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From: Pooja.Nahata@cognizant.com
Date: Thu, Dec 01 2011 4:48PM
Subject: Usage of iPad: screen touch or keyboard
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Hello,
I am looking for information on the input usage preference of visually
impaired for iPad - do they use screen touch as input or they prefer
keyboard with voiceover? The reason why I ask this is: when I use touch
as input I can read all the content under my finger irrespective if it's
accessible or not but the same behavior doesn't exist when I use
voiceover with a keyboard. Thus wanted to know mostly what is preferred
by visually impaired users: touch or keyboard as input device?
Pooja Nahata | Accessibility Practice Lead
Content & Design Services @ Cognizant Technology Solutions
Vnet: 283170 | Hand Phone: +91-9820725102
LinkedIn: http://in.linkedin.com/in/poojanahata
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From: Ro
Date: Thu, Dec 01 2011 6:06PM
Subject: Re: Usage of iPad: screen touch or keyboard
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Hi there,
I use an iPhone and I can't say if I prefer a keyboard because I have no desire to even try a keyboard. The gestures are just too handy and fast with Voiceover and I can do it one handed. I haven't seen the point in cluttering things up with a keyboard.
Not sure if that helps since it's not a comparison.
Ro
On Dec 1, 2011, at 4:50 PM, < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = > wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> I am looking for information on the input usage preference of visually
> impaired for iPad - do they use screen touch as input or they prefer
> keyboard with voiceover? The reason why I ask this is: when I use touch
> as input I can read all the content under my finger irrespective if it's
> accessible or not but the same behavior doesn't exist when I use
> voiceover with a keyboard. Thus wanted to know mostly what is preferred
> by visually impaired users: touch or keyboard as input device?
>
>
>
> Pooja Nahata | Accessibility Practice Lead
>
> Content & Design Services @ Cognizant Technology Solutions
>
> Vnet: 283170 | Hand Phone: +91-9820725102
>
> LinkedIn: http://in.linkedin.com/in/poojanahata
> <http://in.linkedin.com/in/poojanahata>;
> Twitter: http://twitter.com/Pooja_Nahata
> <http://twitter.com/Pooja_Nahata>;
>
> For most people, Accessibility makes things easier. For people with
> disabilities, Accessibility makes things possible.
>
> Get your competitive advantage with Accessibility today!
>
>
>
>
>
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From: Randy Pope
Date: Thu, Dec 01 2011 9:09PM
Subject: Re: Usage of iPad: screen touch or keyboard
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Hi Pooja,
for a DeafBlind person who has no vision and cannot hear speech, these
options would not work at all. For these people they would need both
keyboard and a braille display device to access the information. For those
same people who cannot read braille, then they are out of luck as far as
assistive technology is concern.
With Warm Regards,
Randy Pope
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Subject: [WebAIM] Usage of iPad: screen touch or keyboard
Hello,
I am looking for information on the input usage preference of visually
impaired for iPad - do they use screen touch as input or they prefer
keyboard with voiceover? The reason why I ask this is: when I use touch as
input I can read all the content under my finger irrespective if it's
accessible or not but the same behavior doesn't exist when I use voiceover
with a keyboard. Thus wanted to know mostly what is preferred by visually
impaired users: touch or keyboard as input device?
Pooja Nahata | Accessibility Practice Lead
Content & Design Services @ Cognizant Technology Solutions
Vnet: 283170 | Hand Phone: +91-9820725102
LinkedIn: http://in.linkedin.com/in/poojanahata
<http://in.linkedin.com/in/poojanahata>;
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Pooja_Nahata <http://twitter.com/Pooja_Nahata>;
For most people, Accessibility makes things easier. For people with
disabilities, Accessibility makes things possible.
Get your competitive advantage with Accessibility today!
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intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged
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From: Kevin Chao
Date: Sun, Dec 04 2011 9:45PM
Subject: Re: Usage of iPad: screen touch or keyboard
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I've been an iPad 2 VoiceOver accessibility user since March/April. I
absolutely enjoy it, think it's a great device, great spatial
exploration/concepts, equal access, and so much untapped potential.
For navigation, reading, and interacting with iPad, VoiceOver, apps,
sites, content, etc. I prefer and use the touch screen. it's very
efficient, effective, and a great user experience.
Kevin
On 12/1/11, = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = > wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> I am looking for information on the input usage preference of visually
> impaired for iPad - do they use screen touch as input or they prefer
> keyboard with voiceover? The reason why I ask this is: when I use touch
> as input I can read all the content under my finger irrespective if it's
> accessible or not but the same behavior doesn't exist when I use
> voiceover with a keyboard. Thus wanted to know mostly what is preferred
> by visually impaired users: touch or keyboard as input device?
>
>
>
> Pooja Nahata | Accessibility Practice Lead
>
> Content & Design Services @ Cognizant Technology Solutions
>
> Vnet: 283170 | Hand Phone: +91-9820725102
>
> LinkedIn: http://in.linkedin.com/in/poojanahata
> <http://in.linkedin.com/in/poojanahata>;
> Twitter: http://twitter.com/Pooja_Nahata
> <http://twitter.com/Pooja_Nahata>;
>
> For most people, Accessibility makes things easier. For people with
> disabilities, Accessibility makes things possible.
>
> Get your competitive advantage with Accessibility today!
>
>
>
>
>
> This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are for the sole use of the
> intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged
> information. If you are not the intended recipient(s), please reply to the
> sender and destroy all copies of the original message. Any unauthorized
> review, use, disclosure, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of
> this email, and/or any action taken in reliance on the contents of this
> e-mail is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.
>
From: Pooja.Nahata@cognizant.com
Date: Wed, Dec 07 2011 3:12PM
Subject: Re: Usage of iPad: screen touch or keyboard
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Thanks Kevin! My query was based on evaluating mobile web/app for WCAG
2.0 - keyboard accessible guidelines.
Another basic question - which date format, is user friendly for screen
reader users, considering its Mobile web - iphone:
a. 12/07/11
b. December 7, 2011
c. Dec 7, 2011
d. 7-Dec-11
I think out of the all 12/07/11 isn't user friendly but it really
depends on the user!
Regards,
Pooja Nahata
Accessibility Practice Lead
Vnet: 283170 | India: +91-9820725102
USA: 617-849-0627
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Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 9:45 PM
To: WebAIM Discussion List
Subject: Re: [WebAIM] Usage of iPad: screen touch or keyboard
I've been an iPad 2 VoiceOver accessibility user since March/April. I
absolutely enjoy it, think it's a great device, great spatial
exploration/concepts, equal access, and so much untapped potential.
For navigation, reading, and interacting with iPad, VoiceOver, apps,
sites, content, etc. I prefer and use the touch screen. it's very
efficient, effective, and a great user experience.
Kevin
On 12/1/11, = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >
wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> I am looking for information on the input usage preference of visually
> impaired for iPad - do they use screen touch as input or they prefer
> keyboard with voiceover? The reason why I ask this is: when I use
touch
> as input I can read all the content under my finger irrespective if
it's
> accessible or not but the same behavior doesn't exist when I use
> voiceover with a keyboard. Thus wanted to know mostly what is
preferred
> by visually impaired users: touch or keyboard as input device?
>
>
>
> Pooja Nahata | Accessibility Practice Lead
>
> Content & Design Services @ Cognizant Technology Solutions
>
> Vnet: 283170 | Hand Phone: +91-9820725102
>
> LinkedIn: http://in.linkedin.com/in/poojanahata
> <http://in.linkedin.com/in/poojanahata>;
> Twitter: http://twitter.com/Pooja_Nahata
> <http://twitter.com/Pooja_Nahata>;
>
> For most people, Accessibility makes things easier. For people with
> disabilities, Accessibility makes things possible.
>
> Get your competitive advantage with Accessibility today!
>
>
>
>
>
> This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are for the sole use of
the
> intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged
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>
From: Kevin Chao
Date: Fri, Dec 09 2011 3:54PM
Subject: Re: Usage of iPad: screen touch or keyboard
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Hi Pooja,
I think that WCAG 2.0 will need to be updated to address touch screen
access )e.g. iOS devices with VoiceOver)
b-d are for the most part read the same: VoiceOver will read it as
December 7, 2011 or December 7th 2011. It will depend on
region/language setting.
I think that December 7, 2011 is the best as date format. NVDA,
Voiceover and other screen readers will all read it the same and it
will not try to do any fancy guessing, converting, etc.
Kevin
On 12/7/11, = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = > wrote:
> Thanks Kevin! My query was based on evaluating mobile web/app for WCAG
> 2.0 - keyboard accessible guidelines.
>
>
>
> Another basic question - which date format, is user friendly for screen
> reader users, considering its Mobile web - iphone:
>
>
>
> a. 12/07/11
>
> b. December 7, 2011
>
> c. Dec 7, 2011
>
> d. 7-Dec-11
>
>
>
> I think out of the all 12/07/11 isn't user friendly but it really
> depends on the user!
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Pooja Nahata
>
> Accessibility Practice Lead
>
> Vnet: 283170 | India: +91-9820725102
>
> USA: 617-849-0627
>
> Email: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED =
> [mailto: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = ] On Behalf Of Kevin Chao
> Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 9:45 PM
> To: WebAIM Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [WebAIM] Usage of iPad: screen touch or keyboard
>
>
>
> I've been an iPad 2 VoiceOver accessibility user since March/April. I
>
> absolutely enjoy it, think it's a great device, great spatial
>
> exploration/concepts, equal access, and so much untapped potential.
>
>
>
> For navigation, reading, and interacting with iPad, VoiceOver, apps,
>
> sites, content, etc. I prefer and use the touch screen. it's very
>
> efficient, effective, and a great user experience.
>
>
>
> Kevin
>
>
>
> On 12/1/11, = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >
> wrote:
>
>>
>
>> Hello,
>
>>
>
>>
>
>>
>
>> I am looking for information on the input usage preference of visually
>
>> impaired for iPad - do they use screen touch as input or they prefer
>
>> keyboard with voiceover? The reason why I ask this is: when I use
> touch
>
>> as input I can read all the content under my finger irrespective if
> it's
>
>> accessible or not but the same behavior doesn't exist when I use
>
>> voiceover with a keyboard. Thus wanted to know mostly what is
> preferred
>
>> by visually impaired users: touch or keyboard as input device?
>
>>
>
>>
>
>>
>
>> Pooja Nahata | Accessibility Practice Lead
>
>>
>
>> Content & Design Services @ Cognizant Technology Solutions
>
>>
>
>> Vnet: 283170 | Hand Phone: +91-9820725102
>
>>
>
>> LinkedIn: http://in.linkedin.com/in/poojanahata
>
>> <http://in.linkedin.com/in/poojanahata>;
>
>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/Pooja_Nahata
>
>> <http://twitter.com/Pooja_Nahata>;
>
>>
>
>> For most people, Accessibility makes things easier. For people with
>
>> disabilities, Accessibility makes things possible.
>
>>
>
>> Get your competitive advantage with Accessibility today!
>
>>
>
>>
>
>>
>
>>
>
>>
>
>> This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are for the sole use of
> the
>
>> intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged
>
>> information. If you are not the intended recipient(s), please reply to
> the
>
>> sender and destroy all copies of the original message. Any
> unauthorized
>
>> review, use, disclosure, dissemination, forwarding, printing or
> copying of
>
>> this email, and/or any action taken in reliance on the contents of
> this
>
>> e-mail is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.
>
>>