MacVoices29 Mai 2025

MacVoices #25151: Road to Macstock - Chris Cooke

On this stop on The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo we pick up a first time speaker for the event. Chris Cooke shares her journey as a blind tech instructor and advocate for accessibility, and previews her talk on empowering blind and low vision Mac users through a range of inclusive software tools. Chris emphasizes how accessible technology benefits everyone and encourages greater awareness and proactive approaches to digital inclusion.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:07 Introduction to Macstock
01:11 Chris Cook's Journey
03:32 Transitioning to Macs
05:44 Presentation Insights
09:10 Accessibility Tools Explained
14:37 The Importance of Awareness
15:51 Empowering Through Technology
18:56 Looking Forward to Macstock
20:54 Connecting with Chris Cook

Links:

Macstock Conference and Expo

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Guests:

Chris Cooke is a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist for the Oregon Commission for the Blind.

An avid tech enthusiast, Chris teaches assistive technology to adult learners who are blind or visually impaired. Showing them how to make the most of their smart phones and Mac computers is a joy.

When not teaching, Chris enjoys podcasting, cooking and spending time with her two cats. Her podcasts include Unmute Presents and At Your Fingertips.

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