Switch Users' Introduction To OS X

Marie-France Bru taught mathematics when she was able to, but has now been paralysed by ALS. She uses SwitchXS to access her computer with a single switch and I’ve written previously about her tutorials for her Ultra-Efficient Writing Method for switch users. This method is also helpful for other users such as those using on-screen keyboards or text expansion.

Marie-France has been busy again and written a full tutorial for introducing switch users to Mac OS X. Here’s her own description:

This method is meant for persons with severe motor disabilities, having no head, or finger movement, knowing nothing about computers and willing to use a Macintosh as means of communication.

Native English speakers may find Marie-France’s writing a little unusual in phrasing or word choice as English is not her native language. I have found all of the pages completely understandable though, don’t be put off.

When reading the tutorial, make sure you look at the menu on the left of the page – this has a list of the topics covered and links to the pages.

- Ricky Buchanan