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From: Randall Pope
Date: Nov 24, 2010 10:09AM

Jared,

You do have a good point. You're right that I contradicted myself on my
last statement. The price I pay for not paying attention. Unfortunately
for me, I have a failure to communicate with coffee. Grinning.

In an ideal world, I’m in agreement that the industries need to "catch up"
with the latest web technologies being employed on the websites.

However that has not happens as most assistive technology industries for
people with disabilities are a bit behind, especially related to specialized
technology design or devices. The reason is obvious: not enough money (or
none at all) are going to researching and development these products.

More to the point, many of the "taking only" devices are inaccessible for
deaf-blind people who cannot hear and depends on braille to access the
information. I personally cannot hear the speech being spoken and depends
in readjusting the setting on the computer for me to view the web.

Again, I do support that the industries need to stay with the latest web
technology. I just wish they would broaden their product or devices to
accommodate people who are totally blind with severe hearing losses. Good
example: the growing population of Senior Citizens losing their hearing and
sight.

BTW, on behalf of AADB, I have filed our comments in response to the FFC's
call for comments on the distribution of the Deaf-Blind Technology
equipment. It does contain some issues related in accessing the web. It's
filed under 10-210 if anyone is interested in viewing the comments.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Randall Pope
AADB