I think the real issue is that Microsoft is simply not concerned about
true accessibility and it is not a priority for them.
Original message:
Well if that's the case then people aren't going to be getting the
Windows experience I'm afraid. Why don't CF manufacture a MA phone with
these 6 apps as it would be just as useful as using it on Windows. II'm
not sure why Microsoft aren't thinking about full accessibility. Have
they heard about IOS and Android. You would think they would sit up and
take note? I personally wouldn't buy a Windows phone just so I can use
MA on it as I wouldn't have access to the phones' OS.
On 17 Oct 2013, at 16:02, Mike Arrigo <[email protected]> wrote:
There is no screen reader, you will only be able to use these 6 applications.
Original message:
I am a little confused. So are the 6 apps the only thing that you will
have access to, or will you still have access to other apps, and these
are the only ones that are in the MA home menu? A simmular experience
to amdroid.
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 17, 2013, at 2:29 AM, "Swati Sharma"
<[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
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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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