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#VoiceOver experts, I need advice. I've got a component like what is shown here. Semantically, this is one element with a title, a slider to adjust the value, and a text field for manually editing it. I cannot figure out how to allow control of both the slider and text field. When I combine or ignore children and then programmatically set focus on the TextField with a custom accessibilityAction, it does focus, but VoiceOver does not announce the state. #SwiftUI
A screenshot of an iOS user interface for an "Awesome Level" control. There is a slider that is halfway in the middle and a text field to the right with the number "50".
#voiceover #swiftui

I'm exploring the #IOS app called Open Vibe: a tool that combines open social feeds into one interface. It's a little funky with #VoiceOver but I'll play a while. I wonder if this will post to both my Bluesky and Mastodon timelines?
#ios #voiceover

At work I've been making sure our client's site works correctly with JAWS. I learned that JAWS can be very expensive and that there are OTHER screen readers.

People who USE screen readers: Is JAWS worth the money and worth being on #Windows for?

Is Orca decent?

What about the "multiplatform" System Access To Go? Does it do the job decently enough?

#AssistiveTechnology #ScreenReaders #JAWS #Orca #VoiceOver #SystemAccessToGo #508

#Windows #screenreaders #jaws #voiceover #orca #assistivetechnology #systemaccesstogo

ChatGPT’s Mac app now records meetings, but it’s nearly unusable with VoiceOver.
Buttons are unlabeled, transcripts are hard to access, and navigation is broken for blind users.
Full write-up: taylorarndt.substack.com/p/cha…
Demo: youtube.com/watch?v=nGhfTH1ZNW…
OpenAI needs to include accessibility in every release. This one missed the mark.
#Accessibility #ChatGPT #VoiceOver #MacAccessibility #BlindTech #InclusiveTech

ChatGPT for Mac’s New Meeting Recording Feature Is Powerful — But Almost Unusable for Blind Users

When OpenAI released the Meeting Recording feature in the ChatGPT for Mac app, I was excited.
Taylor Arndt (Taylor’s Substack)
#Accessibility #voiceover #chatgpt #inclusivetech #blindtech #macaccessibility

Wanted: a way to stop #instacart from constantly throwing their stupid Mastercard in my face every time I open the app and switch to a cart. It’s even more frustrating because of course they randomly broke something which makes the close button not work with #voiceover. Do they really think some poor unsuspecting chump is going to want to go into more debt that badly just for a $50 credit to their account? Really? After seeing it more times than I can count, I briefly consider canceling then talk myself off of that silly ledge. This post is brought to you buy my attempts today to make groceries. lol. Happy Friday everyone. Make it a great day!
#voiceover #instacart

#Accessibility #apple #blind #MACOS #mac #voiceover

#apple #screenreader #reddit #voiceover #techforall #blindtech #blindcommunity #macaccessibility #accessibleapps

#a11y #accessible #blind #screenreader #radio #hamradio #amateurradio #voiceover #amateur #ham

I know we have a bunch of people who are more or less into slightly unusual tech here, so figured I would ask. Does anyone know of a #bitcoin hot #wallet which has #A11y for #blind users? I don't care if it's #Jaws or #NVDA which works with it, but do prefer #Windows if at all possible. Accessibility, though, is the main thing. If anyone knows of one which works well with #Voiceover on #iOS, or even with TB on #Android, I'd appreciate hearing of it. Boosts would, of course, be very welcome.
#a11y #android #blind #Windows #ios #bitcoin #nvda #jaws #voiceover #wallet

@DavidGoldfield I have a curious question.
What, if anything, can those of us in the #Blind & #LowVision community do to persuade #Microsoft to fix the issue of #Voiceover not speaking tab names in the tab viewer in Edge on iOS? They broke it a few years ago, fixed it with the next update, broke it again with the update immediately following that one & have yet to fix it again. I've reported it numerous times. I'm using @brave at the moment & love it, but would much rather use Edge.
Any advice?
#blind #microsoft #voiceover #lowvision @Brave @David Goldfield

dear #VoiceOver users of #iOS 18.5 betas, what happens to the virtual keyboard? for me it keeps popping up and hiding in edit fields with a melodious sound, I cannot really enter texts now reliably. Any suggestions, is it a bug or a new setting? Thanks! #accessibility #iPhone
#Accessibility #ios #iphone #voiceover

First, they shut down the Basic HTML site, forcing many of us to switch to clients such as Thunderbird. Now, they're using qr codes which are not only inaccessible to the blind but also to those who don't use smartphones! This is ridiculous! Yes, they do still have the option to click whether it's you trying to sign in or not (which still requires a smartphone and a carrier, which they claim to be concerned about), but how long before they remove that, too?

pcmag.com/news/google-is-repla…

#accessibility #Android #authentication #blind #Google #GMail #IOS #Narrator #NVDA #sms #Talkback #technology #Voiceover #Windows

#Accessibility #android #google #blind #technology #Windows #ios #talkback #sms #GMail #nvda #voiceover #authentication #narrator

Learn how to use the macOS Terminal with VoiceOver in our free, interactive course!
Starting 2 weeks from tomorrow!!!
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💡 This course is FREE while it's running! After completion, it will become a paid course.
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#FreeCourse #Accessibility #VoiceOver #MacOS #Terminal #BlindTech

Accessing the Mac Terminal Accessibly

Join this course to learn how to use the terminal in macOS with VoiceOver. During this course, you will learn how to navigate the terminal, and use the Mac with nothing but text. We are excited to have you in this free and interactive course.
Techopolis Courses
#Accessibility #terminal #MACOS #voiceover #blindtech #freecourse

#voiceover @Bas

OK... Either I am just super late to the party, or this just isn't very widely known / discussed in the macOS #VoiceOver community.
As of macOS Sonoma, remotely controlling a Mac using Screen Sharing is actually very much accessible using the High Performance Mode connection option. VO needs to be enabled on the Mac being controlled, which will result in VO, as well as any other audio being routed over the network to the controlling Mac. @AppleVis
#voiceover @AppleVis

Code Factory und Acapela, alternative Sprachausgaben für NVDA
Wer sich den kostenlosen Screenreader NVDA (Non Visual Desktop Access) installiert, wird mit der freien Sprachausgabe eSpeak oder den Windows-stimmen leben müssen. Diese sind brauchbar, für längeres Arbeiten allerdings eher weniger geeignet. Sie sind zwar tief in Windows integriert...
merkst.de/code-factory-acapela…
#Android #Apple #Computer #Google #JAWS #Lautsprecher #Microsoft #NVDA #Screenreader #Test #VoiceOver #Windows

Code Factory und Acapela, alternative Sprachausgaben für NVDA

merkst.de
#android #apple #google #Windows #test #screenreader #microsoft #computer #nvda #jaws #voiceover #lautsprecher

#talkback #voiceover

Attention all #remoteIncidentManager technicians who may be assisting end users running macOS Sequoia:
Recent changes in macOS Sequoia have created some challenges for our Remote Accessibility Module, which allows seamless assistance without revealing the technician’s disability.
Due to changes in how #VoiceOver settings are managed in macOS Sequoia, visually impaired technicians may experience issues that disrupt their ability to perform tasks discreetly. We’ve identified these problems and are working with Apple’s Accessibility team to find a long-term solution, but we need your help to make sure this critical issue is prioritized.
If you’ve experienced difficulties using RIM on macOS Sequoia, we encourage you to contact Apple’s Accessibility department - accessibility@apple.com - and politely but firmly advocate the prioritization of a reliable API that allows for safe, controlled adjustments to VoiceOver.
Spread this message far and wide! Together, we can push for better accessibility and maintain the tools that empower visually impaired professionals, while fully preserving their dignity by preventing non-consensual disclosure of disability. Accessibility is a right to inclusivity, and true inclusivity in this case must allow for the fair and equal treatment of visually impaired technicians in this stage of the support process.
#accessibility #inclusivity
#Accessibility #inclusivity #voiceover #remoteincidentmanager

Right, I'm going to do something I dislike, but I literally don't know how else to get support to follow up with me.
I have indeed submitted two support requests in the intervening time, i'm not just being lazy I promise.
On 17 Aug I made a video about #FloatPlane accessibility and how not good it is.
I wasn't a troll, I was constructive and thoughtful, and yet I cannot get a hold of anyone at either Floatplane Media or LTT.
If *anyone* happens to know someone at one of these companies and could get my video to them, I'd be extremely grateful.
The other thing I really dislike doing is asking if people could boost for reach, but I'll make an exception.
Fedi is big now, and far more reaching than modern-day xitter, so all help gratefully received.
I thank you in advance.

Accessibility Issues With Floatplane (from a VoiceOver Perspective) youtu.be/2sZTsrek08M
#LTT #LinusTechTips #Accessibility #VoiceOver #iOS


Accessibility Issues With Floatplane (from a VoiceOver Perspective)

I've never made a video I wanted to age as badly as this one, but needs must.There are some glaringly obvious issues with LTT's Floatplane app for iOS if you...
YouTube
#Accessibility #ios #voiceover #floatplane #ltt #linustechtips

And to add to the joy at least for this hour of this day those of us on the #EastCoast can once again search for replacement items within the #iOSApp using #VoiceOver #Accessibility. It only took them 5 months to fix that one.
#Accessibility #voiceover #iosapp #eastcoast

Here's a video I want to age like curdled milk. Age so quickly it's out-of-date a week after it's made. The issues I've outlined here should be fairly simple fixes if they follow Apple's accessibility guidelines, so here's hoping someone at Floatplane Media can get some eyes on this.
I've tried to be as fair as possible, not just to make a 'bitch and ditch' style video, and to showcase the issues I have.
Please boost if you have an interest, or know that it can potentially reach someone who can make a difference.
Not my cup of tea to ask for those under normal circumstances, so I will not be making a habit of it.
Thanks.

#Accessibility Issues With #Floatplane (from a #VoiceOver Perspective) youtu.be/2sZTsrek08M


Accessibility Issues With Floatplane (from a VoiceOver Perspective)

I've never made a video I wanted to age as badly as this one, but needs must.There are some glaringly obvious issues with LTT's Floatplane app for iOS if you...
YouTube
#Accessibility #voiceover #floatplane

#Accessibility #ios #voiceover

A massive thanks to @davetaylor2112 for alerting me to the UK train ifo app for iOS, 'Nearly Departed.'
Why I didn't know about this or use it sooner is beyond me. It was invaluable yesterday. They also explicitly mention #VoiceOver on the main page, so props to them for that.

'Accessible
The app has been extensively tested with iOS accessibility features, such as VoiceOver and Dynamic Type.'

If you take a lot of national rail trains in the UK and use iOS, you need this app too.

nearlydeparted.app/

https://nearlydeparted.app/

The live departures app for iPhone and Apple Watch.
nearlydeparted.app
#voiceover @Dave Taylor

#a11y #voiceover @Darcy Burnard @Herbie Allen @Steven Scott

Calling All Blind and Low Vision Users!

Exciting news! I’ve reached out to Apple Accessibility, and they’re on board to collaborate with us. They’ve asked me to put together a team so we can work directly with their team and engineers.

Are you passionate about improving accessibility features for blind and low vision users? Do you use VoiceOver, Zoom, or other low vision features on your devices? We need your help!

We’re looking for individuals who are interested in providing feedback and testing new features from our point of view. Your input will be invaluable in making technology more accessible for everyone.

If you’re interested in participating, please fill out the form below:

forms.microsoft.com/r/eRQAsmMb…

Let’s make a difference together!
Feel free to share this post.

Best,
Matthew Whitaker

#Accessibility #BlindUsers #LowVision #VoiceOver #Zoom #AppleAccessibility #TechForAll #Inclusion #AccessibilityMatters #blind #lowvision

#Accessibility #blind #zoom #inclusion #voiceover #lowvision #AccessibilityMatters #techforall #blindusers #appleaccessibility

#voiceover #BrailleScreenInput #audiomo #ios18

I've just pushed a bunch of #accessibility changes for screen readers to the main branch of FediThready. ( It makes long texts into post sized chunks)

I've run through it with #VoiceOver and it _seems_ ok. HOWEVER it all feels like it's "usable" instead of "good".

If there's a #a11y geek out there who uses screen readers regularly I would REALLY appreciate some suggestions on how to make this actually feel good for folks who rely on screen readers.

github.com/masukomi/fedithread…


GitHub - masukomi/fedithready: A tool for splitting up long posts in to fediverse sized chunks. It's a web page that lives on your computer.

A tool for splitting up long posts in to fediverse sized chunks. It's a web page that lives on your computer. - masukomi/fedithready
GitHub
#a11y #Accessibility #voiceover

@nick #Sonos has replaced its app not because they truly think the app is better. But because they can replace specialised Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS teams with one generic team who know how to use cross-platform tools.

It goes beyond that, though. Look at the ideas behind the new home screen, which essentially can be described as: "put what you want on it". Is that primarily a user-facing improvement? No.

Rather, it's a reason to not rely on designers who can carefully think through information architecture, viewport sizes, user flows, and the best ways to present information. Make it the user's problem so that they can fire the people whose responsibility it used to be, or move them to another team where they won't be able to do their best work and will eventually quit and not be replaced.

This update goes way beyond #accessibility. It's a fundamental shift in how they do business, and it will be shit for everyone. That, more than the lack of #VoiceOver support, is what will probably cause me to move away from their ecosystem.

@x0 @simon @talon

#Accessibility #voiceover #sonos @Talon @simon.old @Nick Giannak III @x0

#a11y #Accessibility #webdev #screenreader #html #javascript #nvda #jaws #voiceover #frontend #narrator

#Accessibility #ios #voiceover

Yesterday I started a new miniseries on my channel, in which I try to make a tutorial about a single topic in under 10 minutes. Starting with:
Logic Pro Bite Size for VI's - Loading Third Party Plugins youtu.be/nIRyG-puBfs
#LogicPro #Blind #VI #VisuallyImpaired #ScreenReader #VoiceOver

Logic Pro Bite Size for VI's - Loading Third Party Plugins

In this video I will show you how to load a third party plugin in Logic Pro as a blind user.This new mini-series aims to help a blind/visually impaired Voice...
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#blind #screenreader #voiceover #visuallyimpaired #LogicPro #vi

Greetings!

Well, after finding out that #WhaleBird
github.com/h3poteto/whalebird-…is a decent enough accessible MacOS client for use with #Misskey, you'll see me post on here from time to time now as well! Most of the time I'll still be posting on my Mastodon account, though watch this space! Three-Thousand characters is more than i ever would need myself, but I'll take it!

For users of #VoiceOver, the 'J' & 'k' keys currently do not speak under the curssor what the post is, thus nornal VO commands for now are necessary. Definitely a client for #Blind users to check out though!

NB. As noted among the GitHub page, WhaleBird is also available for #Windows and #Linux, though I'll leave those builds to you guys!


GitHub - h3poteto/whalebird-desktop: An Electron based Mastodon, Pleroma, and Misskey client for Windows, Mac, and Linux

An Electron based Mastodon, Pleroma, and Misskey client for Windows, Mac, and Linux - GitHub - h3poteto/whalebird-desktop: An Electron based Mastodon, Pleroma, and Misskey client for Windows, Mac, ...
GitHub
#linux #blind #Windows #misskey #Whalebird #voiceover

OK, this is great. Just found an #iOS equivalent of #MacWhisper and it’s free. Not sure if it always is, but it certainly is right now.
It’s #Accessible and works well with #VoiceOver.

#Aiko by Sindre Sorhus

apps.apple.com/gb/app/aiko/id1…


‎Aiko

‎High-quality on-device transcription. Easily convert speech to text from meetings, lectures, and more. The transcription is powered by OpenAI's Whisper running locally on your device. The audio never leaves your device.
App Store
#accessible #ios #voiceover #macwhisper #aiko

Not really. It's #VoiceOver for #iOS, and different synths treat it differently, but it is not a reliable or nice experience. You may have an easy ride, but that doesn't mean everyone else will, and my post proves this. There's simply no need for this kind of frilly behaviour. Standard lettering is not only understandable by a #ScreenReader, but by a non-English speaker too, who may not recognise those letters for their so-called intended purpose.
#ios #screenreader #voiceover

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