iSee - Using various technologies from a blind persons perspective.

Demo of the VoiceOver hand-writing mode in iOS 7

Overview of iOS 7 and VoiceOver Accessibility

Demo of the iPod Classic September 2013Demo

Physical description of the iPod classic, navigating, and playing content via the click wheel.

Demo of redeeming iTunes gift card codes via the Mac EyeSight camera

In this demo, I show you how easy it is to redeem codes yourself from compatible iTunes gift cards without having to ask anyone else to do it for you by using iTunes on your Mac with the EyeSight camera.

Demo of using Skype out to check work voice mail and take notes using VoiceOver on the Mac

Demo of dialling and logging in to a work voice mail and taking notes.

Using the Mac app Airplane Setting to quickly toggle wifi, Bluetooth, and dimm display.

Demo of the Airplane Setting app to turn wifi and Bluetooth on/off, and dim display. Besides being useful when flying, saves battery power.

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

Demo of the iOS MBraille keyboard app

Demo of the MBraille keyboard iOS app which supports contracted Braille and has some really nice features: free and paid version available.

Demo of the Battery Monitor Mac Store app which can speak out your battery level

In this demo, I show you how to setup the Battery Monitor app for Os X to speak out your discharge or recharge cycle every ten percent.

Demo of the free Audio Archery game from LWorks

In this demo, I take you through playing the audio archery game from LWorks which is a lot of fun to play. Tip: you'll need to have VoiceOver set to Triple Click so that you can toggle VoiceOver off in order to play the game.

demo of the ABC Radio (Australian national radio Broadcaster) app with voiceOver

In this demo, I take you through the ABC Radio app using VoiceOver to listen to your favourite ABC Radio station, browse for other stations, check the program guide etc.

Demo of Find My Friends notification feature: leaving a location such as an after school activity

In this quick demo, I show you how I use Find My Friends leaving location feature to let me know when my partner and son have left Karate so I can put dinner on for when they walk in the door.

Demo of using Find My iPhone to locate iOS device by the Play Sound feature.

In this demo, I show you how to use the Play Sound feature in Find My iPhone to locate your iOS device by sound in the house. Tip: make sure to tap on Call Out button to make the Play Sound button at the bottom left hand side of the screen active.

Using Siri to generate passwords using VoiceOver

Demo of using Siri to generate passwords using VoiceOver. Tip: at the moment, Triple Click VoiceOver on/off to be able to read input interpretation screen at time of posting.

Demo of the Samsung Chromebook using Chromevox

In this demo, give you a overview of using the Samsun Chromebook with Chromevox navigating the desktop, status area, webpage, email, and getting Chromevox help.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Republishing orientation to the Kindle free 3g/wifi (now Kindle Keyboard) with speech Sep 2010

For folks still wishing to use the Kindle free 3g/wifi or now the Kindle Keyboard, this orientation for using the Kindle with speech output may help.

Demo of the now free Fleksy app for Feb 2013

In this demo, I take you through most of the functionality of the updated and free Fleksy app (word prediction keyboard) for iOS using VoiceOver. Adding words to the custom dictionary and advanced punctuation are not covered in this demo.

Demo of the on-screen keyboard on the Surface RT with Narrator.

Demo of using Narrator with the on-screen keyboard on the Surface RT. Also show you how to change between standard and touch typing.

Demo of speech recognition on the Surface RT with Narrator.

In this demo, I give you a taste of what it is like to navigate and dictate with speech recognition on the Surface RT with Narrator.

Brief overview of the Surface RT using Narrator.

In this demo, I describe the Microsoft Surface RT, and go through some Narrator keyboard and gesture commands in navigating Windows 8, Internet Explorer, and accessing the Charms window.

Demonstration of Solo-Dx mp3 audio description track to use in conjunction with associated movies.

In the demo, I explain how the Solo-Dx (www.solo-dx.com) audio description track works, do a demo using the audio track for Hunger Games with the actual movie on my Mac as an example, and give contact details for Solo-Dx. As its an mp3 file, you can play the track on any device, and play the movie on your TV, Apple TV, Mac etc..

Using the BrailleTouch: Braille input keyboard app: on the iPhone 5 with VoiceOver

This demo takes you through using, upgrading, inputting Braille, tweeting, and copying text.

Using the Apple TV with a bluetooth keyboard Jan 29 2013

In this demo, show you how to pair, and navigate the Apple TV using a bluetooth keyboard which became possible with this new update of the Apple TV software.

How to use the builtin dictionary in the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad using VoiceOver

This demo shows you how to use the builtin dictionary in iOS using VoiceOver by highlighting a word with the pinch open gesture, and using the Define option under Edit in the rotor. iBooks is used for the demo, but works in other apps including Mail, Safari etc.

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).

My personal history of adaptive technology

This is a spoken document I wrote in 2012 as a quick overview of my experience with using adaptive technology from 1970 to 2012.