Category Archives: General

Cyber Weekend sale on All Audio Tutorials!

Posted on November 26, 2016 by John

A new audio tutorial for the Mac has been added to the Mac Lessons Page You can learn about using VoiceOver and SIRI in Mac OS Sierra in this tutorial. Also, until Monday, November 28 at midnight, receive a 25 … Continue reading →

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Another potential source for Braille input and output for the Mac and iOS

Posted on November 19, 2016 by John

Many probably know that I have a particular interest and strong opinion about the use of Braille by the blind. Braille literacy has become a hot topic, and there is an dangerously foolish attitude out there that because of the … Continue reading →

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Mac for the Blind has a Youtube Channel!

Posted on September 3, 2016 by John

After adding a Facebook page, Mac for the Blind now has a Youtube channel. It is a work in progress and I will slowly add some quick demonstration videos. These videos are for TVIs and other sighted people who might … Continue reading →

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Another episode of iAccess VO

Posted on August 28, 2016 by John

In the latest episode of iAccess VO, I was a guest on with Brian and Ed. It was a lot of fun, and we spoke about the upcoming releases of iOS and Mac OS. You can find the episode here. … Continue reading →

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The latest episode of iAccess VO

Posted on July 16, 2016 by John

As a follow up to my previous post in regard to the National Federation of the Blind’s 2016-04 Resolution, I commented further on it in the latest episode of the iAccess VO podcast. I am a frequent guest to come … Continue reading →

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NFB Resolution 2016-04, A Bit Troubling to me

Posted on July 9, 2016 by John

Interestingly enough, I just came back from the National Federation of the Blind’s 2016 national convention in Orlando, Florida, where I was honored and privileged to have been asked to present for the Trainer’s Division. The NFB is an organization … Continue reading →

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Updates, 4/17/16

Posted on April 17, 2016 by John

Over the last month or month and a half, for those who visit this site and take an extensive look around, you might have noticed that I have been making an effort to update the various pages here with the … Continue reading →

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The first Laugh for Sight for Dogs event

Posted on April 1, 2016 by John

I am posting this here. My good friend, Brian Fischler of Laugh for Sight is expanding their benefits to help dogs. Please refer to this press release below. Greetings all, After 10 years of Laugh For Sight Benefits in New … Continue reading →

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More Info about the Cosmo and BERT

Posted on March 28, 2016 by John

A short time back, I posted information on the Cosmo Brailler and the BERT software Braille solution produced by David Pillischer of Electronic Brailler LLC. Apple posted a press release to their educator group in regard to the products a … Continue reading →

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Apple Event for March 21, 2016

Posted on March 23, 2016 by John

On Monday, March 21, Apple held another event, “Let us loop you in”. In typical style, Tim Cook had some announcements involving the latest news from Apple, which included a few new products. Now, without a doubt, I will not … Continue reading →

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