[Electronics-Talk] Online Shopping Difficulties

[Shannon Cook]

I know you've had some responses, but if you list the sites you're having problems with, there may be some of us on this list who have had success with the screen readers and those  particular sites. I bet people will help if they can.


Shannon Cook, MSW, CPM
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From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of S L Johnson via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2016 8:35 PM
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Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Online Shopping Difficulties

Hello:

I apologize in advance if I have sent this to the wrong place but, I need some suggestions and information.  As I have been doing my holiday shopping online I have come across some websites that I cannot use with Jaws or NVDA.
Is there anywhere I can get more advice about this?  If I contact these companies to suggest that they make their sites accessible, where do I send them for more information?  Does NFB have anyone who deals with this issue?
In addition to being totally blind I also have significant medical and physical disabilities making getting out to the stores quite a challenge.
Therefore I do depend a great deal on being able to shop online.  I will appreciate any advice and information.  Thanks for your help.

Sandra Johnson
SLJohnson25 at comcast.net
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