[Trainer-Talk] Learn Google Docs and Google drive with NVDA

Wed Oct 5 18:56:05 UTC 2016

Oh, my dear friend, I am so sorry that you didn't make it. You are missing
out on the famous Jernigan cookies, LOL.

On Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 10:10 AM, Marianne Denning via Trainer-Talk <
trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Quit bragging.
>
> On Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 1:49 PM, Nathaniel Kile via Trainer-Talk <
> trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> > I am actually sitting in the class right now as i type this message in
> > Baltimore. It is a great workshop and I encourage everyone to take a look
> > at the Google apps/GSuite.
> >
> > On Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 9:30 AM, Deborah Armstrong via Trainer-Talk <
> > trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > > I've pasted part of the AFB announcement below in case you haven't seen
> > it
> > > yet. I am sorry that our server's phishing filters garble the URLS
> below.
> > >
> > > I'd like to comment that so far I'm finding this training superb.
> > >
> > > All of us, especially those of us who have used screen readers for a
> long
> > > time need to do this tutorial, because the google way of accomplishing
> > > tasks with a screen reader is a new, but mostly accessible paradigm.
> > >
> > > I'm copying the MP3 files now to my VR Stream and will do one module
> per
> > > day. I like to use the stream so I don't have to try to pause or rewind
> > the
> > > video on my PC where I'm practicing the new skill of using the google
> > apps.
> > >
> > > Even if we prefer ourselves to use desktop apps that don't require one
> be
> > > online, the tech world is shifting to cloud-based and web-based
> > > applications. At the college where I work, most students are on gmail
> and
> > > many instructors have them turn in homework on google docs.
> > >
> > > Luckily I haven't had to help with google docs yet much, but it's only
> a
> > > matter of time!
> > > *** tesxt of announcement:
> > >
> > > The American Foundation for the Blind is pleased to announce Learn
> Tech,
> > a
> > > technology access initiative that features free online tutorials to
> help
> > > people who are blind or visually impaired learn how to improve their
> > > computer and technology skills. The tutorials can be accessed at <
> > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-
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> > > tlvq1GVvo&s=XmcDGwNvhUnAS6_bHZ_I82UTAJWBU7XNnTanhJQWWUI&e= <
> > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-
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> > > www.afb.org/learntech<http://www.afb.org/learntech>.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > The newest tutorial offering for Learn Tech is a 10-part series on
> Using
> > > Google Docs and Google Drive with NVDA. Google Docs is a free,
> web-based
> > > application in which documents can be created, edited, and stored
> online.
> > >
> > > Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service that allows
> > > users to store files in the cloud, and share files with people who are
> > > working on the same project. NVDA (Non-Visual Desktop Access) is a free
> > > screen reader for people who are blind or visually impaired.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > When these tools are used together, computer users who are blind or
> > > visually impaired are able to use the computer for work or school
> without
> > > any additional, expensive software. These tools also allow for easy
> > project
> > > collaboration with others at school or in the workplace, leveling the
> > > playing field.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Also available from Learn Tech are the previously released Learn NVDA
> > free
> > > video tutorials that describe how to use the NVDA free and fully
> featured
> > > screen reader.
> > >
> > >
> > > Additional tutorials will be added to Learn Tech over time. To learn
> > more,
> > > or to share information with people who may be interested in using the
> > > tutorials, go to <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-
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> > > tlvq1GVvo&s=LwTH2vkxwX1B-3PDM6Opr5TfL_goP2Fu7rmI0L6P5Sk&e= <
> > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-
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> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
> (513) 607-6053
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