[nabs-l] Android and Mobile Accessibility

Thu May 26 00:00:38 UTC 2011

bliss,
Can you email me off list?
Thanks,
Koby.

sent from my iphone 

On May 25, 2011, at 6:52 PM, Liz Bottner <liziswhatis at hotmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>> GEB Voicemail:  800-942-0149 Ext. 2531
>> e-mail: 
>> 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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