[nfb-db] Trying to use the computer with just a Keyboard

[Janice Toothman]

Hi April,
Do you have a Perkins style Braille keyboard with a refreshable Braille 
output?  This would allow you to read the text on the screen without 
relying on your hearing.
Janice
On 11/2/2013 7:56 AM, April Brown wrote:
>
> Following advice, I've tried to learn to use a computer with just a 
> keyboard.  I don't get it.  I can't open or close anything.
>
> With the trial JAWs program, I tried to use both Firefox and Safari 
> with just the keyboard. I had the 11 page keyboard guide open.  And 
> none of the commands worked on either browser.  They worked in Word 
> and PDF.//
>
> I have no idea what "key" I am missing.  I am sure it is some silly 
> something that I'm supposed to toggle on or off to do it, and everyone 
> else in the world knows how without being told.
>
> So far, the biggest problem I can see with JAWs, other than not being 
> able to configure it for the browsers, is the volume.  With my massive 
> hearing loss as well, and the volume at 100%, it sounds like a 
> whisper.  Is it worth my time to learn this program, if I can't hear 
> the speakers?  My hearing and comprehension is rapidly decreasing.  
> I'm going to ask on the deaf blind group what they use.
>
> April Brown
>
> Writing dramatic adventure novels uncovering the myths we hide behind.
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