The mv-dev Google group is the only place where blind Mac programmers are talking right now. There aren't very many at the moment, but that's been because, until recently, designing the graphical user interface of an app by a blind programmer was between difficult and nearly impossible. We have a new tool called Renaissance that has solved that problem.
Those of us that are blazing this trail are already experienced programmers from other platforms. Once a bit more ground work has been laid, we plan to make some introductory tutorials that explain how a blind person can start programming for the Mac. A blind person only has to know some specific differences that are of concern when programming while blind. After that, they can use the regular resources that are available to any sighted programmer. I want lots of blind people to program for the Mac. My hope is that will bring us lots more accessible software. Bryan -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jim Gatteys Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 11:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Programming for the mac Hi. I know recently there has been some discussion about programming for the mac and there are links to books and things. I wonder if there are any interactive discussion groups anywhere, for example, ventrilo groups where one could go to learn basic concepts and talk to people who are programmers. I've never had formal programming training but would love to learn and think that talking to people in addition to reading books would be really helpful to me. I'd be willing to chat on skype or any groups if anybody has info. And if there's not one, I'd be willing to do a ventrilo server where we could go to talk about programming. Let me know if anybody knows of such a place. Jim ----- Find me on facebook or: Skype: jimintexas Yahoo or Aim/Ichat: jgatteys Msn: [email protected] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
