter explains how you can control your Mac using VoiceOver gestures on a Multi-Touch trackpad.

Getting started with VoiceOver and Mountain Lion Appendix A. Commands and Gestures

davidwoodbr — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:54:47 +0000

Appendix A. This chapter lists VoiceOver commands and gestures, organized into categories.