Technology Tutors
Helping You Navigate through Today's Technology
Marv Commerford has 20 years of experience in the information technology field. He has been a tech volunteer at Second Sense for over five years, helping with Second Sense's computer maintenance and assisting students from our computer training classes. Marv is an expert Window Eyes user and is also well versed in JAWS and NVDA. Using his broad adaptive technology knowledge, Marv can assist you in numerous ways including:
- Using Screen Reading programs
- Training on Victor Reader Stream
- Troubleshooting computer issues
- Demonstrating external computer hardware
- Setting up Email accounts
- Tutoring on Windows programs including Windows Media Player, Internet and Windows Explorer, Outlook and Outlook Express
- Managing computer file systems
- Recommending and tutoring on accessible software programs
Micky Holdsworth is Second Sense's Apple products expert. Mickey has strong knowledge of the Zoom and VoiceOver features of the MAC, iPhone and iPad. She can help you with friendly apps for people with vision loss or can get you started with a new Apple product. Micky also facilitates our quarterly Apple Exchange discussion group where anyone can stop by Second Sense to exchange knowledge, ask questions and learn new tips. Micky can assist Apple users in the following ways:
- Getting started with an iPhone
- Using gestures with the iPhone and iPad
- Using Zoom and VoiceOver
- Downloading apps
- Using iTunes
Jose Nonato began helping his fellow students in Second Sense's computer training class in 2005. Jose had a desire to volunteer and began tutoring adaptive technology in 2008. He is also fluent in Spanish. Jose is available to help you with the following products and systems:
- Victor Reader Stream
- Apple iPhone
- JAWS and NVDA screen readers
- Intel Reader
- Pearl and Open Book imaging system
- Sara scanner
You are welcome to phone or drop in for tutoring, but making an appointment is best if your need will require more time or you would like one-on-one assistance.
You can reach our tutors by phoning Second Sense at 312-236-8569. Marv Commerford and Jose Nonato are available to help you on Thursdays. Micky Holdsworth is available on Tuesdays and on other days by appointment. Micky can also be reached via email at lowvisionapple@gmail.com.
