RE: Alternative Interface?

2017-01-19 Thread Steve Nutt via Talk
Hi Dave, Some interesting points. NoteTab Pro, http://www.notetab.com has accessibility settings, so some programs do this. All the best Steve -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+steve=comproom.co...@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Dave via Talk Sent: 15 January

RE: Alternative Interface?

2017-01-17 Thread Rick Thomas via Talk
Hi olusegun: I hope you recognize mylittle posting for what it was - just a bit of sarcastic fiction to make a point. I have posted for years about the slow drip, drip, drip of the loss of aggressive impact on government policies and enforcement by the disabled community at large. There are allot

Re: Alternative Interface?

2017-01-16 Thread Stan Gowin via Talk
A major issue for multiple interfaces for the same software package in addition to the initial development time is the cost of additional support. If a bug is found, or a new feature is desired, the company potentially have to make two changes instead of one. A change to the version for the

RE: Alternative Interface?

2017-01-16 Thread Paulette Vickery via Talk
Hi Dave, I feel your pain. These days, the older I get, the more blind I feel. Using a computer was fun in the 1990's and early 2000's, but as time went on, things became more and more inaccessible. And I don't mean only for computers. Purchasing a new stove or refrigerator these days that is

RE: Alternative Interface?

2017-01-16 Thread Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. via Talk
Well, Rick, why should a manufacturer or an app developer be held to any standard, whether high or low, with respect to accessibility when the government itself does not honor the law it has crafted? Can you explain to me why, despite the ADA, the U.S. dollar bill remains largely inaccessible to

RE: Alternative Interface?

2017-01-16 Thread Rick Thomas via Talk
Hi Dave: Amps and effects peddles are indeed a problem for blind people but then so are washing machines, stoves and just about everything flat panel or touch screen these days unless regulated by government or where some type of audio I/O helps sighted folks. There are usually some not too

RE: Alternative Interface?

2017-01-15 Thread Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. via Talk
David, you are assuming that most app developers know whether or not a blind individual would ever use their app offerings! Well, even the U.S. government that passed legislation called the Americans With Disabilities Act, be the original, or as amended, DOES NOT even MAKE THINGS accessible to

Re: Alternative Interface?

2017-01-15 Thread Jim via Talk
Well I know this isn't very high-tech, but I have used a pitch-pipe to tune guitars with and I find they work very well. I know this isn't exactly a high-tech method but it always worked for me. Of course You may be looking for something that you can interface with some other piece of