iSee - Using various technologies from a blind persons perspective.

Mac tip demo Sound Source follow-up demo, another easier way to change sound source on the Mac and VoiceOver as well

In this demo, I show you a much easier way to change the sound source on your Mac by adding Volume Control to your Extras menu, and you don't have to change anything with VoiceOver.

I also show you how to get VoiceOver to use a different sound source via the VoiceOver Utility within the Sound category.

Demo of playing back voice messages with Messages in Yosemite using Voiceover

With the latest release of Yosemite update out at the end of January 2015, VoiceOver users can now playback voice messages in Messages in Yosemite.  Before this, you could only send voice messages, not play them back on the Mac: of course, you could always play them back on iOS.

Demo of using the VoiceOver Trackpad Commander (2 finger double tap at top) to access not only main menu, but Extras Menu as well.

In this demo I show you how to access the Extras menu once Voiceover brings the Main Menu in to focus with the two finger double tap at the top of the Trackpad, which then allows you to drag your finger across to the Extras menu items and then take your finger up to access a specific Extras menu item.

For Mac and Windows screen reader users: how to play or search.play podcasts on http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com

For Mac and Windows screen reader users: how to play or search.play podcasts on http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com

Main new features of Mavericks using VoiceOver on the Mac air

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

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.

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.

Demo of ChangeReaction; self voicing game: from the Mac App Store

A great self-voicing coin stack puzzle style game for the Mac. Also show you how to adjust the rate of the system voice that the game uses.

Demo of SilverDollar: self voicing game: from the Mac App Store

This game is self-voicing and contains 3 games: Start a Brawl, Practise your GunSlinger skills, and play the One-armed Bandit. As it utilises the Mac system voice, I also show you how to change the system voice rate.

switching from a Windows screen reader to the Mac using VoiceOver

In this spoken document, I go through the points that I go through to assist someone in transferring from Windows/Screen reader to the Mac/VoiceOver (re-posted).

Demonstration of iTunes 11 on the Mac using VoiceOver

This demo gives you an overview of the iTunes 11 new interface 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

My family and Apple - How all the accessibility within Apple products comes together.

Just a brief story from me how I and my family uses Apple products from an Accessibility perspective.

How to setup and use the Personal Hotspot feature on the iPhone using VoiceOver

How to share your iPhone as a wi-fi Hotspot for your Mac.

VoiceOver for the Mac Overview of the navigation options

Navigation options overviewed VO Lock, QuickNav, Trackpad, Numpad, and Keyboard Commanders.

Installing and using the Looktel Money Reader with VoiceOver on the Mac

Using Night Owl (YoruFukurou) Twitter application with VoiceOver on the Mac

Creating and adding items to a Playlist in iTunes on the Mac using VoiceOver

How to use your iPod shuffle or nano as a USB stick 18022010

Using Word Completion Suggestions in Mac OS with VoiceOver

Using Auto Spelling Suggestions in Lion with Voiceover

VoiceOver Getting Started Guide (Lion) Table Of Contents 1-14

VoiceOver Getting Started Guide (Lion) Chapter 1 Introducing VoiceOver 2-14