Re: Attention Any Americans Who Have Applied On-line for Jobs through usajobs.gov *urgent help; needed*

2015-06-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
Actually Jason, your suggestion flipped a switch. My sister has been a federal staffer for decades for the Center for disease control. Anyway I popped over to the usajobs.gov site in a low graphics, but java friendly browser. There is a section labeled "for people with disabilities," under

Re: Attention Any Americans Who Have Applied On-line for Jobs through usajobs.gov *urgent help; needed*

2015-06-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
? I never heard of this term and would like to check it out myself. Currently, there are no positions open that would match my skill set, but for the future it would be great to be successful in submitting an application. Thanks. Eileen Sent from my iPhone On Jun 16, 2015, at 7:10 PM, Karen

siri's sense of humor, and ability to..?

2015-07-15 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, as to the first question, I understand she? had no idea she is a girl, has an amusing answer to questions like... what's zero divided by zero?" if noone has tried it, I will not spoil the fun. I understand too that she will correct anyone seeking physical information about Bruc

Re: siri's sense of humor, and ability to..?

2015-07-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
, instead of the snotty American version! lol hth, Caitlyn(not Genner, btw! another lol) On Jul 15, 2015, at 11:46 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi folks, as to the first question, I understand she? had no idea she is a girl, has an amusing answer to questions like... what's zero divided by zero

Re: siri's sense of humor, and ability to..?

2015-07-17 Thread Karen Lewellen
enner, btw! another lol) On Jul 15, 2015, at 11:46 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi folks, as to the first question, I understand she? had no idea she is a girl, has an amusing answer to questions like... what's zero divided by zero?" if noone has tried it, I will not spoil the fun. I

Re: siri's sense of humor, and ability to..?

2015-07-17 Thread Karen Lewellen
f processing required for human-sounding speech. This is quite processor intensive, and iOS devices, though powerful, are still pocket devices. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone > On 17 Jul 2015, at 12:24, Karen L

Re: siri's sense of humor, and ability to..?

2015-07-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
voices weren't as high-quality sounding, the British voice being one of them. On Jul 17, 2015, at 6:07 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Oh yes, there is more than one man. Here is hoping the ability to nuance comes in the next incarnation. Kare On Fri, 17 Jul 2015, Jessica Moss wrote: There&#

Re: siri's sense of humor, and ability to..?

2015-07-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
of the iOS. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jul 25, 2015, at 14:42, Karen Lewellen wrote: may I ask the difference? What does siri provide that voiceover does not on ios divices? Thanks, Karen On Sat, 25 Jul 2015, Shawn Krasniuk wrote: Hey Tim, just to correct you on som

Re: Dictation commands on the Mac

2015-08-24 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Anne, May I ask the earliest edition of os x for which dictation commands are included? thanks, Kare On Mon, 24 Aug 2015, Anne Robertson wrote: Hello Wayne, There are lots of dictation commands on the Mac. First, make sure that you have selected Use Enhanced Dictation in the Dictation

Re: Dictation commands on the Mac

2015-08-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
commander with just the occasional simple keyboard command would work for him. Cheers, Anne On 24 Aug 2015, at 20:54, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi Anne, May I ask the earliest edition of os x for which dictation commands are included? thanks, Kare On Mon, 24 Aug 2015, Anne Robertson wrote: Hello

Re: So is this list going to die or not?

2015-08-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
Actually, i fail to understand how making anew list will impact anything really. As I understand it, so much that is the issue is based on behavior...and humans will show up wherever the list goes smiles. Kare On Wed, 26 Aug 2015, Eric Oyen wrote: probably not. However, it doesn't hurt to h

Re: destructive people and their right to freedom of speech

2015-08-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
Again I must agree. there is a Maxim in legal studies, your rights end where my nose begins. One meaning of this is that I and only i in the end decide if something is offensive...largely because the other party is not going to agree regardless. so, the greater question is why are you giving o

Re: So is this list going to die or not?

2015-08-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
: meh. true. However, a slightly more moderated approach will keep the bad apples (bad joke) from spoiling the rest. :) -eric On Aug 26, 2015, at 1:47 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Actually, i fail to understand how making anew list will impact anything really. As I understand it, so much that is

Re: a new macvisionaries list

2015-08-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
well, if this party has threatened or used hate speech, you report them to the authorities. One does not well build a new house instead. ..not that you were asking me of course smiles. Why not report their conduct to the Internet provider? On Thu, 27 Aug 2015, Yuma Decaux wrote: Scott, Wh

Re: So is this list going to die or not?

2015-08-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
island, would it not be best to destroy the old and find a new one? Sent from my iPhone On Aug 26, 2015, at 4:23 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: I did not realize the list was spoiled smiles. Is this not a decision by you, choosing to think the list is spoiled, , regardless of the bad..ahem apple

Re: So is this list going to die or not?

2015-08-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
Aug 26, 2015, at 2:23 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: I did not realize the list was spoiled smiles. Is this not a decision by you, choosing to think the list is spoiled, , regardless of the bad..ahem apple? Such can be ignored can it not? creating a new list just rewards their behavior... does it

Re: a new macvisionaries list

2015-08-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
do not share the same level of knowledge, but one thing we all have in common, all of us were once beginners! On Aug 26, 2015, at 4:28 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: well, if this party has threatened or used hate speech, you report them to the authorities. One does not well build a new house

Re: So is this list going to die or not?

2015-08-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
ow them or there's the door." I don't plan to moderate that heavy handed, but when people are leaving because they're being verbally abused, I have a problem and will step in. On 8/26/2015 5:23 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: I did not realize the list was spoiled smiles. Is this not a

Re: Fw: TVOS Accessibility

2015-09-10 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Eileen granted, this may depend on which state you are based in, but you should get audio description without the need to lose English at other times. Have you called Verizon's customer service center for those with disabilities directly? There is a toll-free number on their website. or I

Re: TVOS Accessibility

2015-09-10 Thread Karen Lewellen
. I only asked Verizon a week or two ago when they will have a better option available under the newer FCC rulings, and they can only tell me they don???t know. Eileen. From: Karen Lewellen Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 2:14 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Fw:

Re: iPhone 6S?

2015-09-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
Should not be that hard, does not the moto x do this now? On Mon, 14 Sep 2015, Devin Prater wrote: They'd just have to have a way for a single vibration thing to a point on screen. It'd vibrate at different speeds to show different textures, so that people could feel buttons, game controls a

But do not products work together? is Mod's request.

2015-09-15 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, granted I am far from expert, but my feeling has been that in theory the idea of having more than one Apple product, i.e. a mac and an ios device, is to use them at least in some way together. Apple hopes you will do this by requiring? some features, an apple id for example, to make f

Re: MODERATOR REQUEST: iPhone 6S?

2015-09-15 Thread Karen Lewellen
Agreed, I started a different thread for fear of it being filtered. Still the question is how solid the line may be between products anymore? how many do you own, or would you own if you could? Karen On Tue, 15 Sep 2015, Tim Kilburn wrote: Hi Mark, I respectfully disagree. It has been stated

useing docs with mac voiceover (fwd)

2015-09-17 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, The damsel in distress would appreciate some mac love regarding this problem? I seem to recall a recent thread. best to reach her privately as she is not on this list. Cheers, karen -- Forwarded message -- Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2015 15:50:46 -0700 From: lucia greco S

adjusting ios voices like one can on the mac?

2016-04-03 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, I may be about to obtain an iphone 5s. One major major factor preventing me from managing an ios device before is what Apple illustrated in person. that you can speed up and slow down voices, but you cannot adjust for tone and the like as one can on a mac. Has this changed? if not,

Tim Kilburn

2016-05-06 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, For those who may have wondered, yes our list contributor Tim Kilburn and his family live in Fort Mcmurray Alberta. I reached him electronically the other day and he did let me know they got out safely. I am unsure if he remains on list, but if any of you recall his kindness and wi

Re: Tim Kilburn

2016-05-06 Thread Karen Lewellen
ember his name. What is his website? Sent from my IPhone On May 6, 2016, at 1:19 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi folks, For those who may have wondered, yes our list contributor Tim Kilburn and his family live in Fort Mcmurray Alberta. I reached him electronically the other day and he did l

RE: Tim Kilburn

2016-05-11 Thread Karen Lewellen
website? Sent from my IPhone On May 6, 2016, at 1:19 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi folks, For those who may have wondered, yes our list contributor Tim Kilburn and his family live in Fort Mcmurray Alberta. I reached him electronically the other day and he did let me know they got out safely. I

Re: Amazon's website

2015-12-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
May i suggest you voice your very rich stance to a supervisor at amazon via phone? 1-866-216-1072. The new accessible site is even worse than the old one. As they made a very expensive charge mistake for me this week, I would sue if i were in a position to do as much. Still if they do not hear

Re: Amazon's website

2015-12-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
Wait, Someone knows the individual responsible for accessibility at amazon? do tell! I could not determine who you meant from that post. In their defense after my last post, I can say that at least once or twice I have reached individuals in a position to test then repair an issue I brought to

Re: Amazon's website

2015-12-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
for every letter I have sent to Amazon over the years regarding various accessibility issues, I wouldn't be rich. But I would certainly be able to go out with my husband to a very very nice dinner. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Dec 23, 2015, at 4:50 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: May i sugges

Re: Amazon's website

2015-12-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
Oh okay. took me a second to realize how you were writing that one. On Thu, 24 Dec 2015, Kevin Chao wrote: Peter Korn. I provided his ldap in my initial reply, so email address can be completed by appending Amazon.com On Wed, Dec 23, 2015 at 5:03 PM Karen Lewellen wrote: Wait, Someone

Re: Question about Learning Alley L A Book Manager

2016-01-07 Thread Karen Lewellen
why not send the pdf user guide here? conv...@robobraille.org they can convert pdf files, even images into a number of other formats. Karen On Thu, 7 Jan 2016, Sharon Hooley wrote: I guess it'll take a lot of people to call the attention to the techies over there to keep up with all the devic

Re: Apple's headphone scam

2016-01-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Jonathan, Fine explanation thanks for sharing. I am not an iphone user, but must agree that an industry wide solution is much much better. headphones are a highly personal thing these days, even a fashion statement for some. Additionally given the needs of an aging population, where is th

Re: Apple's headphone scam

2016-01-20 Thread Karen Lewellen
I am wondering two things then. First, what makes this a scam exactly? Is Apple planning to deceive people with this effort? Second, based on the below, who are "most consumers," exactly? if people do not have much choice with the bluetooth quality, then how does that mean better quality mig

Re: test. Please respond with a letter or something.

2016-02-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
"A letter or something." On Mon, 15 Feb 2016, Terje Str�mberg wrote: -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please conta

Re: Any comments on Apple's position against unreasonable search

2016-02-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
Not only is Apple 100% correct here, the FBI is not using other doors, such as the fingerprints of those involved. A master key like the one the FBI desires seeing created is simply unwise to develop. Hackers have anoth leeway, and no one should have their privacy compromised in this fashion.

Re: Any comments on Apple's position against unreasonable search

2016-02-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
I am wondering what media you are following. articles in the La times, the Washington post, bloomberg, even usa today, are linking directly to Mr. Cook's statement. Further many are sharing how the FBI could be solving this issue, taking note of other industry companies who are concerned. Al

RE: Any comments on Apple's position against unreasonable search

2016-02-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
First, is it your suggestion that there is a general group called blind people all the same and somehow separate from the rest of humanity? I am unsure why it needs to be more important but I would never reduce your individual experience of sight loss to my own. second, Apple has been doing what

Re: Any comments on Apple's position against unreasonable search

2016-02-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
had a means in. On Feb 18, 2016, at 2:08 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Not only is Apple 100% correct here, the FBI is not using other doors, such as the fingerprints of those involved. A master key like the one the FBI desires seeing created is simply unwise to develop. Hackers have anoth

Re: Any comments on Apple's position against unreasonable search

2016-02-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
say the fingerprint door is likely the best bet. On Thu, 18 Feb 2016, Michael Malver wrote: If someone e used my fingerprints to open my phone, and then use data against me with that be a form of self incrimination? On Feb 18, 2016, at 1:08 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Not only is Apple 100

Re: Any comments on Apple's position against unreasonable search

2016-02-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
worry about his specific rights, he’s dead.:) Couldn’t they lift a print or even a finger and just use that? Now I really smell a rat since they had the body and had a means in. On Feb 18, 2016, at 2:08 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Not only is Apple 100% correct here, the FBI is not using

Re: Any comments on Apple's position against unreasonable search

2016-02-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
n are discussing the topic correctly. On Feb 18, 2016, at 2:17 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: I am wondering what media you are following. articles in the La times, the Washington post, bloomberg, even usa today, are linking directly to Mr. Cook's statement. Further many are sharing how the FB

Re: Any comments on Apple's position against unreasonable search

2016-02-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
like it was an honest mistake. On Feb 18, 2016, at 2:51 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: really? Would love to know what reporter with those outlets did not do their homework. A swift review of google news sources clears up that mystery..frankly so does reading Tim's statement. were those blogs?

Re: Any comments on Apple's position against unreasonable search

2016-02-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
06 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: I have been a media professional for many years. These days, someone might read a twitter post or a Facebook one and decide it is news, but i assure you that the major American media is not in the pocket of the government. Far too many of them are getting the

Re: Any comments on Apple's position against unreasonable search

2016-02-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
ve to worry about his specific rights, he’s dead.:) Couldn’t they lift a print or even a finger and just use that? Now I really smell a rat since they had the body and had a means in. On Feb 18, 2016, at 2:08 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Not only is Apple 100% correct here, the FBI is not usin

Re: A Question About Audio Descriptive Movies in iTunes

2016-02-24 Thread Karen Lewellen
well as for having a say about this, one might simply by saying thanks. Sony pictures, Universal Pictures, and Disney are committed to making sure the description track is included in their films available for purchase. It can be hit & miss with others yes. One reason why I personally make an

Re: A Question About Audio Descriptive Movies in iTunes

2016-02-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
search where to find them where? On Fri, 26 Feb 2016, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! Can one search for audio discription to get a list of audio descriptive movies? /A On 25 Feb 2016, at 04:44, Karen Lewellen wrote: well as for having a say about this, one might simply by saying thanks. Sony

Re: Best Way to Read Bookshare Books on a Refershable Braille Reader?

2016-02-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Cristina, While I cannot give you a direct answer, I have posted your question to the bookshare discussion list. I will share the answers provided. Kare On Mon, 29 Feb 2016, Cristina Hartmann wrote: Hi all, I'm pretty new to the refreshable braille reader and the associated technology in

Re: Best Way to Read Bookshare Books on a Refershable Braille Reader?

2016-02-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
You are most welcome. Be alert for a private invitation to the bookshare discussion list. Others there who are not members here are ready to lend ideas. Kare On Mon, 29 Feb 2016, Cristina Hartmann wrote: Thanks Karen and Anders. I appreciate the input. On Mon, Feb 29, 2016 at 2:13 PM, And

Re: Best Way to Read Bookshare Books on a Refershable Braille Reader?

2016-03-01 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Cristina, and others. On the bookshare discussion list Angela who works with technical support provided this link to resources and training tools for using bookshare with IOS. I felt it might be good to have the link in the list archive, so am sending it alone. i echo Angela's hope that i

Re: Best Way to Read Bookshare Books on a Refershable Braille Reader?

2016-03-01 Thread Karen Lewellen
: Thanks Karen, I'll be on notice for a discussion group invite. The braille guide looks great. Thanks so much for passing along the link! On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 8:53 AM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi Cristina, and others. On the bookshare discussion list Angela who works with technical support pro

Re: Apple car, anyone?

2015-09-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
..and how It has been for many for years. I remember when I worked for xerox, I knew many individuals experiencing sight loss who owned cars. I cannot imagine why the responsibility should be any difference. If memory serves bMW will have some of their self driving cars on the roads in Canada l

seeking a moderater contact.

2015-10-31 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi there, I have an apple item I wish to sell. i understood from a prior posting one must get permission. So, could one of the mods please write me privately? Thanks,

for sale full sized ipad suitable keyboard.

2015-11-01 Thread Karen Lewellen
Greetings all, I have appeased the mod gods enough to post my offer. that means I got permission. If interested please write me directly, klewel...@shellworld.net is the email. for sale, or perhaps even trade, is a brand new from apple directly logitech keys-to-go model bt keyboard. Some sen

apple, flash, and vo, was etc.

2013-10-19 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Folks, I am actually surprised so few here understand why Flash does not work on ios devices, or feel there is any reason for it to work at all. In 2010, Steve Jobs wrote a now famous memo explaining why Flash would no longer be supported on Ios devices..for anyone. He preferred html5 and put

Re: The Great Youtube Muting by Default Incident (fwd)

2013-10-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
Sharing given the discussion here regarding this situation. Karen -- Forwarded message -- Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 13:44:02 -0700 (PDT) From: Brad Ellis To: accessi...@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: The Great Youtube Muting by Default Incident Hi - I am a product manager at YouTu

voice over voices question?

2013-11-05 Thread Karen Lewellen
Just curious, Are there any dec-talk voices for voiceover use? Thanks, Karen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@google

Re: Surveys to Increase Accessibility at Cultural Institutions

2013-11-19 Thread Karen Lewellen
I am equally interested, with some professional concerns already. Karen On Tue, 19 Nov 2013, Ibraheem Fakir wrote: Dear List, I am working on a project geared towards producing access technology for cultural institutions. A major part of this project is to gather information from users of ac

Re: What do all of you guys think of this?

2013-11-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Tim, all. I subscribe to a weekly newsletter from about.com specifically focused on the mac and ios. what I read is that absolutely everyone has concerns serious security concerns about this use of icloud. Particularly noted in maverick is the Keychain, which fortunately has to be turned

which macbook is this?

2013-11-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, discussing a refurbished macbook with the apple store. it is the 13 inch one and still has my mandatory for me superdrive, duo core. since macbooks are identifiable by nifty names, colors whatever, I am wondering which one belongs to this unit? If no one knows I can just ask the

Re: which macbook is this?

2013-11-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
-mail Facebook and iMessage christopher...@gmail.com On 21/11/2013 16:56, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi folks, discussing a refurbished macbook with the apple store. it is the 13 inch one and still has my mandatory for me superdrive, duo core. since macbooks are identifiable by nifty names, colors wha

actually, was which mackbook is this?

2013-11-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
I understand this is a aluminum case macbook pro. Any experiences folks have known with this unit? I seem to remember something, but not on this list. Kare -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and s

Re: actually, was which mackbook is this?

2013-11-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
t comfortable doing it yourself. (If you do decide to do it yourself though, it does not void the warranty.) Cameron. On 11/23/13, Karen Lewellen wrote: I understand this is a aluminum case macbook pro. Any experiences folks have known with this unit? I seem to remember something, but not

Re: a word in defense of the Apple accessibility team

2013-12-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
oh but of course. After all compare the number of apple screen readers there have been what two? three at most? outspoken which did the job fantastically with apple's input, , still can with the right equipment, then voiceover. because apple understood the importance of including speech for

Re: Looks like Windows is also heading toward full screen reader built in

2014-01-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
question? granted I am not now nor have I ever been a windows user. still if I follow this, you can use windoweyes, for one piece of software? just what happens if after you download the single ticket for office, and try to use the program for something else? Allowing it to work with only on

Re: Looks like Windows is also heading toward full screen reader built in

2014-01-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
did not someone at gW Micro go on record publicly once staying that giving a screen reader away is bad for its users? Not an exact quote I realize, but is not this correct? Kare On Tue, 14 Jan 2014, Brian Fischler wrote: While this was nice to hear, I to practically fell out of my chair lau

Re: Looks like Windows is also heading toward full screen reader built in

2014-01-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
Of course it's still in the list archives from some time in 2010 I think, but I can't get a search of the archives to work either. Best, Erik Burggraaf Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2014-01-14, at 6:52 PM, Karen Lewellen wrot

Re: Looks like Windows is also heading toward full screen reader built in

2014-01-17 Thread Karen Lewellen
indeed? if this is a fully functional edition with all other programs, does not that mean the speech choices you would get with window eyes in general? Why are they only offering one synthesizer I wonder? Kare On Fri, 17 Jan 2014, Alex Hall wrote: I haven't followed this thread very closely

Re: Mac Mini and carry on baggage?

2014-07-30 Thread Karen Lewellen
The rules for carry on items in bags just changed a few weeks ago. it will depend from where you are flying and where you are going. However a device that will not power will not be allowed on an aircraft most likely, and security will most certainly check. Additionally, the contents of your

an odd voiceover question?

2014-08-10 Thread Karen Lewellen
Greetings list, I suspect there is a simple solution for this problem. I have an ibook running Leopard. It is largely presently for training, but I did have someone use the laptop for an on line task. I did command f5 to turn voice over off so the person could use the computer, run safari swiftl

Re: an odd voiceover question?

2014-08-11 Thread Karen Lewellen
I know it is not a volume issue, but would mute turn itself on? Karen On Sun, 10 Aug 2014, George Cassell wrote: Make sure you don't have MUTE enabled, and that you don't have the volume turned all the way off. -- George - Original Message ----- From: Karen Lewellen To: list

odd voice over question revisited?

2014-08-13 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, Thanks for the mute key suggestion. However it is making no difference. Equally, unless the volume reduced itself, that could not be the issue? Might the use of safari changed the volume, say to silence an embedded audio or something? Again, this is os 10.5 leopard. Kare -- You rece

Re: odd voice over question revisited?

2014-08-13 Thread Karen Lewellen
rtson wrote: Have you used a USB headset with your iBook? I seem to remember having problems of that sort when my iBook didn't return to its internal speakers. Check its sound output in System preferences. Cheers, Anne < On 13 Aug 2014, at 16:46, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi folks, Thanks

Re: odd voice over question revisited?

2014-08-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
17:36, Karen Lewellen wrote: no, not at all. Again the ibook's speech started fine. I did command f5 to turn it off so we could work, and although things indicate that voiceover is running, nothing is talking. The only USB item I use with the ibook is a full sized keyboard. Karen -- Yo

mp3 to text?

2014-09-06 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, anyone know of a site or application with this ability? I only need to do this once, and am far less concerned about accessibility from a voice over standpoint then I am about getting the job done. If not this way then by paying a transcriber fast. Thanks, Karen -- You received this m

Re: Has anyone got the U2 album?

2014-09-15 Thread Karen Lewellen
Jessica, Apple paid the amazing U2 for the right to gift the new album to their customer base. Your wanting to remove it made me laugh, because Band members fully anticipated that some would rather put the album in their junk folder. Apple and U2 have a long standing relationship, so in some

Re: Just wondering about the developer

2014-09-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
This is not directly related to Apple. still there is a story that google will now pay the full education costs of anyone wishing to become a computer engineer. That offer among some other things shared at a speech eve made at at the NFB national convention may be of interest. I have no ide

Re: Just wondering about the developer

2014-09-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
is a developer too? On 16 Sep 2014, at 17:43, Karen Lewellen wrote: This is not directly related to Apple. still there is a story that google will now pay the full education costs of anyone wishing to become a computer engineer. That offer among some other things shared at a speech eve ma

Re: iPad and iPhone won't connect to each other via Bluetooth anymore

2014-09-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi, Not that I am expert of course. still I am reading many places in the general press that apple suggests you not download ios 8 to devices in the 4arena just yet. I am all for experimentation, but why start so soon with an older device? just my fully speaking for myself opinion. Kare On Sa

Re: TD Bank US app: Other experiences?

2014-10-04 Thread Karen Lewellen
Suggestion, if this is important to you. I know directly from tD bank senior staff that they are upgrading their accessibility at all levels. without hearing from customers about an issue, they may not fix it and they sincerely want to fix things. I would strongly suggest contacting them. if

Re: TD Bank US app: Other experiences?

2014-10-04 Thread Karen Lewellen
Christine, I will write you privately about that then. Karen On Sat, 4 Oct 2014, Christine Grassman wrote: Google did not work. I did call their accessibility number as listed on their web site the other night. The young woman had never heard of VoiceOver; her supervisor got on and

Re: iOs 8.1 performance on iPhone 4S

2014-10-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
Perhaps the problem begins by assuming that there is such a thing as "the blind," uniformly using choosing and personifying a single individual. There will be people who find the upgrade very wonderful for them, there will be, are clearly, individuals who do not. that has zero to do with blind

Re: iOs 8.1 performance on iPhone 4S

2014-10-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
oh sure it does far more than generalizations and projective stereotyping. On Sat, 25 Oct 2014, Cheree Heppe wrote: Situational thinking doesn't build bridges. Sent from my IPhone 4S On 25 Oct 2014, at 15:50, Karen Lewellen wrote: Perhaps the problem begins by assuming that there is

the meetup.org site?

2011-06-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
I am wondering how folks are doing with this site from a voiceover /browser standpoint? Thanks, Karen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from t

Re: the meetup.org site?

2011-06-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
anything. Regards, Cheree Heppe Sent from my iPhone On 16/06/2011, at 21:12, Karen Lewellen wrote: I am wondering how folks are doing with this site from a voiceover /browser standpoint? Thanks, Karen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: average ram for a blind user?

2011-06-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
ahem, since blindness differs from person to person how can there be an average as uniformly applied across everyone regardless of life experience interest, diagnosis, training whims desires and such? the suggestion that everyone is the same echos why it can be a challenge getting access, the

a macbook pro question?

2011-07-04 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi all, I have borrowed a macbook pro from someone here in Toronto, giving me my first chance to really play with voiceover. I created a copy of the guide int ext for others, so have it as well. My question has to do with the keyboard itself. unless I am missing something, and I did check with

Re: a macbook pro question?

2011-07-04 Thread Karen Lewellen
Thanks on both counts. Any draw back to locking down those keys, or using quicknav? does it impact your using anything else say on the web Oh and one more so I need not start another thread. adjusting the speech rate? Thanks, Karen On Mon, 4 Jul 2011, Mark BurningHawk Baxter wrote: The VO

Re: a macbook pro question?

2011-07-04 Thread Karen Lewellen
o move the physical cursor around with arrow keys. Locking the VO keys will impact a lot more, and I don't personally recommend it. I have an MBP and just get used to hitting VO-z with my left hand. Best, Zack. On Jul 4, 2011, at 12:08 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Thanks on both counts. Any draw

Re: a macbook pro question?

2011-07-04 Thread Karen Lewellen
its supposed to repeat the last word or phrase voiceover just said. Karen On Mon, 4 Jul 2011, Mark BurningHawk Baxter wrote: what the heck is VO-Z? Just says Z when I press it... • Mark BurningHawk Baxter • AIM, Skype and Twitter: BurningHawk1969 • MSN: burninghawk1...@hotmail.com • My home

Re: using a mac full time?

2011-07-11 Thread Karen Lewellen
most informative thread indeed. I have never been a windows user at all, and am enjoying just getting to know the mac or the vo one, have another mac with speakup on it. Granted such threads are highly individual, but are there tasks that in general remain on apple's to allow list ? I understan

Re: using a mac full time?

2011-07-11 Thread Karen Lewellen
wait, there has to be a way to access captcha with a mac. some utility that cuts and pastes or something? On Mon, 11 Jul 2011, louie wrote: The only thing I can say is got a Mac and not going back. On Jul 11, 2011, at 7:43 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: Hi: I only use a PC when I want to wa

flash why is it such a pain?

2011-07-15 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi all, Can anyone send me a simple source that explains why flash is such a major closed door? I am *trying* to get access to an on line course, where the audio for the class would be just as good, especially with what one must pay. even their order page triggers a forbidden error, so i want

Re: flash why is it such a pain?

2011-07-15 Thread Karen Lewellen
that can readit. as for apple support, you are correct. one point, the place you are taking the course from may be violating the US ADA and you might have legal recourse. -Eric On Jul 15, 2011, at 11:20 AM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi all, Can anyone send me a simple source that explains why flash

how long to charge amacbook?

2011-07-20 Thread Karen Lewellen
I realize most of you are playing in the jungle with Lion, but if someone can tell me how long it takes to do this I would appreciate it. taking my loan of a macbook to play at Starbucks tomorrow. thanks, Karen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVis

Re: how long to charge amacbook?

2011-07-20 Thread Karen Lewellen
don't give the Macbook any coffee! I have a Macbook! Isaac - Original Message - From: "Karen Lewellen" To: "list voiceover" Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 1:23 AM Subject: how long to charge amacbook? I realize most of you are playing in the jungle with Lion, bu

Re: all these issues

2011-07-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
To my mind, the decision is simple. If Lion provides you a way to do things or a door to tasks that you cannot presently do but desire to do very much, take the plunge. Otherwise, wait. the ink is not even dry on the Lion's mane yet, and many are finding creative frustrations. If I were vo

saving audio form a flash video?

2011-07-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
I may be revisiting an old dance number, but is there a concrete way to draw the audio only from a flash video? I know it can be done in youtube, so guess? it can be done from other things? as I shared, I believe this has been covered before, yet the question arose on another list, so I am aski

Re: saving audio form a flash video?

2011-07-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
2011-07-25, at 8:00 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: I may be revisiting an old dance number, but is there a concrete way to draw the audio only from a flash video? I know it can be done in youtube, so guess? it can be done from other things? as I shared, I believe this has been covered before, yet th

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