Hi, I think zt for mac is probably a good option long term for some one who knows they are going to keep their eyesight stable at some level. The functionality is somewhere in between zooms for mack and zoomtext for windows. It doesn't have any speech apparently, but voiceover and zoomtext should work together. I just think that short term, there are workarounds that would let some one save the 300 bucks. For example, you can download free or low cost apps that let you change the colour and shape of the pointer.
Hope this helps, Erik Burggraaf Follow my series of articles about setting up a small business through the ontario disability support program at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/blog Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2013-07-15, at 9:34 AM, Mike Busboom <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello. > > If my acquaintance were to go this route, is it easy to transition from > ZoomText to VoiceOver? Can the two programs be used simultaneously? > > Kind regards, > > Mike > > On 15,Jul,2013, at 3:05 PM, Eugenia Firth <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi there >> I have known a number of people with situations similar to what you >> describe. I wonder if it would help him to do the trial version of ZoomText >> text for the Mac. A lot of people seem to like this a lot. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Jul 15, 2013, at 7:19 AM, Mike Busboom <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hello everyone, >>> >>> From time to time, I assist people via Skype who would like to become >>> familiar with VoiceOver. Thus far, all of those whom I have assisted have >>> been unable to avail themselves of any visual cues from the screen, i.e. >>> they depend exclusively on speech, Braille or both. >>> >>> I recently met an individual who has Macular Degeneration, and he is now >>> losing his ability to quickly and effectively visually navigate his >>> MacBook's screen. Since he lives in Canada and I live in Austria, we have >>> agreed that if possible, I would assist him in his attempt to migrate from >>> a strictly visual environment to one where accessibility options are >>> utilized. It has occurred to me, however, that my assisting him might not >>> be in his best interest since he will want to continue to use his vision >>> wherever possible and only gradually transition to an entirely speech, >>> non-visual environment. >>> >>> While I am totally comfortable helping blind people, I know nothing about >>> configuring the Mac so that it can best meet his needs. He wants to use >>> his vision in conjunction with VO but at some time, totally transition to >>> screenless use of his Mac. >>> >>> Does anyone know if there is special documentation for situations like >>> this? While I am basically a can-do person, is it unrealistic for me to >>> render useful assistance? Knowing this person, I know that he will insist >>> on using his residual vision for as long as possible. >>> >>> Any thoughts would be most definitely appreciated. >>> >>> With kind regards, >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>> >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
