[Electronics-talk] cable access

[Pamela Dominguez]

I have Cablevision, and the last time George called, they didn't know what 
audio description was.  Well, that's over a year ago.  Let's hope they have 
learned by now.  But I don't hold out a lot of hope.  Pam.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2014 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] cable access


> Cablevision is my cable company, and their app is not accessible in any 
> usable way.  None of the buttons are labelled.
> I can use the DVR, in a limited way.
> The cable company will try to tell me how to do some things with menus, 
> like how to access SAP, but it's not simple.
> It's all quite annoying.
> I guess now the law requires accessibility, so I can start complaining 
> even more loudly.
> Tracy
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Poppa Bear" <heavens4real at gmail.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
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> Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 10:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] cable access
>
>
>> There maybe some cable guide apps for the Iphon/pod that would work with 
>> those networks. If you don't find anything related strictly for the blind 
>> in the Apple app store, then perhaps a network app for the sighted will 
>> be accesible. That is where I would start at least.
>> HTH
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2014 5:56 PM
>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] cable access
>>
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I’d like to have a tv when I’m on my own. For now, I can get assistance 
>>> with our cable tv options when someone is available.
>>> Actually, we have fios now.
>>>
>>> Obviously, I can manipulate the remote; the buttons are tactile.
>>> I can even see the name of a tv program when looking fairly close to the 
>>> screen; but reading long menus would not be possible.
>>>
>>> However, much stuff is on screen in this digital age.
>>>
>>> Is it possible to have cable or verizon fios when living alone?
>>> I see no way we can access those menus.
>>> In essense you have limited access and pay full price. Would you pay for 
>>> it without accessing much of its features?
>>>
>>> I’ll just state some features and see if they are accessible somehow. 
>>> Maybe you all use aps.
>>> All are on screen, and therefore seem inaccessible.
>>>
>>> 1. the tv guide
>>> 2. on demand tv
>>> 3. the dvr function
>>> 4. ordering movies
>>> 5. any statements about station outages.
>>>
>>> Do any providers have talking menus or large print ones? Do any of them 
>>> provide braille information to you?
>>> How has the company accomodated you, if at all?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>> Ashley
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