iSee - Using various technologies from a blind persons perspective.

Demo of getting the Mac system clock to speak on the hour, quarter or half hour using VoiceOver

In this demo I show you how you can get the Mac's system clock to speak every hour, every quarter hour or just on the hour.

Quick tip demo of print to a pdf file from Safari

In this demo, I show you how to print to a PDF file rather than having to print to a printer.  Useful for saving receipts or other inforamtion as I do in Safari.

Demo of how to password protect a folder in OS X using VoiceOver

In this demo, I show you how you can password protect a folder in OS X by Using the Disk Utility and turning your folder in to a password protected volume that you can mont and dismount when ever you need to.

How to stream Windows Media audio in Safari on the Mac

In this demo, I show you how to stream the Windows Media audio format using Safari on your Mac with VLC and a example website: http://members.optusnet.com.au/stephenjolley/livestreams

Getting started with VoiceOver and Mountain Lion Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Getting started with VoiceOver and Mountain Lion Appendix B. VoiceOver Utility Options

Appendix B. This chapter lists the options on each VoiceOver Utility pane and explains how to use the options.

Creating web location links on the Mac desktop

I demo how to drag and drop using VoiceOver from Safari, a web address to become a web location link on your desktop or folder in Finder. This way, you can launch websites from your desktop/Folder, rather than going in to Safari first.

A run through of the apps on my Mac that I use with VoiceOver

In this demo, I go through the apps on my Mac that I use with VoiceOver and demo a few of the more interesting fun ones.

Demonstration of the iPod nano 7th generation using VoiceOver

iPod nano 7th gen description, iTunes setup, exploring the nano screens, adjusting accessibility, pairing to BT speaker, playing music/radio/audio books.

Downloading and using the I-Access Mac Downloader for the Vision Australia I-Access online service

Using the Mac downloader with http://i-accessonline.visionaustralia.org library service: membership required.

Accessing and reading daisy books on the Mac with ReadHear Pro using VoiceOver

Transferring a daisy book from the Mac using iTunes to REad2Go daisy app on iOS using VoiceOver

Copying daisy books from the Mac to the Pocket daisy player using VoiceOver

Copying daisy books from the Mac to the Victor Stream daisy player using VoiceOver

New Safari address bar for searching and web address's in Mountain Lion

New Gate Keeper security feature in Mountain Lion (not really that scary after all)

New Notifications Centre in Mountain Lion (for Messages, Reminders, Twitter etc)

New Reminders app for Mountain Lion (sync reminders with your iOS devices)

New Notes app for Mountain lion (share with your iOS devices).

New Messages app in Mountain Lion (no longer in beta)

New Twitter integration In Mountain Lion

New iCloud sharing with Textedit in Mountain Lion

New Apple TV air playing feature in Mountain Lion: send your desktop out to the Apple TV.

New Dictation feature in Mountain Lion (turn on in System preferences, Dictation/text to speech).

New Accessibility panel in Mountain Lion System preferences

New Accessibility option dialog in Mountain Lion (Option+Command+F5)

New change of accessing Spotlight via VoiceOver in Mountain Lion

New sound feature of VoiceOver in Mountain Lion

New features of VoiceOver in Mountain Lion

Getting Started with Mountain Lion and VoiceOver man 14/14 - Appendix B. VoiceOver Utility Options

This chapter lists the options on each VoiceOver Utility pane and explains how to use the options.