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Re: Adobe Forms and VoiceOver

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From: Jonathan Cohn
Date: Dec 1, 2016 6:32AM

Most of the blind Macintosh users I know that need to fill out forms use the PDF pen application. This application does cost something. There is also the ability to use Apple's preview application to view PDF's. I believe I looked at a couple of IRS forms and was able to complete them using Preview, though that was a few years ago. If there are issues it might be worth while reaching out to the Apple Accessibility desk.


Best wishes,

Jonathan Cohn



> On Nov 30, 2016, at 9:28 AM, Moore,Michael (Accessibility) (HHSC) < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
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> The last time I tested this - about 6 months ago I got the following results.
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> VO + Mac OS + Adobe Reader = Docs fine, Form Filling No
> VO + Mac OS + Mac's PDF reader = Nothing
> Mac OS + Adobe Reader using Read Out Loud Feature = Poor Performance and No Forms Support
> VO + iOS + Adobe Reader = Docs fie, Form Filling No
> VO + Mac OS + Mac's PDF reader = Nothing
>
> I did not test any other combination. We were looking for support for forms at the time and found that when using Apple devices that about the only functional option is a native app or html.
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> Mike Moore
> Accessibility Coordinator
> Texas Health and Human Services Commission
> Civil Rights Office
> (512) 438-3431 (Office)
>
>