Switch Users’ Introduction To OS X

By Ricky Buchanan • November 4, 2009

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.

Website: Learning Mac OS X For Switch Users

- Ricky Buchanan

Categories: Information, OS X, Primary Switch Users, Supporters
Tags: double switch, learning switch use, single switch, switch scanning

About the Author

Ricky Buchanan

Ricky Buchanan is 34 years old and the founder and main writer for ATMac. She's bedridden with severe CFS/ME or perhaps a primary mitochondrial disorder - the doctors are not sure. When she's not working on ATMac or her other websites she composes music, listens to audio books, does other disability advocacy, watches TV with her flatmate, and enjoys her cat.

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