Productivity on the Mackbook Pro

Hi Apple Vis! I'm new here and have been here a few times. I looked on here earlier today and saw that Microsoft isn't accessible on the Mack. I have pages but it's not working. I also have a BrilleNote Apex and if any of you have one you know that it can only read DOC formats on it. It can also read powerpoint presentations. So what should I do? Luckally I have a windows desktop at school so I am fortinute for that. But what if I need to write an essay and am not at school? What is the best thing to do?
Thank you