[stylist] Please read my new article & give feedback

Henrietta Brewer gary.brewer at comcast.net
Tue Jan 24 23:37:04 UTC 2012


Hi Folks,
I want to let you know that for the first time since ranges have had touch pads, I can set my own oven. I got a whirlpool this fall and the touch pad has textured dots for each item. I want to write a review on it but wanted to make sure I could use all functions.

I have cleaned the oven, used presets, and broiler as well as the timer. What a joy.

I have a slide in version which cost a bit more then the free standing but the controls are in the front. If I have to spend time finding a dot, I want to do it without reaching over a hot stove. 
Henrietta
On Jan 24, 2012, at 3:35 PM, Brenda wrote:

> Hi Donna
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> I did read your article.  It is very sad but true.  I can't even use my bread machine or oven without sighted assistance.  That is small potatoes compared to the issues you present.  I am glad you considered all nonprint readers not just the totally blind.  I was very disappointed that you only mentioned Jaws.  Window eyes is a great screen reader with great tech support who will work with people to make things work for individual programs.  There is a lot more I can say about Window eyes.  Seems like a lot of State agencies have settled on Jaws without considering other options.  this does not mean that government agencies should not have to fix accessibility out of the box, but I was disappointed that you did not include Window Eyes.
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> I did enjoy your article, I would like to see your points more widely disseminated.  I would like to see the national news or 60 minutes etc present these issues.
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> Brenda
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> was a State
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> On 1/20/2012 12:37 PM, Donna Hill wrote:
>> Hi Friends,
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>> Well, I finally got my first article in my new accessibility series done.
>> It's based on an interview with a senior information management specialist
>> for the federal government. I'd like your feedback, especially in terms of
>> how the subject matter strikes blind and VI readers. I'll copy the link
>> below my name. You may have to copy it and paste into your browser, as the
>> URL may be too long, which happened last time.
>> 
>> Thanks in advance,
>> 
>> Donna
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>> U.S. Federal Government Already Limits Web Access
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>> http://donna-w-hill.suite101.com/us-federal-government-already-limits-web-ac
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