Let me see if I understand this.
Apple who has built in innovation on its own must discuss with the nfb how
to now limit that innovation to fit the nfb's one size fits all definition
of blindness? as in all blind people are interchangeable, and the nfb is the
only source to tell you how to find a plug and play blind person by
which you measure what works for them...all 400 plus million of them?
I wonder how much money they plan on extorting for this dialog?
Not only should it be a blanket resolution, BTW android phones are the
most popular in use now according to annual surveys, but this dialog
should involve many organizations, and a group of apple customers who are
not members of a consumer organization whatsoever.
The very suggestion that a single body is in a position to speak for every
child born of women who happens to have the label blind attached to them
is a stereotypes that really needs to end. otherwise the individuality that
is the rich experience of redefining blindness is not going to exist for
the millions who need not buy the nfb line to live freely and inclusively.
Why does the nfb not spend its energy training software developers who fit
their one size fits all blindness box?
Many companies besides Apple would get the benefits that way.
just my take,
Karen
On Sat, 12 Jul 2014, Pamela Francis wrote:
Hello,
I personally am not in favor of this resolution; not because I don't want
accessibility. Apple took the lead in making its products accessible without
government or organizational intervention. Microsoft, on the other hand,
allowed third-party vendors to do its work within accessibility. Google, though
it has come along way, still does not want to adhere to its own standards
unless it is pressed.
If there was a resolution to be had, it should've been a blanket resolution for
all companies dealing with accessibility. Picking on Apple, is as if we as a
blind community are slapping it in the face given that it has continued its
efforts to remain accessible. I understand the need for utilitarian apps such
as maps, transit maps, notes, lists, etc. to remain accessible as they are a
necessary function in normal life. However, just to use as an example I don't
necessarily need Angry Birds to be accessible for my benefit nor do I need it
to be threatened to be kicked from the app store due to inaccessibility for the
sake of millions of people who enjoy it.
As we continue to strive for accessibility in all areas, we need not be a bully
to the company that went out of its way to make its products accessible from
the beginning.
We also do not need to be put into a societal box allowing electronics
manufacturers, appliance manufacturers, and the general public to believe that
all we are capable of is operating an iPhone. We are on the cusp of choice. We
have fought for choice for a long time. This type of a resolution makes us
look militant and ungrateful. What is fair for one company is fair for all.
Pam Francis
On Jul 12, 2014, at 9:28 AM, Terje Strømberg <terjestrmb...@gmail.com> wrote:
The NFB Resolution is very important for all blind and low vision all over the
world. We all want accessible digital future.
A link to a comment from the president in NFB:
https://nfb.org/blog/vonb-blog/comments-apple-and-nfb-resolution-2014-12
Take care
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