Hello: The chat messages can be heard if you’ve got voiceover on. However, it’s very hard to listen to the chat and listen to the zoom call at the same time. I think that’s one of the main disadvantages of zoom that there is no way to change the output to something else like for instance a braille display. The chat is very primitive and needs a lot of work. Hope this helps I know it sounds disappointing!
******* MQ ******* *******270-776-9871 ******* ________________________________ From: 'Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2020 11:52:12 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: when on a zoom call, can voiceover users use the chat within the zoom app? hi Dave, I know that when one is on a zoom call and the chat field is open, that you can mute the sounds coming from the chat field by turning off VoiceOver speech with a three finger double tap. Just remember to turn it back on when your zoom meeting is over. Best, Keith > On Oct 22, 2020, at 10:31 AM, 'Dave Sheridan' via VIPhone > <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > I agree as one who is totally blind that this is impossible. If the chat > function is being used whilst voiceover is on hearing who is entering the > room or leaving it, hearing notes being passed between people within the room > all get in the way of me hearing the speaker and I've left meetings because > of this. So, in small meetings I've managed to get others to abandon the use > of the chat function because of the accessibility issue for me and > potentially others. I'd also be fascinated to learn how others are able to do > this. I can only presume those who can have very good hearing and can > distinguish between what's being said in the background as someone else is > speaking. > > Dave > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 22 Oct 2020, at 01:25, 'Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.' via VIPhone >> <viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote: >> >> hi, >> I am wondering if voiceover users can interact with the chat function when >> participating on a zoom call? >> I am wondering because I have not yet been able to find a way to mute the >> voice is within the zoom call. I do not think I could possibly type and >> listen to chat with the presentation or discussion going. >> If it is possible, can you please explain how this can be accomplished? >> Thanks in advance, Keith >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >> mk...@ucla.edu. 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