the term to look in to is called reasonable accomedations. if the itunes solution is not accessible then it is on the institution to some how devise a way for the student to receive items accessibly. Gabe Vega The BlindTechs Network Website: http://blindtechs.net Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (602) 476-2307 (562) 261-5277 (866) 714-4244 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Keys" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by the blind" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 9:14 PM Subject: Re: voiceover, a talking interface:
> Hi, > Thanks for that correction. I just thought it was a Cocoa Application. > Interestingly enough, Apple might have a new problem on their hands. > Recently iTunes U was launched. Many Colleges and Schools are jumping > on the iTunes U band wagon. What will they do when they find out how > many accessibility problems exist for blind people having full and > complete access to the course presentations through iTunes. > I suppose the sival Rights people might have fun with this one. > > On Sep 10, 2006, at 9:06 PM, Kafka's Daytime wrote: > > > > > On Sep 10, 2006, at 11:55 PM, Dan Keys wrote: > > > >> Hello, > >> I agree with all you have stated. However, this begs the question. > >> If Native Applications in Cocoe should be accessible, why is not > >> Apple's own flagship programs like iTunes not truly VoiceOver > >> accessible. > > > > Hi Dan, > > > > Ah, a sore point for Apple (and Apple supporters). iTunes isn't a > > Cocoa app. I don't have any inside information but I believe iTunes > > remains mostly inaccessible due to issues related to maintaining it > > as a cross-platform application. Again, I don't have any inside > > info but that's what I get through the grapevine. > > > > Joe > > >
