Paul's right the One to One instructors are just now starting to get into VO training. It takes time. Do understand that these trainers are more computer oriented rather than knowledgable of disabilities. They are very smart and open minded, but uneducated when it comes to disabilities.
On Jan 11, 2011, at 3:36 AM, Paul Hunt wrote: > I signed up for one to one training and schedule my classes so that I get the > same trainer. We built a working relationship and she is learning voiceover > as we work together. I also learn from manuals podcasts and this list. The > best way to learn is teaching. Also remember that the Apple store primarily > works by appointment. > > On Jan 10, 2011, at 11:25 PM, "brandt" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I know that the apple stores around here does boath training for mac >> opperating system and iWorks. I inquired about voiceover, and the guy I >> spoke to didn't have a clue what I was talking about. That's why, when I >> ever get that mac, I'm going in on my own, with help from the podcasts done >> by mike Arrigo. >> >> Regards, >> >> Brandt Steenkamp >> >> MSN/Windows live: [email protected] >> >> Google talk: [email protected] >> >> AIM: [email protected] >> >> Skype: brandt.steenkamp007 >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carolyn Haas" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Cc: "Carolyn Haas" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 6:04 AM >> Subject: Re: learning voiceover the old fashioned way? >> >> >> Hi Karen: >> A couple of things come to mind here. I'm not big on podcasts, and, like >> you prefer to learn hands on or at least with something hardcopy braille. >> There are a couple of options. If you read braille, there is a braille >> version of the "getting started guide" availaable from I believe the san >> Fransisco lighthouse. >> >> >> There is also a tutorial available through Handytech USA though I'm not sure >> which format it comes in. Last I knew the cost for that one was $75, and >> you can get it through Handytech usa. Another option is to check out the >> text tutorials on the Apple website,. There are also workshops through >> Handitech, and one to one from Apple directly, if there is an Apple store >> near you. >> HTH >> Carolyn HOn Jan 4, 2011, at 4:07 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> If I have read it once I have read it a zillion times, and agree. It is >>> important to know a screen reader as completely as possible. >>> I prefer, especially if I cannot get hands on training, or if I have seen >>> that others may have issues, to read as much as I can in advance. >>> so, has anyone put together a solid users guide specifically for voiceover? >>> I realize any such guide would be in flux, changing as apple upgrades the >>> system in general, and voiceover in particular. Still a solid guide, more >>> for reading than say someones audio tutorials would be fantastic. >>> Say the sort of book one would use in a classroom, or that would have come >>> in the box with your old style screen readers? >>> thanks in advance, >>> Karen >>> >>> -- >>> 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. >> >> -- >> 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. > -- 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.
