Apple Mac Operating System
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The Apple Mac Operating System (OS) has several built in features to increase accessibility and these can all be found under system preferences among the Accessibility resources including VoiceOver .
The latest OSX Leopard allows for better organisation of applications and projects links with iChat for presentations and the ability to run the Windows OS in parallel with the MacOS so that Windows based assistive technologies can be used. However, not all applications can save data between the two operating systems without additional changes being made with care.
Links
- Mac 101: Set Your Preferences
"Besides changing the look and feel of your Mac interface, you can also let your Mac know how you prefer to work. This is done through preferences. Your Mac has a system-wide set of user-configurable preferences called System Preferences, which allows you to adjust things like your screen resolution, keyboard and mouse control, sound, and more."
- iTunes and making accessible podcasts
This is a pdf training manual from The High Tech Center Training Unit which covers both the accessible issues of making and catching podcasts with an iPod and iTunes.
- My Web My Way
"Do you need help in making the web easier to use? This site explains the many ways you can change your browser, computer, keyboard and mouse settings to make the web more accessible for you. " The site has been developed and maintained through a partnership between bbc.co.uk and AbilityNet, a leading UK computing and disability charity. It is based on AbilityNet's original My Computer, My Way site.
- QuickTime manuals, support and updates.
Apple offer a forum to support QuickTime users as well as updates and manuals. There are also keyboard shortcuts and links to FAQs etc
- VoiceOver Manual download
"The VoiceOver Getting Started manual is 90 pages in length and organized into 9 chapters with an appendix containing all of the VoiceOver key commands. The chapters are intended to be read in sequence as each contains information that builds on the previous chapters. Chapters four through nine include several hands-on exercises you can use to build your skills." Apple website.
