Hello Tony, I couldn't disagree with you more!
As I said in a prior post, a launch of a new operating system is a massive endeavor with tens of thousands of things that can go wrong. I have no doubt that Microsoft will fix their Edge browser, among many other things. Most users are unaware of the complexity and rapid chages that are a part of the web world. Window-Eyes 9.2, for instance, isn't just another upgrade; it had to be virtually rewritten to deal with all the new dynamic web features - that's why it took so long to get out the door. As far as Microsoft's commitment to accessibility goes, consider the facts: Window-Eyes is now free to all users of Microsoft Office; how much more accessibility do you want? There is a time to mobilize and protest for better conditions. And there is a time when goals are met, and it is time to move onto more pressing issues. ACB, NFB, and AFB have done the work, and now only clean-up is necessary and dutiful monitoring of future progress. Speaking of universal accessibility to Microsoft products: Its CEO Satya Nadella has taken Microsoft in a new direction, more like that of Apple. Windows 10 is intended to run on all sorts of devices: computers, tablets, smart phones, and so on. The user interface will be virtually the same across all devices, and, no doubt, accessibility will be abundant on all devices as well. As I said in a prior post, just wait for the dust to settle and then upgrade when the coast is clear, and you are satisfied with the level of accessibility. Peter Duran -----Original Message----- From: Talk [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of tchild via Talk Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 2:43 PM To: Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Microsoft and accessibility Hi, I’m a bit dismayed and also wondering about the “back steps” accessibility has seemed to take. Where are all the organizations, and people we as blind and dissabled people have put our “faith” in to make sure that we can at least access some of the stuff via networks. In this day and age for Microsoft not only to roll out a new version of windows that is less accessible than previous versions, but an all new browser that is totally in-accessible with a screen reader. We hear the same old song and dance everytime we have to settle for less than our sighted peers. Maybe it’s time blind and Vi quit “blindly” following the Acb’s and the NFB’s and band together for one cause. We’ve kinda been like the north against the south, Democrats against Republicans. I’m afraid that untill we are all or “one mind” we will continue to have to settle for being “second class” citizens... Just saying. Tony _______________________________________________ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/peterduran2015%40outlook.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com _______________________________________________ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
