Speaking as a developer I can say it takes a lot of work to make an app accessible, I feel there's a lot apple could do to help 3rd party developers create accessible apps. Including something as simple as improving the quality of their documentation
Sent from my iPhone On Sep 11, 2013, at 13:01, Alex Hall <[email protected]> wrote: > The rep I talked to told me to submit a report at www.apple.com/feedback, but > I have not been able to figure out which category to use for my submission. > Still, if everyone sends a report about this issue, maybe we can get people > to take notice. The rep said that Apple's apps are accessible, but there is > little they can do about third-party apps. I pointed out that Apple reviews > every app and that they could give the developer feedback on accessibility at > the time of the app's review, and he thought that was a good idea. So, > whatever suggestions you have for fixing this problem, both on the App Store > return policy end and the app developer end, send them to > [email protected] and submit them at www.apple.com/feedback. > On Sep 11, 2013, at 2:07 PM, Scott Berry <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I also suggest sending your message to [email protected]. I think managers >> do see the emails from the feedback address. >> >> >> >> On 09/11/13 10:13, Alex Hall wrote: >>> True. I'm actually on hold now, and the rep I am waiting for said he is not >>> sure and will have to look into this. I am hoping that, once he discovers >>> there is no policy in place for this situation, he can submit it, or tell >>> me where I should >>> On Sep 11, 2013, at 12:01 PM, CHUCK REICHEL >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Alex & List, >>>> The squeaky wheel gets the grease! >>>> If more people take this pro active stance Apple will realize money is to >>>> be maid even with our small market! >>>> SO! Call call and email! >>>> >>>> >>>> CHUCK REICHEL >>>> [email protected] >>>> www.SoundPictureRecording.com >>>> 954-742-0019 >>>> GUFFAWING :) >>>> In GOD I Trust >>>> >>>> On Sep 11, 2013, at 11:04 AM, Alex Hall wrote: >>>> >>>>> Apple's accessibility number is: >>>>> 1 (877) 204-3930 >>>>> Note that, just as with standard support, you will be asked for your >>>>> product, serial number, and so on. Just get to a >>>>> human and explain you have a policy question, not >>>>> a tech support question, and you should be okay. I have not yet done this >>>>> - I'm waiting for a response to my email. Depending on how that goes, I >>>>> will or will not call them. >>>>> On Sep 11, 2013, at 10:54 AM, Ray Foret jr <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Perhaps if we called the Apple Accessibility >>>>>> number? This might perhaps be a good time to provide it: however, I >>>>>> don't happen to have it just now. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the >>>>>> blind built-in! >>>>>> Sincerely, >>>>>> The Constantly Barefooted Ray >>>>>> Still a very proud and happy Mac and Iphone user! >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sep 11, 2013, at 9:39 AM, Alex Hall <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> I agree, and I just wrote to them. I did not copy and paste your >>>>>>> message, but I did ask for clarification on their policies, and if they >>>>>>> plan to address accessibility during the app submission/review process. >>>>>>> I, too, urge everyone to do the same. Don't forget to call them as >>>>>>> well, since it might work better if you talk to a human, or even ask >>>>>>> for a manager to get your point across if the rep does not seem to get >>>>>>> what you mean. >>>>>>> On Sep 11, 2013, at 10:33 AM, Neil Barnfather - TalkNav >>>>>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> That is my view and I sincerely hope that many of us will support it >>>>>>>> and write to Apple. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Regards, -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
