Re: Off Topic Free Matter for the Blind Shipping

Thanks so much. Karen

Re: Off Topic Free Matter for the Blind Shipping

cannot be resolved satisfactorily at your local Post Office, you may call our Customer Care Center toll-free number at 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777). - Original Message - From: "Karen Lewellen" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 9:40 PM Subject: Re: Off Topic Free Matter for

Re: Off Topic Free Matter for the Blind Shipping

Hi folks, When this thread came up, someone shared a link to the actual rules. i cannot find that post, but am on another list where the issue is being discussed. Anyone mind providing the information again? Thanks, On Wed, 19 Aug 2020, Ibraheem Fakir wrote: Hey there, Anyone use free mat

Re: Off Topic Free Matter for the Blind Shipping

Hi there, I am happy someone provided the actual section. still, perhaps consider either getting a free matter stamp, or some of the mailing labels, so things are a touch more professional. to be sure, your post office seems a bit lost on the details, but if it is not something they come ac

Re: Off Topic Free Matter for the Blind Shipping

I find it most strange that the US refer to people as visually handicapped as in the UK no one uses handicapped much. We have free postage labels if we want to send any items which are designed for the visually impaired. I don’t think they have written on them Free matter for the Blind. It ju

Re: Off Topic Free Matter for the Blind Shipping

Hi, I thought free matter for the blind was just that! Does anybody no the "statute #"? The post office is so whacked out I wouldn't trust them to get a post card from point a to point b! :( To bad FedX doesn't do free matter for the blind! Thanks Chuck "God does not play dice with the universe" "

Re: Off Topic Free Matter for the Blind Shipping

I am totally fine with filling out an application for a permit had they asked me to. Instead they hit me with a hard refusal. I found it baffling that they told me I need to go to the library to ship my package. I thought post offices is where you shipped mail and libraries are were you borrow b

Re: Off Topic Free Matter for the Blind Shipping

Thanks for these suggestions. Dave, it’s more like an uneducated set of staff. Even the supervisor I spoke to had no idea what I was talking about. I’ll return to them with proof of disability from a doctor along with their own postal code for free matter and give it another try. Its a big pac

Re: Off Topic Free Matter for the Blind Shipping

The post office here tries to do the same thing to me. They said I needed to fill out an application for a permit. I have been using free matter ever since I was little. Show them the section of the postal code for free matter. Peggy and Dixie Marie Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2020, at 11

Re: Off Topic Free Matter for the Blind Shipping

The Post Office should know what to do. Just an uneducated employee. Mark the upper left corner clearly “Free Matter for the Blind or Hndicapped” and drop it in a mail slot. Dave Carlson Farfar, Engineer, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Aug 19, 2020, at 8:42 AM, Ibraheem Fakir wrote: He

Re: Off Topic Free Matter for the Blind Shipping

Thank you! > On Aug 19, 2020, at 11:55 AM, Loy Green wrote: > > Here is the Postal regulations for shipping Free Matter. > Publication 347 > > October 2015 > > Consumer and Industry Affairs, U.S. Postal Service®, has produced this > pamphlet. The pamphlet answers the questions asked most oft

Re: Off Topic Free Matter for the Blind Shipping

Here is the Postal regulations for shipping Free Matter. Publication 347 October 2015 Consumer and Industry Affairs, U.S. Postal Service®, has produced this pamphlet. The pamphlet answers the questions asked most often about mailing free matter domestically for the blind and other eligible per

Re: Off Topic: Seeking a Windows List

I’d also appreciate knowing this! I’ve heard that the big update coming this autumn is really going to improve accessibility but voiceover on the Mac is so systematic, whereas I just find myself guessing what keys to press to navigate certain windows! I’m wanting to help other blind folk here in

Re: Off topic; Sonos price increase in UK

her speakers to it? > > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Lamanche > Sent: Tuesday, 14 February 2017 9:30 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Off topic; Sonos price increase in UK > > Hi

RE: Off topic; Sonos price increase in UK

: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Lamanche Sent: Tuesday, 14 February 2017 9:30 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Off topic; Sonos price increase in UK Hi Simon, I have no info as regards any upgrades to sonos products. They

Re: Off topic; Sonos price increase in UK

This pricing increase is probably do to the lowering of the pound on the world exchanges. Since the Brexit vote the currency has been fluctuating. > On Feb 14, 2017, at 3:30 AM, Andrew Lamanche wrote: > > Hi Simon, > > I have no info as regards any upgrades to sonos products. They seem to h

Re: Off topic; Sonos price increase in UK

Hi Simon, I have no info as regards any upgrades to sonos products. They seem to have been offering the same range for an awfully long time. Their approach seems to be largely to upgrade the software on the existing range. I must say, I love my Sonos ConnectAMP. Best wishes Andrew > On 14

RE: Off topic; Sonos price increase in UK

Hi Andrew, Thanks for that bad news, I had noticed that a supplier here in NZ has had their products on sale for the passed couple of months. Could they be releasing updated products as well? From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew La

Re: Off topic but i hope you folks in New York and New Jersey are ok and keeping your heads down

if he's still doing all that voluntary work. >>> >>> >>> As for Donald: Give up an empire to become the president of the USA. >>> Don't think so. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Very best wishes and kind regards >>

Re: Off topic but i hope you folks in New York and New Jersey are ok and keeping your heads down

t;>> >>> As a blind Scottish guy I don't really know or understand much about >>> American politics, but I really did like Jimmy Carter! I Know I still like >>> him if he's still doing all that voluntary work. >>> >>> >>> As for Don

Re: Off topic but i hope you folks in New York and New Jersey are ok and keeping your heads down

e the president of the USA. Don't >> think so. >> >> >> >> >> Very best wishes and kind regards >> Andy Logue. >> From Scotland with love. >> >> - Original Message - From: "E.T." >> To: >> Sent:

Re: Off topic but i hope you folks in New York and New Jersey are ok and keeping your heads down

n empire to become the president of the USA. >>> Don't think so. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Very best wishes and kind regards >>> Andy Logue. >>> From Scotland with love. >>> >>> - Original Message -

Re: Off topic but i hope you folks in New York and New Jersey are ok and keeping your heads down

the president of the USA. Don't >> think so. >> >> >> >> >> Very best wishes and kind regards >> Andy Logue. >> From Scotland with love. >> >> - Original Message - From: "E.T." >> To: >> Sen

Re: Off topic but i hope you folks in New York and New Jersey are ok and keeping your heads down

> - Original Message - From: "E.T." > To: > Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 5:17 PM > Subject: Re: Off topic but i hope you folks in New York and New Jersey are ok > and keeping your heads down > > >> Don't let Donald Trump hear about this for

Re: Off topic but i hope you folks in New York and New Jersey are ok and keeping your heads down

: "E.T." To: Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 5:17 PM Subject: Re: Off topic but i hope you folks in New York and New Jersey are ok and keeping your heads down Don't let Donald Trump hear about this for he will surely go on another wild rant. From E.T.'s Keyboard... A

Re: Off topic but i hope you folks in New York and New Jersey are ok and keeping your heads down

Don't let Donald Trump hear about this for he will surely go on another wild rant. From E.T.'s Keyboard... Are We Alone in the Universe? ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 9/19/2016 9:11 AM, Andy wrote: well done the Police department. They have already got one guy. I bet he is the only one.

Re: Off topic but i hope you folks in New York and New Jersey are ok and keeping your heads down

well done the Police department. They have already got one guy. I bet he is the only one. Yet another terrible incident hurting ordinary people, but it didn't take long to grab him. Well done again the NYC Police department. Very best wishes and kind regards Andy Logue. From Scotland wit

RE: off topic speak on

oglegroups.com] On Behalf Of Edward Green Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 2:40 PM To: <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: off topic speak on <http://www.speakon.org.uk/> http://www.speakon.org.uk On 9 Mar 2015, at 18:20, wayne cole

Re: off topic speak on

@googlegroups.com>] On Behalf Of Edward Green > Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 2:40 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: off topic speak on > > http://www.speakon.org.uk <http://www.speakon.org.uk/> &

RE: off topic speak on

: Monday, March 09, 2015 2:40 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: off topic speak on http://www.speakon.org.uk On 9 Mar 2015, at 18:20, wayne coles wrote: hello list sorry for the off topic post but can any one please send me the link for speak on radio and media player for the

Re: off topic speak on

http://www.speakon.org.uk > On 9 Mar 2015, at 18:20, wayne coles wrote: > > hello list sorry for the off topic post but can any one please send me the > link for speak on radio and media player for the windows only I cant find it > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed t

Re: off topic headphones for use with skype?

I’m using and recommend the Bose inline EarPods > On Dec 8, 2014, at 8:07 PM, Trahern Culver > wrote: > > hi all, please can any one reccomend a good quality pare of head phones for > use with skype? i will consider both bluetooth and wired options. your help >

Re: Off topic I know!

When I switched from Windows my email client let me export my mail boxes to .mbx files. Do you have an option like that? Apple mail imported them just fine like that. And even though I was using pop mail with gmail the gmail had stored my addresses so it was no problem. Jim On Dec 27, 201

Re: Off topic I know!

Hello: I did some research and didn't see anything. Your best bet might be to set up Imap or see if you're already using imap, then you'll only need to export your address book, which can probably be done in .csv or something. On 12/27/2013 1:43 PM, Craig J Dunlop wrote: I know this is off-to

Re: off topic someone from Israel

Hello, I would be interested in talking to somebody who writes in Hebrew regularly on a macintosh. My sighted family members are getting very frustrated with word and Hebrew so if you hear anything please let me know. Thanks, Jonathan Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 10, 2013, at 10:46 AM, je

Re: OFF topic, Skype in mac doesn't find my iSight Camara

Hi, This is a known problem with both Skype and Go To Meeting. It is unclear who's bug it is at this point. Robert Carter On Sep 18, 2013, at 1:57 AM, Daniela Rubio wrote: > Hello! > Thanks for your answer … No, I am not running any virtual machine, I just use > Mac OS X. It is wears, as th

Re: OFF topic, Skype in mac doesn't find my iSight Camara

Hello! Thanks for your answer … No, I am not running any virtual machine, I just use Mac OS X. It is wears, as the Camara works in all other Apps but Skype. Thanks! Daniela Rubio T  Distinguished Educator iPhone: +34662328507 El 17/09/2013, a las 20:38, Jonathan Mosen escribió: > Hi Daniela

Re: OFF topic, Skype in mac doesn't find my iSight Camara

Hi Daniela, are you running a virtual machine on your Mac, and could the camera be connected to the VM? Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training http://Mosen.org On 18/09/2013, at 12:39 AM, Daniela Rubio wrote: > Hello all. > I don't know if somebody h

Re: Off Topic: Question to australiens

HI Jürgen, That's great you're coming to visit Australia. Weather wise though you haven't picked well with Melbourne. :) Australian's like to joke that Melbourne has four seasons in one day, because the weather is so unpredictable. It can go from freezing in the morning, scorching hot during t

Re: Off Topic: Question to australiens

HI write me offlist i will try to answer any questions i can. Maria and Joe Chapman bubbygirl1...@gmail.com On 29/07/2013, at 3:31 PM, Jürgen Fleger wrote: > Hi Folkes, > > I'm planning to visit Australia next year for two or three months. I'm going > to stay near Melbourne. I'm very excite

Re: Off topic: Windows7 32bit or 64bit on the mac with fusion?

To my knowledge, 32-bit won't see anything beyond 4Gb of RAM. Using 64-bit Windows probably wouldn't do any harm, even if it helps nothing. I'm sure others on list will chime in if there are any discrepancies in the information I provided. On Mar 14, 2013, at 12:32 PM, Andrew Lamanche wrote: >

Re: Off-topic: Accessible all-in-one printer/fax/scanner

>> Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 12:14 PM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Off-topic: Accessible all-in-one printer/fax/scanner >> >> How is the Epson on ink? Do you know if the cartridges are the refillable >> type? I have an HP5150 deskje

Re: Off-topic: Accessible all-in-one printer/fax/scanner

- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Phil Halton > Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 12:14 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Off-topic: Accessible all-in-one printer/fax/scanner > > How is the

RE: Off-topic: Accessible all-in-one printer/fax/scanner

Message - From: "wayne coles" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 10:12 PM Subject: RE: Off-topic: Accessible all-in-one printer/fax/scanner > Hello here is the one I use it is the Epsom work force and is > wireless and works well > > -Original Message-

Re: Off-topic: Accessible all-in-one printer/fax/scanner

To: Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 10:12 PM Subject: RE: Off-topic: Accessible all-in-one printer/fax/scanner Hello here is the one I use it is the Epsom work force and is wireless and works well -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegrou

RE: Off-topic: Accessible all-in-one printer/fax/scanner

[mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Harry Hogue Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 10:31 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Off-topic: Accessible all-in-one printer/fax/scanner Hi Wayne, Looking on Amazon, one of the reviews said that you cannot print the moment

Re: Off-topic: Accessible all-in-one printer/fax/scanner

Hi Wayne, Looking on Amazon, one of the reviews said that you cannot print the moment any of the cartridges run out of ink, even if you're only printing in black. I do not understand why printer manufacturers do this except for profit. I guess maybe that's enough. Does anyone know of a print

RE: Off-topic: Accessible all-in-one printer/fax/scanner

Hello here is the one I use it is the Epsom work force and is wireless and works well -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Harry Hogue Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 9:50 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegrou

Re: off topic!

Hi, not a bug. The voiceover focus is just on the call timer. Just move VO focus of the time on to something else an you'll be fine. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Apr 8, 2012, at 11:57 AM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: > I think it's a

Re: off topic!

I think it's a bug as when I put my I phone 4S to my ear when on a call, the thing starts talking occasionally. Report your issue to the Accessibility team as I reported my issues to them and they are doing some testing. Kawal. On 8 Apr 2012, at 04:14 PM, craig J Dunlop wrote: > using a iPho

Re: Off topic from VO, but hoping someone knows

Hi Tim, That did the trick. I knew there was a way in terminal to do this, but I was having a serious senior day. Thanks for the info. Take Care John Panarese jpanar...@gmail.com On Mar 25, 2012, at 3:20 PM, Tim Kilburn wrote: > Hi John, > > Try this in Terminal, the stuff in bracket

Re: Off topic from VO, but hoping someone knows

Hi John, Try this in Terminal, the stuff in brackets is just for your info, it doesn't need typed: cd / (should put you to the root level) ls (Will list your files at that level. Just to ensure ther isn't a double of the offending file) chflags hidden /filename (where "filename" is the exact f

RE: off topic

Behalf Of Jennifer Perdue Sent: 27 November 2011 11:02 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: off topic Hi, If you find out that you can use SA on the Mac please let me know. I have system access and didn't think I could use it cause I thought you had to have windows. Let me kn

Re: off topic

Hello where can I get the tutorial at on chome and the like with speech? I am joining late on the thread thanks Hank On 11/27/2011 9:23 AM, Barry Abbott wrote: You can also use the entertainment portion of samnet if you install google chrome with the chromevox speech extension. It is a new thin

Re: off topic

You can also use the entertainment portion of samnet if you install google chrome with the chromevox speech extension. It is a new thing and you will need to get used to using google chrome. there have been a lot of posts on the list about google chrome. When using it turn VO off. Also the chro

Re: off topic

system access is windows only. if you want to run windows on a mac, I'd recommend fusion 4.1 and then run windows, then use system access. sorry about that lew Free Macs For The Blind On 27 Nov 2011, at 16:01, Jennifer Perdue wrote: > Hi, > > If you find out that you can use SA on the Mac p

Re: off topic

Hi, If you find out that you can use SA on the Mac please let me know. I have system access and didn't think I could use it cause I thought you had to have windows. Let me know OK? Thanks. Jenny and my goofy guide Brooks On Nov 27, 2011, at 4:44 AM, wayne coles wrote: > >

Re: off topic

Hi Wayne, Just go to http://www.serotek.com log in with your samnet ID and pin and you can access most of samnet. Robert Carter On Nov 27, 2011, at 4:44 AM, wayne coles wrote: > > Hello just got myself a mac book air and joined this group to ask > for help if needed so sorr

Re: off topic: text edditing issue with iphone

On Sat, 27 Aug 2011, Joanne Chua wrote: sorry to be off topic but, how can one eddit a caractor within a text or a word? e.g. i spell a name wrong and wishes to eddit a middle caractor, instead of deleting from the end or from the start, is there any way for me to backtrack myself to the caracto

Re: off topic kindle question

I wonder if the kindle on the web feature is available for the entire book yet, while this is accessible, there is no excuse whatsoever for Amazon to continue the half hearted accessibility they are providing. On Dec 26, 2010, at 10:25 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > Max, the browser is totally inaccess

RE: off topic kindle question

Hi there, I have been using the kindle for a few months. I needed someone to turn on the voice guide initally but hav enot required any sighted assistance since that time.. When purchasing a book make sure it is a book that says text to speech enabled. I have over one hundred books on my kindle an

Moderator note - IMPORTANT - Please read -was- Re: off topic kindle question

Hello All; -Two things here: 1 If we can keep this on the topic of the Kindle apps for the iDevices or keep this somehow Apple-related, then this is fine to continue here, otherwise, PLEASE DO NOT POST OT NOTES HERE! 2 there's absolutely no need of colorful language in this or really any threa

Re: off topic kindle question

well; you are right about the money; but they bought it for me. if it works, I'll be happy. if it doesn't we'll send it back. take care, max On Dec 26, 2010, at 11:53 PM, Michael Thurman wrote: what's sad is for th emoney they spent on that sort of accessible gadet they could have put alot o

Re: off topic kindle question

what's sad is for th emoney they spent on that sort of accessible gadet they could have put alot of the money twoard an I device which IS accessible as far as the text to speech with books, i think it would be criminal NOT to enable text to speech and we should get a class action suit against th

Re: off topic kindle question

Hello; thanks for that. I'm pretty sure it won't work either but I'm trying to be optimistic. will let you know what my experience is with it. take care, max On Dec 26, 2010, at 10:25 PM, Mary Otten wrote: Max, the browser is totally inaccessible. YOu can't shop the Kindle store on that

Re: off topic kindle question

Max, the browser is totally inaccessible. YOu can't shop the Kindle store on that device. You'll have to shop with your computer or use the IPhone app which is accessible for shopping but not for reading, thanks Amazon. And when you shop, be sure to check on the book's page to make sure that tex

Re: off topic: the palm pre?

Built in? Hell no. But for an additional fee you've got it. On Jul 18, 2009, at 1:01 AM, william lomas wrote: > > hi does anyone know if the palm pre has builtin speech support like > the iphone 3gs? > WIll > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received thi

Re: off topic: the palm pre?

No, it doesn't, but there is an SDK that may enable external developers to build one. Vic On 7/18/2009 12:01 AM, william lomas wrote: > > hi does anyone know if the palm pre has builtin speech support like > the iphone 3gs? > WIll > > > > > -- --- I tweet about music and accessibility

Re: Off Topic: Poll on how to make paper money accessible

Hi, Everad, They put a device out now that is free and reads the bills. Thanks, Alex, On 24-Mar-09, at 1:53 PM, E.J. Zufelt wrote: > > The Canadian approach, also known as a waste of taxpayer money, was to > put braille on the bills. One full braille cell representing $5, 2 > for $1

RE: Off Topic: Poll on how to make paper money accessible

2009 5:41 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Off Topic: Poll on how to make paper money accessible Okay, this is getting tiresome. Many of you already know what I'm about to say. To those who don't, or whom don't care, yet should, please do close this topic im

Re: Off Topic: Poll on how to make paper money accessible

Hi, In Canada there is a Bank Note Reader which is offered through CNIB and the Royal Cnadian Mint free of charge. Thanks, Alex, On 23-Mar-09, at 7:26 PM, Richie Gardenhire wrote: > > Alena, There was a petition from a member of the American Council of > the Blind urging members and nonmenb

Re: Off Topic: Poll on how to make paper money accessible

I want to thank everyone for their responses. I am glad to know that president Obama is aware of the issue. I am sorry Kara for posting something off topic. Alena Twitter: blindperspectiv Cara Quinn wrote: > Okay, this is getting tiresome… Many of you already know what I'm > about to say… >

Re: Off Topic: Poll on how to make paper money accessible

Okay, this is getting tiresome… Many of you already know what I'm about to say… To those who don't, or whom don't care, yet should, please do close this topic immediately!!! Okay, just so you all know, the next person who deliberately initiates an Off-topic thread here with the

Re: Off Topic: Poll on how to make paper money accessible

Yes, it's simple and effective and the cure. But, must I remind you ... This is AMERICA, MAN! Mark BurningHawk Skype and Twitter: BurningHawk1969 MSN: burninghawk1...@hotmail.com My home page: http://MarkBurningHawk.net/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received

Re: Off Topic: Poll on how to make paper money accessible

Right. This is a far better (practical) solution. I only mentioned the object detection because detecting denominations of US currency was one of the ways the object recognition was demonstrated. Canadian currency has adopted large raised ink numbers which keeps the different bills the same siz

Re: Off Topic: Poll on how to make paper money accessible

The Canadian approach, also known as a waste of taxpayer money, was to put braille on the bills. One full braille cell representing $5, 2 for $10, 3 for $20, and 4 for $50. The braille flattens in no time at all and is virtually useless unless you have a new crisp bill. HTH, Everett On

Re: Off Topic: Poll on how to make paper money accessible

I don't think this requires a technological solution. Australia has currency that is both accessible, nearly indestructible short of burning, and has never been counterfeited. Here is how theirs work: Each bill is a different color and a different length. The bills are $5, $10, $20 and $100

Re: Off Topic: Poll on how to make paper money accessible

dude, I went to that presentation too!!! very, very interesting!!! I can't wait til this becomes available! On 24-Mar-09, at 11:06 AM, Chris Blouch wrote: > > Well, since we're already somewhat off topic, one of the most amazing > presentations I went to at CSUN was a product called SeeScan

Re: Off Topic: Poll on how to make paper money accessible

Well, since we're already somewhat off topic, one of the most amazing presentations I went to at CSUN was a product called SeeScan from a company called iVisit. It uses a camera image to do object recognition based on pictures. In the demo they laid out a bunch of stuff such as cereal boxes, C

Re: Off Topic: Poll on how to make paper money accessible

Alena, There was a petition from a member of the American Council of the Blind urging members and nonmenbers to come on board and let the US Treadury that we will pursue this matter. They won their suit against the United States Treasury, and ongoing efforts have been under way to ensure