[Electronics-talk] question about Sirius XM Internet Radio

Thu Jan 5 17:18:25 UTC 2012

If I knew how to run online accessibility checkers on a site, I might be 
able to check their site and get a report.  Unfortunately I don't yet know 
how to do that.  Such a report would be be direct ammunition to take to 
the F.C.C. if it could be created.  Now if the webmaster blocks domains 
because of this it would be helpful if several people tried running the 
site through the accessibility software at once.  If that has to happen, 
it will be useful to document on what date and what time they did this and 
for what purpose.  If police come calling as a result provide them the 
documentation and an explanation.  If sirius xm decides to go to court 
over this, then this mess will get a public airing they'll wish it hadn't 
ever had.On Wed, 4 Jan 2012, Steve P. Deeley wrote:

> Let me say this about the Serious/Xm web site.  Up until about 18 months ago,
> it was accessible to screen readers.  The company then reconstructed their web
> site and it was no longer accessible to those of us using screen readers.  I
> talked with staff at the company about a dozen times, and I got absolutely
> nowhere with them.  They could not understand why there changes could keep me
> from logging in on the Serious/XM site.  I would like someone to file a
> complaint with the FCC about their site not being accessible.  I really liked
> using it via my computer before the reconstructed site came into being.  Any
> other thought on the changes at Serious/Xm?
> The company has lost a formally satisfied customer.  My wife still has
> Serious/XM in her automobile.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Aldrich" <jajkaldrich at gmail.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 5:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] question about Sirius XM Internet Radio
> 
> 
> > Hi Chris,
> >
> > The only program which can work with Sirius XM is System Access from Samnet.
> > It too has its limitations but one can listen.  The internet radio isn't all
> > that accessible really with JFW and Window Eyes.  Even the IPhone app isn't
> > all that accessible!  One can go to to
> > http://www.musicdoc.com
> > or do a search for it.  One can get limited programming from Sirius XM. The
> > real problem with them is they are nickel and diming people to death almost.
> > I may stop my subscription again and pretty much listen to online radio. I
> > haven't fully made up my mind yet but they haven't been all that accessible
> > or willing to discuss making their site more accessible to us.
> >
> > Jim
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Nusbaum"
> > <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com>
> > To: "Discussion of accessible electronics andappliances"
> > <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 11:31 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] question about Sirius XM Internet Radio
> >
> >
> > > Hi John,
> > >
> > > It is very nice to meet you too! Happy new year!
> > >
> > > Chris
> > >
> > > Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year!
> > >
> > > "The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight.  The real
> > > problem is the misunderstanding and lack of education that exists.  If a
> > > blind person has the proper training and opportunity, blindness can be
> > > reduced to a mere physical nuisance."
> > > -- Kenneth Jernigan (President, National Federation of the Blind,
> > > 1968-1986
> > >
> > > The I C.A.N.  Foundation helps blind and visually impaired youth in
> > > Maryland say "I can," by empowering them through providing assistive
> > > technology and scholarships to camps and conventions which help them be
> > > equal with their sighted peers.  For more information about the Foundation
> > > and to support our work, visit us online at www.icanfoundation.info!
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "John Riehl" <realman02 at comcast.net
> > > To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and
> > > appliances'"<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> > > Date sent: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 12:01:41 -0500
> > > Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] question about Sirius XM Internet Radio
> > >
> > > Chris, it's very nice to meet you.  Welcome to the list!
> > > I'm also interested in the question of XM on-line accessibility.
> > >
> > > I have never heard of Sirius XM Streamer, so I'd love to hear some
> > > comments
> > > on its accessibility.
> > > Again, welcome to the List, Chris -- and Happy New Year!
> > >  John
> > >
> > > John Riehl
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> > > [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris Nusbaum
> > > Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 1:54 PM
> > > To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> > > Subject: [Electronics-talk] question about Sirius XM Internet Radio
> > >
> > > Hi everyone,
> > >
> > > First of all, I want to wish everyone on this list a very happy
> > > new year and say that I am new to this list! I'm 14 years old and
> > > am in 8th grade in public school here in Maryland.  You have
> > > probably seen me on other NFB lists, the NABS (National
> > > Association of Blind Students) or Blind Talk list, as I'm very
> > > active in the Federation.  With that said, I have a question
> > > about Sirius XM Internet radio and accessibility.  Has anyone
> > > found a work-around to using Sirius XM's online radio service
> > > with JAWS? It seems to be inaccessible to me, at least the one on
> > > siriusxm.com.  I have heard about a program called Sirius XM
> > > Streamer which makes the internet stream accessible.  But how
> > > does it work? Thanks for any help!
> > >
> > > Chris
> > >
> > > Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year!
> > >
> > > "The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight.  The
> > > real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of education that
> > > exists.  If a blind person has the proper training and
> > > opportunity, blindness can be reduced to a mere physical
> > > nuisance."
> > > -- Kenneth Jernigan (President, National Federation of the Blind,
> > > 1968-1986
> > >
> > > The I C.A.N.  Foundation helps blind and visually impaired youth
> > > in Maryland say "I can," by empowering them through providing
> > > assistive technology and scholarships to camps and conventions
> > > which help them be equal with their sighted peers.  For more
> > > information about the Foundation and to support our work, visit
> > > us online at www.icanfoundation.info!
> > >
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