[nabs-l] Android and Mobile Accessibility

[Liz Bottner]

Yes, I do realize this. I believe that my point still stands: I pay the
money and can access what MA will let me access, regardless of who's fault
it was that increased accessibility isn't available. The bottom line is that
I am still having to pay extra for accessibility, something that comes
inherent on Apple devices. It really is a catch-22.

Liz Bottner
Guiding Eyes Graduate Council
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-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Jorge Paez
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 6:09 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Android and Mobile Accessibility

Liz:
Just a quick note:
the apps are all developed by Mobile Accessibility--but the fact that the
screenreader doesn't work that well outside those apps is rather Google's
fault.


On May 25, 2011, at 1:00 PM, Liz Bottner wrote:

> What are some things related to usability and convenience that you give up
> in using an Android? I am thinking of possibly taking the plunge and
getting
> an Android, having used an iPhone prior. I have had very little experience
> using Android, and will say that I was frustrated in doing so. If I have
to
> give up a lot and find that my use of the phone and its features really is
> limited, I may not go for it. I really wish Google would make
accessibility
> a priority. I would love choice in which mobile platform I can use. I'm
> possibly also spoiled in that I don't think I should have to pay extra for
> accessibility, (following Apple's example), especially if the extra that I
> would pay only allows me access to a specific suite of applications deemed
> accessible by one developer/company and I still cannot have full access to
> the phone. Lastly, I am wondering at this point if Android is not more
> accessible to the low vision user than it is to one who is totally blind?
> 
> Just my thoughts...
> 
> Liz Bottner
> Guiding Eyes Graduate Council
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> liziswhatis at hotmail.com 
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf
> Of Ignasi Cambra
> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 5:17 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Android and Mobile Accessibility
> 
> In my experience, Android is truly interesting for experimenting at this
> point, and with some work and trying and failing many things can be done.
I
> have tried both Talkback and Mobile Accessibility and, to be honest, none
of
> the two provide anything close to the experience you will get on an
iPhone.
> If you need a fully functional phone and you need to accomplish things
> quickly and efficiently, I would say Android is not ready yet. If you want
> to try something new and you are willing to give up on some usability and
> convenience, try getting an Android phone and see how it goes. If you are
> planning on using Mobile Accessibility I would recommend that you get a
> touch screen phone.
> 
> IC
> On May 24, 2011, at 5:40 PM, Jorge Paez wrote:
> 
>> Hi all:
>> Just wondering,
>> my time is coming for a chance to upgrade on AT&T and I am interested in
> the Android platform.
>> What experiences have you had with the platform/screenreader?
>> Is TalkBack any good?
>> 
>> 
>> Thank you.
>> 
>> Jorge
>> 
>> 
>> 
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