Accessible World Presents Accessible Macintosh, April 13th
News Wire
An Overview of an Accessible Leopard by Jim Denham
The latest version of the Macintosh operating system, OS X 10.5, includes some incredible
accessibility features.
For users who are blind, the built-in VoiceOver screen review software offers a whole
new way to use the Mac.
This powerful tool offers features such as refreshable Braille support, an extensive
help system and reliable access to many popular Macintosh applications.
For the past several years, all Macintosh computers have shipped with an Intel based
processor.
This hardware platform allows the machine to run non-Apple operating systems, including
Microsoft Windows.
Apple even provides a utility, called Bootcamp, that allows the user to easily switch
between operating systems.
This dual operating system
environment is a great solution for individuals who want to use both Mac and Windows
on the same machine.
The Tek Talk session to be held on 13 April will introduce users to the powerful
screen review software included with all versions of Macintosh Leopard.
The powerful Navigation and help features of VoiceOver and the Mac will be demonstrated.
The session will also include information for sighted trainers who need to provide
instruction to persons who are blind on the Mac.
Finally, the ability to easily and efficiently switch between the Mac and Windows
operating systems will be shown.
Date: Monday, April 13th, 2009.
Time:
5:00 p.m. PDT, 6:00 p.m. MDT, 7:00 p.m. CDT, and 8:00 p.m. EDT
and elsewhere in the world Tuesday 0:00 GMT
Approximately 15 minutes prior to the event start time; go to
The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at:
http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2
Or, alternatively.
Select The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at:
http://www.accessibleworld.org
. Enter your first and last names on the sign-in screen.
All Tek Talk training events are recorded so if you are unable to participate live
at the above times then you may download the presentation or podcast from the Tek
Talk archives on our website at
http://www.accessibleworld.org
All online interactive programs require no password, are free of charge, and open
to anyone worldwide having an Internet connection, a computer, speakers, and a sound
card. Those with microphones can interact audibly with the presenters and others
in the virtual audience or text chat with the attendees.
If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online conferencing software,
there is a small,
safe software program
that you need to download and then run. A link to the software is available on every
entry screen to the Accessible World online rooms.
Sign up information for all Accessible World News Wires and discussion lists are
also available at our website
http://www.accessibleworld.org
.
Accessible World Contacts:
Robert Acosta, Chair
Accessible World
818-998-0044
Email:
boaco...@pacbell.net
Web:
http://www.helpinghands4theblind.org
Joann Becker, Events Coordinator
Accessible World
617-969-1213
Email: joannbec...@pcomcast.net
George Buys, CEO
Talking Communities
Email:
b...@talkingcommunities.com
The Accessible World, a division of Helping Hands
For The Blind, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, seeks to educate the general
public, the disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing
highly relevant information about new products, services, and training opportunities
designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access barriers that adversely
affect them.
