Accessing Apple Mac computers

A course providing an overview of the accessibility features in Mac OSX software.

Course descriptionRecent versions of Mac OSX include both magnification and screen reading software. These features are built into the operating system, and are effectively free with every new Mac. This practical, one-day workshop will show how to use the Zoom magnification and Voice Over screen reader built in to OSX Leopard. All delegates receive a training guide, and will use a Mac computer provided by Apple.

Learning objectivesAttending this course will enable you to:

Use a Mac without using the mouse. Use the Zoom utility to provide magnification access Use the Voice Over utility to provide speech access Use Voice Over on the Internet (Safari) and for email (Mail) Use Zoom and Voice Over with iTunes and the new features in OSX

Leopard

Who should attendThis workshop is aimed at Mac users who are blind or partially sighted. It is also aimed at anyone who assists, teaches or trains computer users who are blind and partially sighted. Knowledge of using an Apple Mac is helpful but not essential to gain the most from the day.

Course Information and CostPrior knowledge required - Basic ICT skills.Cost: Professionals £150, parents £75.00 (subject to availability)Includes lunch and refreshments.

Dates and LocationsTo book on this course, click on the link for the centre venue.

Dates: Tuesday 24 November 2009Time: 9.30am – 4.30pmVenue: Action North West Centre, Liverpool

This open course is offered at selected RNIB / Action training centres. It can also be commissioned and tailored for your organisation, to be delivered at a venue of your choice, or at one of our training centres. For a list of all RNIB / Action training centres, please contact us.

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