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 the blind? Why do you and I need to use some useless extra gadget in order to READ the dollar bill when other sighted folks don't have to do the same?
It's so easy to blame or point accusing fingers at app developers and manufacturers; let's not be complacent, our government is equally guilty when it comes to accessibility issues. Do our court provide materials in an accessible format even when requested? Has IRS ever sent you information in an accessible format such as Braille or audio at your request? If you hold a travel passport, is your passport number ever printed in both Braille and print? I can go on citing examples of government stupidity, but I'm sure you already get the point. If government obeys the laws it makes, other entities will do their best possible to stay compliant. I can cite other examples, but I'll wait till someone attempts to answer the questions raised herein. Sincerely, Olusegun Denver, Colorado --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus _______________________________________________ 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
