AssistiveWare Newsletter Released

AssistiveWare announced the release of the AssistiveWare Newsletter, written, edited and designed by Mac OS X users who cannot use a keyboard and/or mouse. Learning InDesign in 2 weeks, Joe Barnick, who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), edited and designed the newsletter, collaborating with talented individuals from around the world.

AssistiveWare’s CTO, David Niemeijer said, “With this newsletter we want to explore the frontiers of assistive technology, provide a platform to share experiences, and also to inspire people of all abilities to use the opportunities offered by Mac OS X to the fullest.”

“Assistive technology can be so much more than a closed-box solution for a specific task. There is a whole world of possibilities out there and no reason why, say a switch user, should not use Apple’s iChat or edit videos with iMovie just like ‘the rest of us’.”

In the first issue, Bill Lee shares his experience as a technology director working with a student in need of a fresh approach to AT.

Jean-Marc Pepin talks about his exciting hobby, video editing. In the first installment of a permanent column, game guru Mike Phillips talks about excellent games for new switch users. Comparison of different head mice on the market is provided by Walter Pfrommer. Joe Barnick chronicles the pivotal role the Macintosh has in his life - something that many disabled Mac users can relate to.

“Working with talented contributors to compose an exciting and informative newsletter that shares what individuals with a disability can achieve using Mac OS X and AssistiveWare products has been a great experience,” said Joe Barnick, editor-in-chief for the AssistiveWare Newsletter. “I hope readers will be inspired by the true potential of assistive technology and realize the powerful accessibility that the Mac offers.”

Source: AssistiveWare