Hi, I also think this is laughable. But… I played around with a Microsoft Surface RT tablet and the well known Windows Narrator was present and worked quite well. With all the fancy swipe and double tap gestures included. Speech was only in a few languages and extra ones weren't available for download. What I am trying to say here, is that there has to be some accessibility framework present on Windows RT. But why not on a Windows Phone, it's practically the same operating system. Ronald
Op 18 okt. 2013, om 16:16 heeft Mike Arrigo <[email protected]> het volgende geschreven: > 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: > > > >>>> <image001.gif> > >>>> 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 >>>> <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=2125636&msgid=253430&act=69J4&c=1030778&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.codefactory.cat%2Fhelpdesk%2F>, >>>> www.codefactory.es >>>> <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=2125636&msgid=253430&act=69J4&c=1030778&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.codefactory.es> >>>> Code Factory, S.L. - 2013 > > >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> ma_mailing mailing list >>>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>>> http://list.codefactory.cat/mailman/listinfo/codefactory.cat.ma_mailing >>>> <http://list.codefactory.cat/mailman/listinfo/codefactory.cat.ma_mailing> > > >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> ma_mailing mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://list.codefactory.cat/mailman/listinfo/codefactory.cat.ma_mailing >>> _______________________________________________ >>> ma_mailing mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://list.codefactory.cat/mailman/listinfo/codefactory.cat.ma_mailing >> _______________________________________________ >> ma_mailing mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://list.codefactory.cat/mailman/listinfo/codefactory.cat.ma_mailing > _______________________________________________ > ma_mailing mailing list > [email protected] > http://list.codefactory.cat/mailman/listinfo/codefactory.cat.ma_mailing _______________________________________________ ma_mailing mailing list [email protected] http://list.codefactory.cat/mailman/listinfo/codefactory.cat.ma_mailing
