Message pending requests

2015-08-27 Thread Olivia Norman
Hi moderators, Can you take my address off the moderators list? Message pending requests have been filling up my inbox all day and making me crazy! Thanks! Olivia Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubsc

Re: A Question Regarding MS Office for Mac

2010-04-28 Thread olivia norman
I've actually never used exchange, though it seems that the features it offers are similar to Mobile me? This is how I keep all four of my devices synced. I don't have a windows set up here, so am not sure how the two systems stack up, but I know that mobile me works well and syncs all of my i

Re: Focus Blue display 40

2010-04-28 Thread olivia norman
I'm not sure. I believe that at the moment, the iPad doesn't support braille displays, though this should change with 4.0. Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower", Steve Jobs On Apr 28, 2010, at 9:58 AM, James Gallagher wrote: > hello all. > > sorry for the question

WWDC is June 7 to the 11 in San Francisco

2010-04-28 Thread olivia norman
Just wanted to let you all know that according to cult of mac, WWDC will be June 7 to the 11 in San Francisco, so we should hear about the new iPhone officially, among other things. Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower", Steve Jobs -- You received this message bec

Re: A Question Regarding MS Office for Mac

2010-04-28 Thread olivia norman
This makes sense. Thanks for the clarification! Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower", Steve Jobs On Apr 28, 2010, at 2:53 PM, Bryan Smart wrote: > Well, sort of. Mobile Me is kind of the light version of that sort of thing. > > Mobile Me can sync your calendar, but

Re: replying to messages on facebook?

2010-04-29 Thread olivia norman
I find the facebook main page to be hard to navigate. The mobile site generally works better for things like this. http://m.facebook.com If you have an iPhone there's also an app there which works well. It's just called facebook. HTH, Olivia On Apr 29, 2010, at 8:02 AM, Rob wrote: > Should be

Re: Happy fifth birthday VoiceOver

2010-04-29 Thread olivia norman
This is really great information! Thanks for sharing, and happy birthday, Voiceover! :) Olivia On Apr 29, 2010, at 9:04 PM, Darcy Burnard wrote: > April 29th 2005 saw the release of Mac OS 10.4 Tiger. This was the first > version of the Mac OS to include VoiceOver. We've come a long way in the

dumb question about skype

2010-04-30 Thread olivia norman
Hi Everyone: So, this is the dumbest question I've asked, but how on earth to I answer a call on skype? I see the quick answer window, but VO doesn't seem to work that way. Would love the answer to this one, it's been a while since I've used skype, and apparently, I've forgotten how to answer

Re: Happy fifth birthday VoiceOver

2010-04-30 Thread olivia norman
a Macbook Pro running Fusion since I have to still use windows for some >> applications used in our organization. Sure makes me happy. >> On Apr 29, 2010, at 9:34 PM, olivia norman wrote: >> >>> This is really great information! Thanks for sharing, and happy birthday, >

Re: dumb question about skype

2010-04-30 Thread olivia norman
enger: nico...@home3.gvdnet.dk > AIM: cincinster > yahoo Messenger: cin368 > Facebook Profile > My Twitter > > On Apr 30, 2010, at 3:06 PM, olivia norman wrote: > >> Hi Everyone: >> So, this is the dumbest question I've asked, but how on earth to I answer a

Re: Is the Numbers app accessible on iPad?

2010-04-30 Thread olivia norman
Yes, it is. I've worked with it some for my research class. Olivia On Apr 30, 2010, at 10:24 PM, Brett Campbell wrote: > Is the Numbers app accessible with VoiceOver on the iPad? > > > Brett C. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionari

Re: house full of apples, and question about time capsule

2010-04-30 Thread olivia norman
tion tollerance. So, he's probably going to stick with the PC side >> of things. >> Anyhow, just a little fun to compare notes. Does anyone have a time >> capsule? And am I right assuming it's kind of like Apple's version of >> an external hard dri

Re: New to mac

2010-05-01 Thread olivia norman
I've never understood web spots and how they work. Can someone point me in the right direction here? Thanks, Olivia On May 1, 2010, at 8:45 PM, Nicolai Svendsen wrote: > Hi, > > There are good alternatives to MS Office. MS Office is not fully accessible > yet, but it is said that it will be wri

Re: Flash removed from OS X?

2010-05-02 Thread olivia norman
Where's Steve's letter? Olivia On May 2, 2010, at 11:06 PM, Pete Nalda wrote: > Ok, here's some irony, tried the html5 version of youtube and now voiceover > is totally not working. all I hear from my speakers is popping! Ouch! > > On May 2, 2010, at 8:38 PM, Darcy Burnard wrote: > >> Hi Carl

Re: Teathering with an i pad with a wireless ipad and iphone 3G s

2010-05-04 Thread olivia norman
I'm not sure about the UK. I know in the US, Steve Jobs himself, stated that you couldn't get iPhone tethering for your iPad. Olivia On May 4, 2010, at 3:10 AM, Scott Ballard-Ridley wrote: > Hi all i am in the U.K where i phone teathering is allowed. I am definately > ordering an ipad on May 10

Re: Digest for macvisionaries@googlegroups.com - 16 Messages in 8 Topics

2010-05-04 Thread olivia norman
LOL! I make smart ass comments about windblows all the time. :) Olivia On May 4, 2010, at 4:11 AM, hank smith wrote: > hello can I get that torrent link please? didn't know microslop gave trials I > could use one of those if I need winblows fore stuff > sorry I can't resist making smart ass comm

Working with iPhoto

2010-05-04 Thread olivia norman
Has anyone had any success with iPhoto and voiceover? I have five photos, the table with events, faces, places, photos, etc, but when I try and get things like the file names of photos, or create albums, I am unable to do this. When I interact with the scrol area, where I assume the pictures ar

Re: Working with iPhoto

2010-05-04 Thread olivia norman
has had > more luck. > > On 4 May 2010, at 16:43, olivia norman wrote: > >> Has anyone had any success with iPhoto and voiceover? >> I have five photos, the table with events, faces, places, photos, etc, but >> when I try and get things like the file names of photo

Re: Firefox on the Mac

2010-05-04 Thread olivia norman
We'll see. I will try and report this if I can. Olivia On May 4, 2010, at 4:16 PM, marie Howarth wrote: > It's one of those, we wait and see things I believe. I heard something was > meant to happen this year but we'll see. > > On 4 May 2010, at 20:56, Chris Blouch wrote: > >> Hmm. The bug note

Re: VO's stuck on speech off

2010-05-04 Thread Olivia Norman
Hi Jorge: This could certainly be what's going on. I have my trackpad commander on, and I just simulated what you described with the same result. Luckily, this is an easy fix. To activate VO correctly gain, just tap the trackpad with three fingers. I hope this helps and resolves your problem!

Re: VO's stuck on speech off

2010-05-04 Thread olivia norman
Hi Jorge: I'm just really glad it was solved! Have a great night! Olivia On May 4, 2010, at 8:27 PM, Hypnotic Consulting wrote: > Hey what's up my mac daddies. > problem solved, thanks to you's guys. > Give yourselves a five fingered triple tap on the back. > Here's why I didn't think that was th

Re: Returning my iPad

2010-05-05 Thread olivia norman
It's always interesting to get another prospective. I do have a case for my iPad, so don't have to hold it up at all which helps. Personally, I love the device, but as with anything, people have differing opinions and I actually found Brian's experiences interesting and valuable to read. I f

Re: Accessible iPhone / iPod touch / iPad app: AnywhereAbs

2010-05-06 Thread olivia norman
This will be awesome for me during guide dog training! Thanks, as always for the help and wisdom! :) Olivia On May 6, 2010, at 3:23 AM, Cara Quinn wrote: > Hey All; > > I dig this app and wanted to share it with you! It's called AnywhereAbs and > it's 99 cents. > > I like it because it'

Re: Accessible iPhone/iPad apps and refunds

2010-05-06 Thread olivia norman
I just wanted to second what Cara says here and agree. This is also a problem I have with some, not all, in the blindness community, and Cara's thoughts are right on track! :) Olivia On May 6, 2010, at 7:41 PM, Cara Quinn wrote: > To be fair here, I'm not trying to help rouse the troops as it

Re: Accessible iPhone/iPad apps and refunds

2010-05-06 Thread olivia norman
Also, I wonder who's responsibility it is to intigrate access into apps? Is it Apple's? The developers? John also makes great observations about defining accessibility and what apple should do regarding this! Olivia On May 6, 2010, at 11:06 PM, John J Herzog wrote: > I see a problem with this ph

Re: Apple announces International date for iPad

2010-05-07 Thread Olivia Norman
I'm curious, how do these compair to US prices? Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs On May 7, 2010, at 11:22 AM, marie Howarth wrote: > what country are you in William? I have the UK prices. > wifi 16 £429 > wifi 32 £499 > Wifi 64 £599 > 3G 16 £529 > 3G 3

Re: Here is a new iPad VoiceOver bug

2010-05-08 Thread Olivia Norman
Interesting I haven't noticed these issues. My ipad works well with VoiceOver not sure why! Olivia Sent from my iPhone On May 8, 2010, at 9:47 PM, Bryan Smart wrote: OK, those of you with iPads, check this out. I've noticed how swiping just doesn't work sometimes on my iPad. I thought

Re: Here is a new iPad VoiceOver bug

2010-05-09 Thread Olivia Norman
Interesting. I took my Dad's 3g iPad for a test drive with VO just now, and experienced no issues. it performed identically to mine. Not sure what's going on, Bryan. Sorry to hear you're having so much trouble with the iPad. Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Ste

Re: iwork for ipad?

2010-05-09 Thread Olivia Norman
Yes, Numbers works well on the iPad. I haven't gotten the keyboard doc yet, but I can tell you that it's great with the onscreen keyboard. hth "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs On May 9, 2010, at 12:55 AM, Yuma Antoine Decaux wrote: > Hi list, > > does numbe

Re: Here is a new iPad VoiceOver bug

2010-05-09 Thread Olivia Norman
Fi model? Maybe the OS is > slightly different? > > Bryan > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Olivia Norman > Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 10:21 PM > To: macvisionaries@go

Re: Here is a new iPad VoiceOver bug

2010-05-09 Thread Olivia Norman
I can imagine it is extremely frustrating. This is a 3G iPad with a keyboard doc (now I want one of these!) the Keyboard doc is great! I haven't experienced anything like what you are describing, so I just don't know what to suggest! Maybe it's worth contacting apple and asking them? Good luck

Re: Here is a new iPad VoiceOver bug

2010-05-09 Thread Olivia Norman
I would suggest it's worth going back to Apple or Best Buy and trying again. I'd forgotten about the constantly running speaker issues you were having, so thanks for pointing them out again! :) I haven't noticed this issue with my iPad or my Dad's which leads me to suspect something going on wit

Re: Kind of a dumb (and maybe a little off-topic) question About the iPad I'm embarrased to ask.

2010-05-10 Thread Olivia Norman
It seems that others have already answered most of these questions. I will also say that I never press my screen accidentally, and find that the iPad works well as a media player, as well as for some word processing, especially with the keyboard doc. Any word from the Apple store yet, Pete? I'm

Re: Not receiving group messages

2010-05-10 Thread Olivia Norman
I will check out your settings on the admin end and get vack to you! Olivia Sent from my iPhone On May 10, 2010, at 3:21 PM, Gary wrote: Hi, I'm not sure what's wrong with my account. I'm logged into my google account and can see that I'm a member of the MacVisionaries group. I looked

Re: Jacob Nielsen article on testing the iPad

2010-05-11 Thread olivia norman
Interesting, I've heard of him, but haven't read his work previously. Thanks for sending. Olivia On May 11, 2010, at 9:42 AM, Pete Nalda wrote: > Thanks for the article. While he makes some valid points, I get the feeling > he just doesn't like the iPad. That's ok, but the first thing he comp

Re: Navigation in Preview

2010-05-11 Thread olivia norman
How does this work on the new Apple keyboards with no "page down" function? I have the same issue. Olivia On May 11, 2010, at 10:11 AM, marie Howarth wrote: > to use VO-A once moving away from the start of the document. Try interacting > with the text. That helps in other apps for me. > > On 1

Re: Navigation in Preview

2010-05-11 Thread olivia norman
Interesting. I also find that I loose focus when I navigate to another application. For instance, if I am reading a PDF in prieview, and go to text edit to take notes on what I'm reading, when I return to the PDF, I am placed back at the beginning of the document. This makes reading articles a

Re: Navigation in Preview

2010-05-11 Thread olivia norman
VoiceOver Navigation and focus on this point, behaved better in > Tiger than in Leopard. > > Cheers, > > Esther > > On 11 May 2010, at 09:56, olivia norman wrote: > >> Interesting. I also find that I loose focus when I navigate to another >> application. For in

Re: http://www.solona.net/ mac support

2010-05-12 Thread olivia norman
I will check this out. I have never fully mastered how www.solona.net works on a mac correctly. How, for instance, do I take a screenshot? Also, where is your Maryland users group, and how can I get more information about it? Thanks! Olivia On May 11, 2010, at 11:46 PM, Jude DaShiell wrote: > th

Re: mail settings?

2010-05-12 Thread Olivia Norman
How do you even sort messages by date? You are ahead of me :) On May 12, 2010, at 2:36 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: > Are you pressing vo shift backslash on the colomn yo want to sort by? > > Take care. > > S > On May 12, 2010, at 10:44 AM, Carolyn wrote: > >> Hi: >> I learned to sort messages by d

Re: problem using Gmail

2010-05-12 Thread Olivia Norman
This is the worst possible time Gmail could have chosen to do this! Is there any work around anyone can suggest? I am literally waiting for an email that could drastically change my life for the better, and it's imperative that I get and respond to it quickly! I'm glad to know this isn't just me

Re: problem using Gmail

2010-05-12 Thread Olivia Norman
ore. It is very frustrating! Olivia On May 12, 2010, at 4:28 PM, Richard Ring wrote: > I have to admit it seems rather slow, but my gmail is working, or else this > message wouldn't be received. > On May 12, 2010, at 3:07 PM, Olivia Norman wrote: > >> This is the worst possi

Re: continued Gmail issues

2010-05-12 Thread Olivia Norman
How accessible is the wev? Olivia Sent from my iPhone On May 12, 2010, at 3:44 PM, Pete Nalda wrote: One other option is to periodically go onto gmail on the web and check for new messages there. On May 12, 2010, at 2:39 PM, Olivia wrote: This is good to know, just horrible on a day when

Re: continued Gmail issues

2010-05-12 Thread Olivia Norman
Great I will work on it! Olivia Sent from my iPhone On May 12, 2010, at 8:35 PM, Pete Nalda wrote: Pretty accessible. You do have to read down the left side before getting to your inbox. I had no trouble doing it with VO. On May 12, 2010, at 4:49 PM, Olivia Norman wrote: How

Another great Apple call, + gmail on the web?

2010-05-13 Thread Olivia Norman
Hi Everyone: So my gmail continues to have issues this morning. I called Apple tech support, and they were great as usual. Usually, I find I need to deal with a "Senior advisor" This was the case again this time, and he told me that his gmail's having issues as well, running slowly, doing stra

Re: mail settings?

2010-05-13 Thread Olivia Norman
7;m still wondering about the shift-backslash > Sarah talked about. > > Well, off to the Apple store. Perhaps I can bring back some useful tidbits?:) > Carolyn > ----- Original Message - > From: Olivia Norman > To: list voiceover > Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 1:47 P

Re: problem using Gmail

2010-05-13 Thread Olivia Norman
trange, I'm finding stuff with my PC that Mac didn't show me. FREAKY!!! >> >> Carolyn >> >> - Original Message - >> From: Olivia Norman >> To: list voiceover >> Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 2:39 PM >> Subject: Re: problem using Gmai

Re: Another great Apple call, + gmail on the web?

2010-05-13 Thread Olivia Norman
not in standard view. I believe this is in settings. > > On 13 May 2010, at 15:25, Olivia Norman wrote: > >> Hi Everyone: >> So my gmail continues to have issues this morning. I called Apple tech >> support, and they were great as usual. Usually, I find I need to de

Re: problem using Gmail

2010-05-13 Thread Olivia Norman
n wrote: > >> Strange, I'm finding stuff with my PC that Mac didn't show me. FREAKY!!! >> >> Carolyn >> >> - Original Message - >> From: Olivia Norman >> To: list voiceover >> Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 2:39 PM >> Su

Re: Another great Apple call, + gmail on the web?

2010-05-13 Thread Olivia Norman
ppsstatus#rm=1&di=1&ddo=1&hl=en > > May 11 reports > http://www.google.com/appsstatus#rm=1&di=1&ddo=2&hl=en > > CB > > Olivia Norman wrote: >> >> Hmmm you mean basic HTML? >> Any way to disable this conversation thing and just see

Re: problem using Gmail

2010-05-13 Thread Olivia Norman
e off > the server when I delete. Which kind of contradicts synchronization, I know. > > Regards, > Nic > On May 13, 2010, at 5:48 PM, Olivia Norman wrote: > >> Not sure. Now it's working fine again, mostly. It's a gmail thing, not an >> Apple thing. >

Re: Another great Apple call, + gmail on the web?

2010-05-13 Thread Olivia Norman
aven't had any trouble with my Gmail account using Apple Mail. I think you > have to set POP3 in gmail's Pop and Forwarding Settings page. I've never > used imap myself. > > On May 13, 2010, at 11:12 AM, Olivia Norman wrote: > >> Thank you so much! I actually g

Re: Another great Apple call, + gmail on the web?

2010-05-13 Thread Olivia Norman
y macbook Pro. I've never had any > problems with POP3. > > On May 13, 2010, at 11:52 AM, Olivia Norman wrote: > >> I haven't tried POP only because iMap keeps all my devices in sync. If I >> continue experiencing issues, I might have to switch, though. >&

Re: Another great Apple call, + gmail on the web?

2010-05-13 Thread Olivia Norman
e with my Gmail account using Apple Mail. I think you >> have to set POP3 in gmail's Pop and Forwarding Settings page. I've never >> used imap myself. >> >> On May 13, 2010, at 11:12 AM, Olivia Norman wrote: >> >>> Thank you so much! I actually goog

Re: Another great Apple call, + gmail on the web?

2010-05-13 Thread Olivia Norman
gured out if it can be done. >> >> Thanks, >> Linda >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> >> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Olivia Norman >> Sent: Thursday, May 1

Re: google

2010-05-15 Thread Olivia Norman
Maybe I'm missing something obvious here, but why not just go to the google search field on the homepage? Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower", Steve Jobs On May 15, 2010, at 11:52 AM, Shen wrote: > Hello, > Don't use the IC site. It is not that easy. First, you hav

Re: battery status on macbook with voice over?

2010-05-16 Thread Olivia Norman
Hit Vo M twice, and arrow over to the status. "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower", Steve Jobs On May 16, 2010, at 12:43 PM, Chantel Cuddemi wrote: > Hit vo m twice. This will bring up the status. > On May 16, 2010, at 12:21 PM, Kerie doyle wrote: > >> Hi all, >> Just wo

Re: EBook reader

2010-05-18 Thread Olivia Norman
Hi Edward: There are actually two kinds of books out there. One is an audio book, and the other is an eBook you can buy for the iPad from the iTunes iBook store. the iBooks are read using the iPad's voice, and are accessible with VO, while the audio books are actually audio books, read using h

Re: an Imac and voiceover?

2010-05-18 Thread Olivia Norman
This is, indeed, a fun topic! I am a complete Apple enthusiast, and I wasn't fully aware of all that the older macs could do until this thread! :) Do you guys remember the old Apple 2E computer? With the floppy disks? I had one of those until middle school, reluctantlyy moved to windows for a wh

Re: an Imac and voiceover?

2010-05-18 Thread Olivia Norman
for sure. >> >> Cameron. >> >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Olivia Norman >> Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 12:49 PM >> To: list voiceove

Re: vo on, speech off

2010-05-18 Thread Olivia Norman
Hi, Someone probably accidentally touched the trackpad. To fix this, just tap the trackpad with three fingers. This should get you up and running again! HTH, Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower", Steve Jobs On May 18, 2010, at 1:58 PM, Nancy Badger wrote: > I am w

Re: alex

2010-05-18 Thread Olivia Norman
The iPad and iPhone run the same OS, so the answer is no at this time. Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower", Steve Jobs On May 18, 2010, at 8:17 PM, Edward wrote: > Hello all, > > Can the alex voice be used on the Ipad? I know the Iphone doesn't have the > resourc

Re: LightHouse Tech Seminar: Apple Products and Accessibility June 11th

2010-05-21 Thread Olivia Norman
This is great to see! Apple is really catching on. People in the Bay area are lucky to have the Cupertino campus right on the doorstep! :) I'm assuming someone from accessibility is doing the presenting? Perhaps I'll be able to participate in the conference call? Do you need to be a member of

Re: Mail and trash

2010-05-21 Thread Olivia Norman
Sorry you had to postpone training! :( Feel free to ask questions here, or write me off list. My mobile me account is the best place to get ahold of me quickly. that address is: olivianor...@me.com Good luck, and please feel free to reach out to me if I can help! Olivia "Innovation distinguishes b

Re: Mail and trash

2010-05-23 Thread Olivia Norman
ults. This is actually really >>> exciting, breaking new ground as independently as I can. >>> Anyhow, thanks for your nice note and the offer. Again, I'll try not to >>> bug you too much.:) >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Carolyn >&

Re: it's here!

2010-05-24 Thread Olivia Norman
This is correct. The other cord just gives you length and the ability to plug the adapter into a 3 prong wall socket. Congrats on becoming a mac owner! :) Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower", Steve Jobs On May 24, 2010, at 7:08 PM, Mark BurningHawk Baxter wrote: >

Re: it's here!

2010-05-24 Thread Olivia Norman
Congrats! I hope you enjoy your mac! http://www.apple.com/accessibility is a great resource! Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower", Steve Jobs On May 24, 2010, at 7:01 PM, denise avant wrote: > Hello all, > My mac book pro came today. I see what appears to be two power

Re: VO and Microsoft Word Docs

2010-05-25 Thread Olivia Norman
Thanks for that tip. I wish I'd thought of this when I was in school struggling through a table intensive class! Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower", Steve Jobs On May 25, 2010, at 6:02 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > Thanks for this Anne. Seems kind of cumbersome, but a

Bookshare books on the iPad?

2010-05-26 Thread Olivia Norman
Has anyone figured out a way to add Bookshare books to the iPad? I would like, ideally, to put them into ePub format, but am open to any suggestions. Thanks, Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower", Steve Jobs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

Re: PLEASE HELP Alex is rebelling`

2010-06-04 Thread Olivia Norman
Hey! Give me a call and I'll get this corrected! Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs On Jun 4, 2010, at 6:51 PM, Carolyn wrote: > Hi my patient mac family: > Ok, Alex is rebelling and is reading everything character by character So, > the dumb question

Re: [bcab] End of Freedom?

2010-06-05 Thread Olivia Norman
YAY! YAY! YAY! Goodbye Jaws! :) :) :) :) "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs On Jun 5, 2010, at 9:42 AM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: > Off topic, but I feel everyone will be interested especially those people who > run Fusion on their Macs. > > Begin forwarded messa

VR streams on a mac?

2010-06-05 Thread Olivia Norman
Hi Everyone, I'm in training at GDB in San Rafael, CA. They offer us a great deal on streams, so I've decided to take the leap and buy one at the discounted price. How will the stream and mac interact? Is there anything special I need to know before I buy one? Thanks, Olivia "Innovation distin

Re: VR streams on a mac?

2010-06-05 Thread Olivia Norman
ll need is the new softpack add on > to listen to books from Audible or music from ITunes. The new additional > software interacts with ITunes now and that makes everything accessible. > > Good luck and enjoy your stream... > > Kev > On Jun 5, 2010, at 4:08 PM, Olivia Norman wrote

Re: [bcab] End of Freedom?

2010-06-05 Thread Olivia Norman
I agree with you! I've heard that "this works on JFW, so it must be accessible" so many times! I'll be excited to see them loose some of their strangle hold on the market. Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs On Jun 5, 2010, at 1:47 PM, Karen Lewellen wrot

Re: solona

2010-06-05 Thread Olivia Norman
I don't understand how to take a screen shot at all. where do I focus my curser? I'm a bit confused by the process as well. On a macbook keyboard, how do I adjust the screen brightness? Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs On Jun 5, 2010, at 1:46 PM, Sa

Re: OT--End of Freedom?

2010-06-05 Thread Olivia Norman
I'd just leave it off your mac, if I were you. Do you really need to use windows at home? Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs On Jun 5, 2010, at 3:20 PM, Kimberly thurman wrote: > Wish I hadn't paid $200 for versions 11, 12, 13. As a matter of fact, I'l

Re: Safari and Blackboard

2010-06-06 Thread Olivia Norman
Hi Mike, When I was in graduate school, I used safari with blackboard, and it worked great from the start. Make sure that you interact with every frame. You should have no issues; it's very accessible. Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs On Jun 6, 2010,

Re: [Mac-cessibility News] Join Us Live for Apple's WWDC Keynote

2010-06-06 Thread Olivia Norman
Will there be an archive of this? I am so upset I'll miss it; I'll be on a training route with my dog right at 9:30. Really looking forward to the podcast when I get back! :) Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs On Jun 6, 2010, at 10:32 AM, Christina wrot

Re: OT--End of Freedom?

2010-06-06 Thread Olivia Norman
I completely agree with you Mike! if one absolutely must use windows for work, or what have you, window eyes seems like a great product and a viable alternative to Jaws. My experience with PC's is pretty limited at this point (I've been exclusively a mac user for the past three years) but have

Where can I find the keynote?

2010-06-07 Thread Olivia Norman
Can anyone point me in the direction of the WWDC keynote? I'm assuming there will be an archive of the event, but I'm having trouble finding one. Thanks! Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

Re: Where can I find the keynote?

2010-06-07 Thread Olivia Norman
April someone posted a link to the streaming audio after this > became reader. Chances are, you'll find an announcement page up before you > see an updated file at the podcast page I gave. > > Cheers, > > Esther > > On Jun 7, 2010, at 11:25, Olivia Norman wrot

Re: Where can I find the keynote?

2010-06-07 Thread Olivia Norman
gt; Karen > > On Mon, 7 Jun 2010, Carolyn wrote: > >> Olivia: >> You can at least get a summation video on youtube. >> >> Carolyn >> On Jun 7, 2010, at 3:25 PM, Olivia Norman wrote: >> >>> Can anyone point me in the direction of the WWDC keynote? I

safari reader?

2010-06-07 Thread Olivia Norman
Hi Everyone, I updated to Safari 5, but since the update, voiceover seems to keep relaunching when I try and find out about Safari reader from the Apple support site. It keeps playing the OS 10 greeting. So I have a few questions: 1. Is anyone else experiencing this issue? If so, does anyone kno

Re: Safari media player more accessible

2010-06-07 Thread Olivia Norman
Interesting. My safari five appears to be acting up a bit. Hopefully, someone can advize me on how to fix this issue with the OS 10 greeting constantly coming up when I interact with HTML content on the Apple support site. Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve J

Re: safari reader?

2010-06-07 Thread Olivia Norman
r and a follower" Steve Jobs On Jun 7, 2010, at 9:57 PM, louie wrote: > Go to the help menu of Safari click on help and you will find a section on > the reader. > > On Jun 7, 2010, at 9:50 PM, Olivia Norman wrote: > >> Hi Everyone, >> I updated to Safari 5, but

Re: safari reader?

2010-06-07 Thread Olivia Norman
oying. > > May > On 2010-06-07, at 9:50 PM, Olivia Norman wrote: > >> Hi Everyone, >> I updated to Safari 5, but since the update, voiceover seems to keep >> relaunching when I try and find out about Safari reader from the Apple >> support site. It keeps playin

Re: safari reader?

2010-06-07 Thread Olivia Norman
Smile, nope you're definitely not the only one. > > May > On 2010-06-07, at 10:10 PM, Olivia Norman wrote: > >> I'm glad I'm not the only one experiencing issues! >> Olivia >> "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve

Re: safari 5 skipping large blocks of text. Any work arounds?

2010-06-07 Thread Olivia Norman
Interesting, I just experienced this on the San Francisco Chronicle site. Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs On Jun 7, 2010, at 10:26 PM, John J Herzog wrote: > Hi all, > To experience the following bug, visit a site like www.engadget.com. > Go to one o

Re: safari reader?

2010-06-07 Thread Olivia Norman
eriencing the same issues. I repaired permissions > first thing and restarted. > > > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jun 7, 2010, at 11:05 PM, Olivia Norman wrote: > >> Thanks. Perhaps that will work. I have no idea why safari five is causing >> VO to go

Re: safari reader

2010-06-08 Thread Olivia Norman
Hi! I found it after much looking around and actually needed help from a friend. It's in the view menu or you can press command shift R to get it that way when you're on a page with an article. HTH, Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs On Jun 8, 2010, at

Re: Victor Reader Softpak

2010-06-08 Thread Olivia Norman
Interesting. No windows machines in this establishment, so I'll have to hope there's some kind of safari work around! Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs On Jun 8, 2010, at 3:17 AM, Allison Manzino wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I had promised to report back

VO crashing when I launch keynote!

2010-06-08 Thread Olivia Norman
Here's one of the links I've experienced the issue where VO constantly crashes and instead of interacting with the HTML content, launches the system greeting. I have repaired my permissions and restarted, with no luck. I've also reset my preferences. Any suggestions? http://events.apple.com.e

Re: VO crashing when I launch keynote!

2010-06-08 Thread Olivia Norman
t turning off the pop-up blocker? > Marshall > resetti > On Jun 8, 2010, at 8:02 AM, Olivia Norman wrote: > >> Here's one of the links I've experienced the issue where VO constantly >> crashes and instead of interacting with the HTML content, launches the >>

Re: Audible.com site with safari 5

2010-06-08 Thread Olivia Norman
Yes, same here. I have emailed accessibility about this, and urge others to do so. They're aware of it and working on a fix. Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs On Jun 8, 2010, at 11:44 AM, Kimberly thurman wrote: > I've experienced this behavior several

Re: Audible.com site with safari 5

2010-06-08 Thread Olivia Norman
Here's a kind of work around. If you email yourself the link and launch the page that way, it seems to work. I am not sure why this is, though. Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs On Jun 8, 2010, at 11:34 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Yes, > > I'm getting

Re: Audible.com site with safari 5

2010-06-08 Thread Olivia Norman
How do I reset web kit? I've reset safari, repaired permissions, emptied cash, and deleted and recreated my preferences, all to no avail. Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs On Jun 8, 2010, at 11:44 AM, Kimberly thurman wrote: > I've experienced this beha

Re: safari reader?

2010-06-08 Thread Olivia Norman
ly safe to clear everything else. > I have seen reset safari fix things before, so it's certainly worth a try. > Darcy > > On 2010-06-08, at 1:27 AM, May McDonald wrote: > >> Smile, nope you're definitely not the only one. >> >> May >> On 2010-06-07, a

Re: Possible workaround to Safari5 Problems

2010-06-08 Thread Olivia Norman
Thanks, Will try this. Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs On Jun 8, 2010, at 9:12 PM, Barry Hadder wrote: > Ok everybody, > > This seems to work, but it's just a work-around as doing this can still cause > problems in some situations. Check the "Disa

Re: Another Bad Page with Safari5

2010-06-08 Thread Olivia Norman
All the Apple support sites are like this. Accessibility is aware of the issue. Olivia "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs On Jun 8, 2010, at 8:46 PM, Barry Hadder wrote: > http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ > > I've written accessibility. > > I'm starting t

Re: Safari 5 and Audible.com

2010-06-08 Thread Olivia Norman
Yes, this is a new problem with safari five. I was on the audible site yeterday with safari four and experienced no issues. Now, with five, I can't get the site to work at all. It just crashes VO when ever I sign in. iChat is not working for me, either. "Innovation distinguishes between a l

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