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It is Aira, and it totally works for blind persons, no matter the level
of vision, or lack thereof!<br><br>
Dave<br><br>
At 11:29 AM 11/3/2022, Jen via CT-NFB wrote:<br>
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What do you mean by "Irea?" I am totally blind, so I don't
think it would be useful.<br><br>
On Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 12:03:59 PM EDT, Elizabeth Rival via
CT-NFB <ct-nfb@nfbnet.org> wrote: <br><br>
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HiJen, Maryanne will get back to you. If you have free Irea, then they
can help make that site accessible for you, its free till March. Sign up.
Beth <br><br>
<br><br>
<b>From:</b> CT-NFB <ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of
</b>Maryanne Melley via CT-NFB<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 02, 2022 11:45 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'NFB of Connecticut Mailing List'
<ct-nfb@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> maryanne.melley@gmail.com<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [CT-NFB] Fw: Department of Social Services Website
Inaccessible for Blind Clients<br><br>
<br><br>
Hello Jen,<br><br>
<br><br>
The NFB has been working with our representatives in Washington DC to try
and remedy inaccessible websites such as the one from DSS that you are
dealing with. No one person will be able to take care of this problem.
You most definitely should not need sighted assistance to be able to use
any website. Like many things for the blind equality is a continuous
battle. Your issue has been brought to the attention of the NFB National
office. Once I hear back from then I will email you privately and let you
know what you can do to help your cause.<br><br>
<br><br>
Best Regards,<br><br>
<br><br>
Maryanne Melley<br><br>
President<br><br>
National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut<br><br>
860-212-5549<br><br>
<a href="mailto:maryanne.melley@gmail.com">maryanne.melley@gmail.com</a>
<br><br>
<br><br>
Together with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into
reality<br><br>
<br><br>
<b>From:</b> CT-NFB
<<a href="mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">
ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jen via CT-NFB<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, November 1, 2022 9:32 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:ct-nfb@nfbnet.org">ct-nfb@nfbnet.org</a><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Jen
<<a href="mailto:spiderweb1@sbcglobal.net">spiderweb1@sbcglobal.net</a>
><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [CT-NFB] Fw: Department of Social Services Website
Inaccessible for Blind Clients<br><br>
<br><br>
I meant to send this reply to the whole list. Sorry!<br><br>
<br><br>
----- Forwarded Message -----<br><br>
<b>From:</b> Jen
<<a href="mailto:spiderweb1@sbcglobal.net">spiderweb1@sbcglobal.net</a>
><br><br>
<b>To:</b> Phillip A. Magalnick
<<a href="mailto:philmag@optonline.net">philmag@optonline.net</a>
><br><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 09:30:35 PM EDT<br><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [CT-NFB] Department of Social Services Website
Inaccessible for Blind Clients<br><br>
<br><br>
I can procure sighted assistance, and my assistant writes the info on
paper and mails it in. But I do not believe blind clients should have to
do this.<br><br>
On Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 08:27:48 PM EDT, Phillip A. Magalnick
<<a href="mailto:philmag@optonline.net">philmag@optonline.net</a>>
wrote: <br><br>
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<br><br>
I am very sorry to hear this.<br><br>
If you are unable to find anyone to assist you, please contact me
and perhaps I could help.<br><br>
Phil<br><br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
Phillip A. Magalnick,JP<br><br>
Mobile 203–912-5783<br><br>
Justice of the Peace,CT<br><br>
Certified, Connecticut ADA Coordinator<br><br>
Chairman, Connecticut State Rehabilitation Council,DOADS-BESB<br><br>
Chairman, City of Stamford ADA Advisory Council<br><br>
Member, Stamford Vision Zero Community Advisory Committee<br><br>
<br><br>
Founding member, Member, City Of Stamford IDEASS Council <br><br>
<br><br>
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<b>From:</b> CT-NFB
<<a href="mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org">
ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> on behalf of Jen via CT-NFB
<<a href="mailto:ct-nfb@nfbnet.org">ct-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, November 1, 2022 3:19 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:ct-nfb@nfbnet.org">ct-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>
<<a href="mailto:ct-nfb@nfbnet.org">ct-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Jen
<<a href="mailto:spiderweb1@sbcglobal.net">spiderweb1@sbcglobal.net</a>
><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [CT-NFB] Department of Social Services Website
Inaccessible for Blind Clients<br><br>
<br><br>
I would like to bring up a matter of great concern to me because I need
your help on how to proceed.<br><br>
<br><br>
I am a client of the Department of Social Services (DSS), and their site
is inaccessible. One issue has been resolved for me but not others. One
issue remains unresolved.<br><br>
<br><br>
First, they have a CAPTCHA to create an account which has no accessible
alternative. I could only have a DSS worker create an account for me when
I brought up the fact CAPTCHA inaccessibility is a violation of the ADA.
Before that, I was told by IT the CAPTCHA design was just the way their
site was and to get sighted assistance. I refused. I do not believe blind
clients should have to rely on sighted assistance to creat their own
accounts, especially when accessible account creation and CAPTCHAs are
possible. I have seen both and told DSS this.<br><br>
<br><br>
Now to the second, unresolved issue. Their benefit renewal forms are
designed so a blind person can't press on the "Next" button
with a screen reader after filling out their basic information. When you
press the "Next" button, nothing happens. I tested it with
Narrator but to no avail. So I have to get sighted assisntace every three
months to renew my benefits on paper.<br><br>
<br><br>
I'm sure I'm not the only blind DSS client in the state.<br><br>
<br><br>
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