[nabs-l] My Latest Project

[Chris Nusbaum]

Kelly:

Could you tell us a little more about what this Cosmo Robot does and what it
is used for in the context of STEM education? I would also be curious to
know if anyone has actually used this program in the classroom and, if so,
what experiences you have had. Perhaps this is something which needs
attention from NABS or the Federation, but I think we would need to know
some further information before we get behind a petition or campaign.

Thank you for your efforts to increase accessibility in the STEM fields!

Chris

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>> Hello, everyone,
>>>>      Recently, one of my friends discovered an amazing computer
programming learning tool developed by Anki, called the Cozmo robot.
>>>> 
>>>>      We were excited of course (the robot is very fun to play with
after all, and we have always wanted to learn computer programming), but
when we downloaded the app that is used to control it, we were dismayed and
frustrated to find that it is totally inaccessible with VoiceOver.
>>>> 
>>>>      We then wrote to Anki customer care to inform them of the issue,
and received a form letter giving no indication that they had read or
processed our email.
>>>> 
>>>>      So we drafted this petition in hopes that, if we gather enough
support, the developers will realize that accessibility is a concern which
must be taken seriously.  We did this not just for the many blind and
visually impaired people who could be enjoying and learning from the Cozmo
application and others like it, but also for all app developers, so that
they may understand the barriers created by inaccessible software.
>>>> 
>>>>      If you support STEM education and learning opportunities for the
blind, accessible software development, and/or equal opportunities for all
children to learn programming, we invite you to sign our petition by
clicking the link below or simply copying and pasting the URL into your
address bar, then filling out the form.  Your information will be kept
private and is only used by change.org .
https://www.change.org/p/anki-make-stem-education-through-the-cozmo-app-acce
ssible-to-all
>>>> 
>>>> Thank you in advance for your support of our project!
>>>> Kelly
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