As far as I am concerned, this is not true accessibility. Basically we
will only be able to use these applications, but we will not have
access to the native interface of the device or third party
applications. With the accessibility provided by IOS and android,
there's really no reason to use windows phone 8, even with these
applications. Microsoft needs to step up to the plate and provide a
screen reader that works with the native platform interface and third
party applications.
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Code Factory Enhances Blind and Visually Impaired
(15/10/13) Code Factory Enhances Blind and Visually Impaired
Accessibility for Windows Phone 8
Terrassa, Spain, Microsoft enlists the help of Code Factory for mobile
accessibility
Code Factory, developers of software solutions for the blind and the
visually impaired, has announced today that their Mobile Accessibility
suite of apps will support Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8. Mobile
Accessibility for Windows Phone 8 will be offered free of charge in the
Windows Phone Store. Blind and visually impaired users will be able to
access and enjoy their devices within a suite of accessible apps for
the most common wireless tasks. Along with basic functionality of
calling and contacts management, users will have access to emails, web
browsing and messaging.
Code Factory CEO Eduard Sánchez explains: “We are very excited to see
that Microsoft has decided to count on our input and knowledge of the
field of accessibility for the blind and visually impaired, based on 10
years of experience developing accessibility services for mobile
devices. Combining Code Factory’s expertise in mobile accessibility
with Microsoft’s uniquely personal smartphone to enable Mobile
Accessibility for Windows Phone 8 has been a very enriching experience.“
“I am extremely excited to have Code Factory as part of our rich
Windows Phone developer ecosystem. Code Factory has done an incredible
job of bringing their Mobile Accessibility experience to Windows
Phone,” said Darren Laybourn, corporate vice president, Windows Phone,
Microsoft Corp. “Code Factory’s history and expertise of developing
products that eliminate barriers to accessibility in mobile technology
made them the obvious first choice for us to work with. We are
delighted that Mobile Accessibility, with its suite of apps designed to
make Windows Phone easier to see, hear, and use, is now available for
Windows Phone 8 to address the needs of our blind and visually impaired
customers.”
Mobile Accessibility gives access to six simple and intuitive apps that
will increase user's productivity on everyday tasks:
· Phone app to place and answer calls, and manage your call log
· Contacts Manager app for managing contacts from users’ Microsoft Account
· Messaging app to compose and read SMS messages
· An easy-to-configure email app, compatible with IMAP
· First-class accessible web browser
· Settings Manager to configure the app details and notifications to
fit each user's needs
For more information, feel free to contact Code Factory S.L.:
Code Factory, S.L., C/ Major 19, 2-3, 08221 Terrassa (Barcelona)
HelpDesk
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Code Factory, S.L. - 2013
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ATI (Adaptive Technology Inc.)
A special interest affiliate of the Missouri Council of the Blind
http://moblind.org/membership/affiliates/adaptive_technology
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ATI (Adaptive Technology Inc.)
A special interest affiliate of the Missouri Council of the Blind
http://moblind.org/membership/affiliates/adaptive_technology
