[nabs-l] [spotifyblindbeta] Microsoft OneNote nowblindaccessible

Sun May 19 00:06:51 UTC 2013

Yeah, and fifty dollars is doable for me, but not the kind of money
I'd spend without some solid research to convince me I should do it.

On 5/18/13, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
> Kirt,
>
> I agree there. I generally try to either ask other blind iOS users about an
> app or look it up on applevis.com before downloading it, especially if it's
> a paid app.
>
> Chris
>
> Chris Nusbaum, Co-Chair
> Public Relations Committee
> Maryland Association of Blind Students
> Phone: (443) 547-2409
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kirt
> Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 5:49 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] [spotifyblindbeta] Microsoft OneNote
> nowblindaccessible
>
> Brandon,
> Podcasts and information coming directly from a developer are fantastic,
> and
> I'm honestly not trying to minimize that. Still, I'm going to wait until I
> get a few realistic reviews from people who have actually use this thing
> for
> a little while. I'm also very skeptical of software that doesn't give me
> some sort of trial option before I purchase.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 18, 2013, at 3:15 PM, "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Kirt,
>> good point. Since I usually only have a handful of documents open at
>> once, using the command control f 6 to jump between files works okay for
> me.
>> It does not seem reasonable to pay extra when we already spend hundreds
>> on
> the microsoft suite.
>>
>> I got mine as a discount, but still, I think it was over a hundred
> dollars.
>> Ashley
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Kirt
>> Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 4:50 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] [spotifyblindbeta] Microsoft OneNote
>> nowblindaccessible
>>
>> Ashley,
>> To my understanding, it's only accessible with a third-party script that
> costs $50.  That could very well be a worthwhile investment for some of us
> but I personally need a little more convincing that it's really worth it
> before I spend the money.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On May 18, 2013, at 2:43 PM, "Ashley Bramlett"
>> <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
> wrote:
>>
>>> glad to hear its accessible.
>>> I have this as part of the microsoft package but did not know what it
>>> did
> or how to use it. Now that its accessible, I'll look into it.
>>> Does it have templates or categories for you to write notes in?
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Brandon Keith Biggs
>>> Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 4:07 PM
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] [spotifyblindbeta] Microsoft OneNote now
>>> blindaccessible
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>> sorry for the multiple emails, but I forgot to say the most important
> feature:
>>> One note saves in real time, so you never have to hit ctrl S to save.
> after every key you hit it saves.
>>> There is also a misc. folder that you can throw all your junk like the
> schedule you try to follow each day and your list of things to do.
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Brandon Keith Biggs
>>>
>>>
>>> From: Brandon Keith Biggs
>>> Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 12:59 PM
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> Subject: Fw: [spotifyblindbeta] Microsoft OneNote now blind
>>> accessible
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>> I thought you note taking students would love to check this out. You
>>> know
> that feeling when you have over 20 word documents open, alt tabbing through
> notes to write a paper? One note is a simulation of a notebook, that is
> super accessible. Now you can have all your notes in one application and
> just use hot keys to move between documents.
>>> You can export your notes to a PDF, word and an interactable virtual
> viewer.
>>> to learn more, listen to his podcast and try it out!
>>> http://www.OneNoteBlind.com/demo.mp3
>>>
>>> He is also open to suggestions for features.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Brandon Keith Biggs
>>>
>>>
>>> From: John Martyn
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 9:46 PM
>>> To: The Jaws for Windows support list. ; blindtunesbeta at freelists.org
>>> ; spotifyblindbeta at freelists.org ; jawsscripts at freelists.org
>>> Subject: [spotifyblindbeta] Microsoft OneNote now blind accessible
>>>
>>> As we near the middle of 2013, Do It Blind is ecstatic to announce a new
> script!  We have been working long and hard on OneNote by Microsoft.  We
> now
> have OneNote Blind!  OneNote is a word processing program included in many
> of the Microsoft Office packages.  It is a great alternative to Word and
> has
> many different features which make life easy.  In a nutshell, OneNote is a
> virtual notebook.  You can create different notebooks, sections within the
> notebook, and pages within the sections.  It is a phenomenal tool to
> organize thoughts, letters, and projects all in one program and all
> accessible from one screen.  You no longer have to open up several word
> documents and switch back and forth.  With OneNote, everything is on the
> same screen.  Because of the amazing features, we decided to script OneNote
> and create OneNote Blind.  It is now fully accessible to the visually
> impaired and blind users!  We are absolutely positive this will be a
> tremendous tool for blind people.  It is easy to navigate through
> notebooks,
> sections, and pages.  You can scroll through all of your notes with just
> the
> touch of the tab key.  We are confident OneNote Blind will make your life
> easier and make your notes more organized and easy to access.
>>>
>>> Please visit the site at:
>>>
>>> www.OneNoteBlind.com
>>>
>>> John Martyn
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