CCB-GTT Using CELA Library from the Keyboard Part 2 of 2, Magazines and Newspapers, August 19, 2020 with a link to the podcast episode

Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), Get Together with Technology Program, resource, Summary Notes 1 Minute

Get Together with Technology (GTT)

Sponsored by the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), the voice of the blind in Canada.

Summary Notes:

August 19, 2020

Theme:  CELA Library Magazines and Newspapers

Use the above link to play and/or download the CCB podcast

Presenter: Gerry Chevalier

GTT.Edmonton@gmail.com

 

In this 15 minute second of two presentations, Gerry presents the magazine and newspaper services offered by the  CELA Library from a keyboard user’s perspective. CELA is Canada’s largest nationwide library service for persons unable to read print. It offers materials in alternate print formats such as recorded DAISY audio , digital text, and braille. Gerry shows how to find a magazine in Direct to Player format and apply search filters. He also shows how to subscribe to magazines. He then describes how to find and read newspapers online. His explanations describe keyboard navigation  and shortcuts for blind users who cannot use a mouse.

For more information about the GTT Program including one on one tech training contact:

Phone: (613)567-0311 or 1-877-304-0968

Email: ccb@ccbnational.net

Web www.ccbnational.net

 

Published by Gerry Chevalier

Gerry Chevalier is a retired IT consultant and assistive technology Product Manager. He currently is the co-coordinator of GTT Edmonton, a chapter of the Canadian Council of the Blind. GTT (Get Together With Technology) Edmonton is a self-help peer mentoring group of blind and visually impaired people who meet monthly to share their experiences and learn how assistive technologies can help them lead more independent lives.

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2 thoughts on “CCB-GTT Using CELA Library from the Keyboard Part 2 of 2, Magazines and Newspapers, August 19, 2020 with a link to the podcast episode”

  1. Hi
    Any chance of teaching the Mac computer commands for accessing CELA? I find most posts are geared to PC and I have a Mac.

    Thanks

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    1. Hi Ida;
      In both CELA presentations Aug 12 and 19 I tried to emphasize the CELA web site organization and functionality over screen reader instructions so hopefully you can still benefit by following the podcast on a MAC computer. That said we will look through our GTT member list to see if there is a MAC user qualified to do a CELA presentation from a MAC screen reader perspective. Thanks for commenting.
      Gerry

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