Greg,

That's a great idea.  Hadn't thought of that before.  

Chris


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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg Kearney
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 8:04 PM
To: General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by the
blind; macvoiceover; Mary Beth Janes; Mike Shebanek
Subject: A unique use for VoiceOver or how VoiceOver can be used by the
sighted

My wife, who is blind, got a new MacMini and with it a wireless  
bluetooth keyboard  it we also got her a bluetooth headset. My wife  
wanted to be able to use the computer about the house. Here's how it  
works and how this might have application for the sighted as well.

She has the sound going to the headset she then takes just the  
keyboard and is able to use the computer from any place in the house  
including out in the yard using VoiceOver to control the computer. The  
computer remains on her desk safe and sound.

If she wants to take the computer someplace all she has to do is  
unplug the screen and put the computer, power cord, keyboard and  
headset in a backpack and plug it into a wall outlet where ever she  
is. She has most of the advantages of a portable without the cost.

Now the idea of using only a keyboard and headset as remote control  
devices for a computer with VoiceOver could have application for the  
sighted as well as the blind. It is a classic example of everyone  
benefiting from accessible technology rather like curb cuts being a  
benefit to those pushing strollers or people in bars watching the  
closed captions.

Greg Kearney
535 S. Jackson St.
Casper, Wyoming 82601
307-224-4022
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