For all here who use the #Audible app, do not update to the latest version as it seams now you can't open the player with #VoiceOver, and clicking on the mini-player thing just jumps you around the currently playing book.
Why do they keep doing this shit :(
Question for my #Blind friends tonight who have a #GoogleVoice phone number. When in the Google Voice app for #iOS when using #VoiceOver how do you keep the keypad active long enough to enter the full number without it trying to give you suggestions? So far I'm not a fan of this app.
hi, thought I'd do an #introduction post as I haven't put anything on here in what feels like a lifetime. My name's Blake pronouns he/him. I was born blind meaning I rely on #Jaws#NVDA or #voiceover for all my tech needs. I'm a qualified #paralegal but don't work due to #chronicillness unrelated to being blind. even though #socialcare staff see me as a service user I want to set up my own #CIC around the link between #TransRights and disability rights. I have a ton of hobbies and academic interests which would take me over my character limit to list them all lol. 3 interesting facts. 1, I met Timmy Mallet when I was 8 years old. 2, in my late teens I went on the Kilroy chat show where the topic was #telepathy and met some amazing people on both sides of the coin. 3, I host two quizzes each month on a small #TeamTalk server which I find really rewarding. being a #quiz player is also just as interesting, going on #Thechase or #lingo would be such fun.
After a short break, I’m returning to accessibility training services.
I provide one-on-one training for blind and visually impaired users across multiple platforms. My teaching is practical and goal-driven: not just commands, but confidence, independence, and efficient workflows that carry into daily life, study, and work.
I cover:
iOS: VoiceOver gestures, rotor navigation, Braille displays, Safari, text editing, Mail and Calendars, Shortcuts, and making the most of iOS apps for productivity, communication, and entertainment.
macOS: VoiceOver from basics to advanced, Trackpad Commander, Safari and Mail, iWork and Microsoft Office, file management, Terminal, audio tools, and system upkeep.
Windows: NVDA and JAWS from beginner to advanced. Training includes Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, web browsing, customizing screen readers, handling less accessible apps, and scripting basics.
Android: TalkBack gestures, the built-in Braille keyboard and Braille display support, text editing, app accessibility, privacy and security settings, and everyday phone and tablet use.
Linux: Orca and Speakup, console navigation, package management, distro setup, customizing desktops, and accessibility under Wayland.
Concrete goals I can help you achieve:
Set up a new phone, tablet, or computer
Send and manage email independently
Browse the web safely and efficiently
Work with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
Manage files and cloud storage
Use social media accessibly
Work with Braille displays and keyboards
Install and configure accessible software across platforms
Troubleshoot accessibility issues and build reliable workflows
Make the most of AI in a useful, productive way
Grow from beginner skills to advanced, efficient daily use
I bring years of lived experience as a blind user of these systems. I teach not only what manuals say, but the real-world shortcuts, workarounds, and problem-solving skills that make technology practical and enjoyable.
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Contact:
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US: 772-766-7331
If these don’t work for you, email me at [email protected]
If you, or someone you know, could benefit from personalized accessibility training, I’d be glad to help.
:boosts_ok: Come listen to another cozy Elder Scrolls reading~ :shiba_excited:
This time, we have a series of interviews with the head of the Emperor's guards, recounting experiences from her storied life.
This is another book that feels like it has much more story than lore, though for those of you with a keen ear and mind, you will probably be able to spot some key lines that have in them more lore than it may first appear. It's odd to think that, out of the relatively few stories in which a Bosmer features as a main character, I've done two back to back :cat_giggle:
Speaking of Bosmer, I envisaged Lady Allena Benoch as a mature, experienced woman and tried to express that in her voice. Hopefully, you like how she came out :hug_love:
A big thank you to my ko-fi and patreon members for helping me make sure my cats and I can continue to have food and other essentials. If you'd like to help as well as get access to audio-only versions, please consider becoming a member~
[Ko-fi] https://ko-fi.com/octaviaconamore
[Patreon] https://www.patreon.com/c/octaviaconamore
I also do live readings a few times a week over on Twitch (alongside Youtube) if that's more your thing :shiba_excited: https://www.twitch.tv/octaviaconamore
A vtuber with glasses, black hair tied in two two low buns, and a dark grey and black outfit with blue accents, including blue roses on her upper arms and a blue cravat. She stands within a cozy library lit by a fire in the fireplace, bookshelves crammed with books and a large window spanning from the floor to nearly the ceiling. She looks down at a book floating in front of her, whisps of magic supporting it.
Text in the left half of frame reads "Words & Philosophy"