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Hope I'm posting correctly - Want to help my blind friend (self.Blind)
submitted by Levitb2
I have a friend who suddenly became blind. He just got a new Iphone and uses voice over. I called T-Mobile when I was with him the other day and although the rep was very nice, I couldn't follow him nor could my friend.
He also was told to go to Typester and practice tying on his computer. Again, this seems really hard to learn.
Any suggestions to help him master this phone and type on his computer appreciated. Feel so bad for him
He also was told to go to Typester and practice tying on his computer. Again, this seems really hard to learn.
Any suggestions to help him master this phone and type on his computer appreciated. Feel so bad for him
Shadowwynd 7 points 1y ago
Start here:
For voiceover:
https://youtu.be/qDm7GiKra28
For typing:
https://typer.aphtech.org
Master commands for “hey Siri “on the iPhone. This will help a lot in the short term, being able to make phone calls and look up common bit of information in the weather and set timers in calendar appointments and all those sorts of things. Practicing with voiceover is essential to mastering it.
However, the learning curve to get at least halfway decent using voiceover on an iPhone is a lot shorter than the learning curve for navigating a computer.
(JAWS/NVDA/VoiceOver/ChromeVox/Orca - not sure what type PC).
To control a PC, it is all based on keyboard shortcuts, and knowing the keyboard is an absolute must. That is the foundational skill on which using a PC screen reader is built. So yes, focus on the phone first, because it’s going to take a lot longer to get proficient with a PC - And small victories towards regaining independence are going to be psychologically important.
I would also say to download the free apps “SeeingAI “and “BeMyEyes“ on the iPhone. Seeing AI can read text aloud (mail, books, signs etc), it can read hand writing, it can identify currency, it look up barcodes (the can of green beans and the can of dog food feel the same from the outside) and identify colors. Be my eyes Connects you to a random sided person that interacts with you for the phones camera. This lets you ask simple questions always look for the phones camera and give you an answer (i’ve dropped my keys and I don’t know where to start looking, can you tell me the title of this book that I’m holding in my hand, I’m looking for apartment 611 and I think it’s in this hallway can you help me find it, what do the directions say on this box,…)
I would also contact your state’s assistive technology services and see what local resources are available to help you.
For voiceover:
https://youtu.be/qDm7GiKra28
For typing:
https://typer.aphtech.org
Master commands for “hey Siri “on the iPhone. This will help a lot in the short term, being able to make phone calls and look up common bit of information in the weather and set timers in calendar appointments and all those sorts of things. Practicing with voiceover is essential to mastering it.
However, the learning curve to get at least halfway decent using voiceover on an iPhone is a lot shorter than the learning curve for navigating a computer.
(JAWS/NVDA/VoiceOver/ChromeVox/Orca - not sure what type PC).
To control a PC, it is all based on keyboard shortcuts, and knowing the keyboard is an absolute must. That is the foundational skill on which using a PC screen reader is built. So yes, focus on the phone first, because it’s going to take a lot longer to get proficient with a PC - And small victories towards regaining independence are going to be psychologically important.
I would also say to download the free apps “SeeingAI “and “BeMyEyes“ on the iPhone. Seeing AI can read text aloud (mail, books, signs etc), it can read hand writing, it can identify currency, it look up barcodes (the can of green beans and the can of dog food feel the same from the outside) and identify colors. Be my eyes Connects you to a random sided person that interacts with you for the phones camera. This lets you ask simple questions always look for the phones camera and give you an answer (i’ve dropped my keys and I don’t know where to start looking, can you tell me the title of this book that I’m holding in my hand, I’m looking for apartment 611 and I think it’s in this hallway can you help me find it, what do the directions say on this box,…)
I would also contact your state’s assistive technology services and see what local resources are available to help you.
bradley22 4 points 1y ago
There’s applevis.com for the iPhone and Apple Products.
WittiePenguin 2 points 1y ago
Typing becomes muscle memory after A while. Nvda is a free screenreader for the computer and there are a plethora of resources on how to use it. Don’t feel bad, I know losing sight can.be scary but your friend can live a fulfilling life thanks to advancement’s in tech and such.
[deleted] 1 points 1y ago
Going blind is not the end of the world. Perhaps he can get some assistive tech training and other types of training including independent living skills and also using a cane. He can still do a lot of what he did but adapted.
Levitb2 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
He is working on it but thinks it is awfully hard at this point
[deleted] 1 points 1y ago
Give it some time he’ll get better, be patient, you don’t get good over night.
Also did he work before what did he do?
Also did he work before what did he do?
Levitb2 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
He was a psychologist specializing in bi-polar, children of alcoholics, and a host of other things. Really wants to continue his practice via Telehealth.
[deleted] 1 points 1y ago
I don’t see why he couldn’t do that or even go back in to his office and do it.
VI_Shepherd 1 points 1y ago
VoiceOver is just something to get used to... It'll become pretty good muscle memory, soon enough.
As for typing, if the computer is Windows based, download the screen reading software NVDA (No visual Desktop Access), from NV Access, then go over the user guide and just have your friend practice typing that way :)
So dang helpful! After I stopped relying on my low-vision for reading and writing, I used NVDA more and learned to type without looking in about two weeks :)
As for typing, if the computer is Windows based, download the screen reading software NVDA (No visual Desktop Access), from NV Access, then go over the user guide and just have your friend practice typing that way :)
So dang helpful! After I stopped relying on my low-vision for reading and writing, I used NVDA more and learned to type without looking in about two weeks :)
Sewn27 1 points 1y ago
Apple has a helpline devoted to those who have disabilities. If you call Apple I’m sure they will give it to you. The people are incredibly nice.
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