[nfbwatlk] Fw: Accessible World Presents Accessible Macintosh, April 13th

[Jacob Struiksma]

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Accessible World Presents Accessible Macintosh, April 13th

News Wire

An Overview of an Accessible Leopard by Jim Denham

The latest version of the Macintosh operating system, OS X 10.5,
includes some incredible

accessibility features.

For users who are blind, the built-in VoiceOver screen review
software offers a whole

new way to use the Mac.

This powerful tool offers features such as refreshable Braille
support, an extensive

help system and reliable access to many popular Macintosh
applications.

For the past several years, all Macintosh computers have shipped with
an Intel based

processor.

This hardware platform allows the machine to run non-Apple operating
systems, including

Microsoft Windows.

Apple even provides a utility, called Bootcamp, that allows the user
to easily switch

between operating systems.

 This dual operating system

environment is a great solution for individuals who want to use both
Mac and Windows

on the same machine.

The Tek Talk session to be held on 13 April will introduce users to
the powerful

screen review software included with all versions of Macintosh
Leopard.

The powerful Navigation and help features of VoiceOver and the Mac
will be demonstrated.

The session will also include information for sighted trainers who
need to provide

instruction to persons who are blind on the Mac.

Finally, the ability to easily and efficiently switch between the Mac
and Windows

operating systems will be shown.

Date: Monday, April 13th, 2009.

Time:

5:00 p.m. PDT, 6:00 p.m. MDT, 7:00 p.m. CDT, and 8:00 p.m. EDT

 and elsewhere in the world Tuesday 0:00 GMT

Approximately 15 minutes prior to the event start time; go to

The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at:

http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2

Or, alternatively.

Select The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at:

http://www.accessibleworld.org

 Enter your first and last names on the sign-in screen.

All Tek Talk training events are recorded so if you are unable to
participate live

at the above times then you may download the presentation or podcast
from the Tek

Talk archives on our website at

http://www.accessibleworld.org

All online interactive programs require no password, are free of
charge, and open

to anyone worldwide having an Internet connection, a computer,
speakers, and a sound

card. Those with microphones can interact audibly with the presenters
and others

in the virtual audience or text chat with the attendees.

If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online
conferencing software,

there is a small,

safe software program

 that you need to download and then run. A link to the software is
available on every

entry screen to the Accessible World online rooms.

Sign up information for all Accessible World News Wires and
discussion lists are

also available at our website

http://www.accessibleworld.org



Accessible World Contacts:

Robert Acosta, Chair

Accessible World

818-998-0044

Email:

boacosta at pacbell.net <mailto:boacosta at pacbell.net>

Web:

http://www.helpinghands4theblind.org

Joann Becker, Events Coordinator

Accessible World

617-969-1213

Email: joannbecker at pcomcast.net <mailto:joannbecker at pcomcast.net>

George Buys, CEO

Talking Communities

Email:

buys at talkingcommunities.com <mailto:buys at talkingcommunities.com>

The Accessible World, a division of Helping Hands

 For The Blind, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, seeks to
educate the general

public, the disabled community and the professionals who serve them
by providing

highly relevant information about new products, services, and
training opportunities

designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access barriers
that adversely

affect them.



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