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From: Jim Allan
Date: Aug 28, 2018 3:35PM

Hi Pratik
we want the card swipe. On the ipad have found MagTek that works through
the power plug so now Voice over works without an audio jack splitter.
Will check out Square... alas they don't have a card reader that doesn't
use the audio jack.
I am looking at android, talkback and audio jack issues now.
Jim

On Tue, Aug 28, 2018 at 4:26 PM Pratik Patel < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Here are a few things to consider. Will your students be swiping
> credit/debit cards with the app? Or will they be keying in the information?
> Generally, those systems which provide swiping have a card reader that
> connects to the headphone jack of the phone or device. In that case,
> listening to the output will not be possible. However, if you choose to key
> in the data, you will not need the card reader. It is also possible to use
> a
> braille display connected to the device to read input and output.
>
> By all accounts and experience, the app by Square is the best option for
> your needs.
>
> Let me know if you have specific questions.
>
> Regards,
>
> Pratik
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WebAIM-Forum < <EMAIL REMOVED> > On Behalf Of Jim
> Allan
> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 5:16 PM
> To: WebAIM Discussion List < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> Subject: [WebAIM] point of sale app
>
> Hi All,
> here at the school the students run a bistro (10 items on the menu). We are
> looking for an accessible usable point of sale app on iOS or android. Any
> ideas?
> --
> Jim Allan, Accessibility Coordinator
> Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
> 1100 W. 45th St., Austin, Texas 78756
> voice 512.206.9315 fax: 512.206.9452 http://www.tsbvi.edu/
> "We shape our tools and thereafter our tools shape us." McLuhan, 1964
> > > > >
> > > > >


--
Jim Allan, Accessibility Coordinator
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
1100 W. 45th St., Austin, Texas 78756
voice 512.206.9315 fax: 512.206.9452 http://www.tsbvi.edu/
"We shape our tools and thereafter our tools shape us." McLuhan, 1964