Hello Niam,
Well, the other thing you need to know is what software will be used for
your editing assuming they go Apple and how accessible and useable is it for
the blind in that environment.
I am not an Apple user though I am really getting more interested in it due
to increasing frustrations with Windows and Jaws apparent instability, I
don't know which or if it is a combination but I am getting tired of working
for my computers rather than have them working for me as it should be.
I have spent decades trying to keep up with technology in the workplace
which, for us usually has the additional layer of our accessibility, really
double the learning for us over our sighted colleagues, my sympathies and
understanding goes with you. Fortunately I am now retired and out of that
treadmill.
I'll see what I can do to help locate appropriate e-mail lists to assist
you.
Dale leavens.
----- Original Message -----
From: <niam.mcke...@gmail.com>
To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 12:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Help Regarding Apple
Hi Dale
Calming words thank you.
I am an editor of books so my main worry is can I keep the functionality
of Jaws with J-Tools which enables me to cut and paste at speed.
I have just about adapted to using Jaws and J-Tools, and find it hard to
contemplate another system.
We are one of the few publishing houses still using windows.
Any steer towards blind apple users would be appreciated.
Niamh
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dale Leavens" <dleav...@puc.net>
To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 4:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Help Regarding Apple
Dear Niam,
Before you invest too much, get correct information. Find out for certain
if they are going Apple or not. If you are worried about something which
isn't happening you are worrying unnecessarily and that is unhealthy with
no benefit. If it does happen then you have worried twice.
What is your computing need at the office? Do you transcribe, clerical
functions, programming?
I am sure someone can assist you to connect with blind Apple users on the
Web.
Dale leavens.
----- Original Message -----
From: <niam.mcke...@gmail.com>
To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 9:56 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Help Regarding Apple
I am not panicking,yet.
However, it is being rumored in my office that we might go over to
apple, have just started to get to grips with Jaws.
Tried to join a blind apple support group via Google and failed.
Help and advice please, I am sick with worry.
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