Month: May 2018

Podcast about the Scratchpad on the Focus 5th generation

In this podcast, Olivier discusses about the new firmware update that was recently released for the Focus 5th generation. The version number of the update is 5.81-30. First, Olivier shows you how to install it. Then he shows you the main feature that this update brings to the Focus: a Scratchpad. Olivier shows you how to use it and gives you a list of commands shortcuts. Please note that you can find all of these shortcuts in the Scratchpad's help file.

For more information about this update, visit the support page dedicated to the Focus here.

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In addition, as a reminder, the Canadialog team can offer private or group training on request on the use of assistive technologies. Do not hesitate to contact our team to learn more about training we can offer.

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Introducing Pages for iOS

In this podcast, Alexandre introduces you to Pages for iOS, an app made by Apple to edit text documents. This app is also available on macOS. Alexandre shows you the interface of the app on both the iPhone and the iPad. Even though they are similar, the interfaces are a bit different. Alexandre also briefly shows how to edit a document with Pages and VoiceOver, how to save it to Dropbox and how to export it to a Word document.

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In addition, as a reminder, the Canadialog team can offer private or group training on request on the use of assistive technologies. Do not hesitate to contact our team to learn more about training we can offer.

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Tips for using the CELA library web portal

In this podcast, Alexandre explains how to use the CELA library web portal available at http://celalibrary.ca. The CELA is a library of books available in accessible formats, formerly known as the CNIB Library in the past. He explains you how to use the Web portal and these different features as well as various services such as reading newspapers and magazines. Finally, he explains how to use files in electronic Braille format, DAISY audio ZIP, online mp3 books, etc., and how to access them with a Victor reader DAISY book player or with a computer.

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In addition, as a reminder, the Canadialog team can offer private or group training on request on the use of assistive technologies. Do not hesitate to contact our team to learn more about training we can offer.

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Configuring Office 365/2016 to use with a screen reader and recent news about assistive technologies

In this podcast, Alexandre first tells you the latest news about assistive technologies: update of the 5th Generation Focus Braille display, new driver for the Pearl camera, update of KNFB Reader and a precision about Seeing A I application. In the second part, he teaches you how to configure and optimize Office 365 or 2016 for optimal use with a screen reader.

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In addition, as a reminder, the Canadialog team can offer private or group training on request on the use of assistive technologies. Do not hesitate to contact our team to learn more about training we can offer.

Enjoy!