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From: Jim Allan
Date: Aug 28, 2018 3:51PM

although it seems clumsy will look at the audio splitter for iPad.

On Tue, Aug 28, 2018 at 4:35 PM Jim Allan < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> 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
>


--
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