Category Archives: OS Mountain Lion

Updates, 3/17/14

Posted on March 17, 2014 by John

I have been working on the site for the last few weeks and there are some little tweaks throughout it. This includes updating some of the information to reflect OS X Mavericks in the Tips and Tricks for the Mac … Continue reading →

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Getting Started Pages

Posted on August 25, 2013 by John

I have spent parts of this weekend putting up two new pages to the site. These are the Getting Started with the Mac and VoiceOver and Getting Started with iOS Devices and VoiceOver pages. I am specifically seeking help from … Continue reading →

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Apple Updates Their Accessibility Pages on Their Website

Posted on June 21, 2013 by John

For those who might be interested, Apple has revamped their accessibility pages on their website. There is a lot of information and great links to additional resources. They are also open to suggestions and comments as well. You can check … Continue reading →

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A Few Other Items

Posted on June 3, 2013 by John

A couple of items that might be of interest to folks. First, there is a typing application for the iDevices called, TypeWay, that might be of interest to some. According to the developer, their approach is different than that of … Continue reading →

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The ACSP Journey, Part 2.

Posted on June 1, 2013 by John

Just over a year ago, I posted the story of my preparation and experience in taking the Apple Certifies Support Professional exam for Lion. I received a lot of reactions from a number of kind people over the year, and … Continue reading →

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Printing Braille from a Mac, Another Item that may be of Interest

Posted on March 13, 2013 by John

Courtesy of Keith Reedy: How to print braille from a Mac to an Index Embosser This information was compiled and tested by Keith Reedy Bibles for the Blind and Visually Handicapped International, Bibles for the Blind Special thanks to, Peter … Continue reading →

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New Title from Draconis Entertainment Available for the Mac in the Mac App Store

Posted on January 11, 2013 by John

Our good friends at Draconis Entertainment have done it again. They have released a new title for the Mac. The game is called, Silver Dollar, and I am posting the information below on the game. Please purchase the game, spread … Continue reading →

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A New Audio Game for the Mac for the blind!

Posted on December 12, 2012 by John

I have often been asked the question in regard to what games are available for the Mac that blind people can play. Additionally, along the same lines, I am told that there aren’t anywhere as many games for the Mac … Continue reading →

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PinPoint, an app to seriously consider if you are a low vision Mac user

Posted on December 6, 2012 by John

It is not often that I am contacted directly by a developer of an application for the blind or for low vision users. Recently, though, Renaud Boisjoly of Lagente contacted me about an application called, PinPoint. I am a totally … Continue reading →

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As an FYI for those who might be interested

Posted on November 27, 2012 by John

I am posting the following announcement in case it might be of interest or help to folks. Anna Dresner writes very useful and helpful books, and this is another one. An iMessaging guide from NBP! A Quick Guide to iMessages … Continue reading →

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