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From: Birkir R. Gunnarsson
Date: Jun 9, 2011 1:48PM

Jini

Speaking as a blind user, I would prefer a dedicated mobile app myself.
My reasons are that I am not a big fan of browsing on the iPhone, and
I find Android browsing just not a good experience at all, even using
Mobile Access Suite from Codefactory, the most accessible browser I
know.
Remember that typing or inputting text on a mobile device is a pain,
more so for blind users, unless they have external keyboard.
Thus, setting up an app once, and then being able to perform routine
things, such as paying a bill, with the minimum number of keystrokes
is ideal for me.
Again, I do not claim to represent a research or a large group of
users, mainly my own perspective.
But I would be surprised if most blind users, at lesat, did not feel
the same way bout this.
Looking forward to other responses.
-Birkir


On 6/9/11, McDonald, Jennifer < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> A question for people who depend on Assistive Technology and use a
> mobile device, such as an iPhone or Android:
>
> To pay a bill - if you had your choice to use a company's mobile app to
> pay that bill, or their Mobile Website (both developed with
> accessibility in mind) which would you prefer? Which is easier to use?
> Does it matter? Does it depend on your device type?
>
> I'm trying to get a feel for if it is necessary to have both a Mobile
> Website and a Mobile App that do the same thing. Which is more
> accessible?
>
> Thanks,
> Jeni
>
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