[Trainer-Talk] Seeking Helpful Resources

[Scott Davert]

Hello Anita.
I was on vacation, so am a bit late to the party. The reason you don't find more than general info in a lot of places is because OSX is pretty universal no matter the Mac you are using. Of course, hardware always has its differences, but many of the concepts are the same whether you're using a Macbook Air, Pro, Mini, or iMac. Anyway, I just wanted to reply with a couple of other resources. There is a free iBook called mastering the mac, and it is written to address the needs of those with low or no vision. I think it came out in mid 2014, so it's fairly recent and should get you started.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/mastering-macintosh-voiceover/id899197795?mt=11
If you are coming over from the iOS side, as already discussed, many of the trackpad gestures are the same on the trackpad as those you have been using on iOS. I did a podcast covering some of the similarities a couple of years back, which still holds true today.
http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/using-gestures-trackpad-mac-making-navigation-mac-similar-ios
If you like learning through audio means, David Woodbridge did a series of podcasts which you can also find on AppleVis which are just as applicable now as when they were produced.

Best of luck!
Scott


Scott Davert, MA, VRT
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From: Trainer-Talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anita Ogletree via Trainer-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 2:25 AM
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Subject: [Trainer-Talk] Seeking Helpful Resources

Happy Holidays.

My name is Anita and I am seeking some assistance.

Currently I am in the midst of learning how to use the Mac. I thought it would be easy to do since I had very little trouble converting from basic mobile phones to an iPhone. VoiceOver made my life so much better in that aspect but the adjustment from a Window's environment with screen reading software to VoiceOver on the Mac has been challenging.

The plan is to eventually be able to contract with an ATS company trainer others to desiring to learn. I did have several hours with an individual who works with VR clients but I feel that I will need more in order to be successful as a trainer.

I am hoping there are other tools for learning how to use the Mac and VoiceOver that gives more of a step-by-step guide or that will walk me through learning the keystrokes and commands. For instance, I usually read through the User's manual for a notetaker that I am interesting in learning to use and it is a reference I can look back at for something I may need later on. I hate tried to find something that will orient me to the MacBookPro that I have but the information is mor-or-less a general overview of how things should work. I get the basic concept but when it comes to being able to apply the procedures, I get turned around or stuck and not sure how to resolve the problems I find myself in.

I don't want to drag this on too much longer causing anyone to regret opening my message so I am humbly asking for any help that someone can share with me to get me from A to B.

Thank you in advance for any assistance anyone can pass along.

Warmest regards,

Anita
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