Scott,

I think it's more a question of not knowing what accessibility means for a 
screen reader user.  Most sighted people don't even understand how a blind 
person can use a computer, and if they do, they seldom understand what a 
screen reader does.  I can't count the number of times I've been asked how 
my speech recognition software works, and how surprised my listeners are 
when I point out that typing isn't the issue, but reading the screen is.  As 
frustrating as it is for us, explaining our access needs is a huge task.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Howell" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 11:00
Subject: Fwd: Get Ready: Digital QST is Coming Soon


> Hi all,
>
> I got the following from the ARRL and I took the time to call and spoke =
> to a gent named Mark. Mark was of course not very helpful and I'm not so =
> sure I liked his attitude either as it seemed I was asking him to do =
> some work. I digress, but I asked about the possibility of the iOS app =
> being made accessible and Mark informed me that it was not in the plans =
> and probably would not be for years. WHat a bucket of BS. I was told =
> (after pressuring Mark) that I could contact [log in to unmask] with =
> questions.
> I think this bothers me enough that I would seriously consider whether =
> or not I would renew my membership when that time arrives. I'm sure some =
> will disagree, but there is no reason why the ARRL should assume that I =
> want to get QST from NLS for one thing. I think what bugs me most is the =
> lack of interest and attitude.
> So, I'm ranting a little, but if you have any interest I encourage you =
> to contact the ARRL via the e-mail address of whoever this =
> [log in to unmask] person is.
>
> 73
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>> From: "ARRL" <[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Get Ready: Digital QST is Coming Soon
>> Date: March 20, 2012 10:30:48 AM EDT
>> To: [log in to unmask]
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>> Coming Soon: NEW ARRL Membership Benefits
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>> Dear William Howell, N3BYY
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>> We are excited to announce two new ARRL membership benefits that will =
> be introduced in June 2012.
>> In addition to the print copy of QST, all members will have access to =
> an online, digital edition of QST at no extra cost. You will be able to =
> access QST from anywhere--on nearly any computer, laptop, mobile device, =
> smartphone and tablet (including Apple iPad, iPhone, and devices using =
> the Android operating system).
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>> Also in June, members will gain access to archived issues of QST from =
> December 1915 to the present (previously, only issues through 2007 were =
> available to members). If you are familiar with the current periodicals =
> archive (which serves images of pages), that platform will be expanded =
> to include all of QST from December 1915 through December 2011. A =
> second, new archive will be introduced for issues beginning January =
> 2012, featuring enhanced functionality including full-text search.
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>> Be Prepared!
>> Members must have a valid ARRL website login to access the current =
> digital edition of QST and archived editions. For a smooth launch of =
> these exciting new benefits, and so that you will be able to quickly =
> access the digital version of QST as soon it becomes available, we are =
> e-mailing you some information that will help you login to the ARRL =
> website prior to launch.
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>> Login Instructions
>> Please follow these personalized, step-by-step directions below to =
> login to the ARRL website:
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>> Go to www.arrl.org
>> At the top, center of the page in "Site Login", enter your Username: =
> n3byy and the password you selected during registration.
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>> Forgot Password?
>> If you have forgotten your password, here are some steps to help you =
> obtain a temporary password which you can use to Login. We recommend =
> writing this temporary password down prior to logging in, then Login =
> using your username and the temporary password.
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>> Select "Forgot Password" on the Login page
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>> - To reset your password by e-mail:
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>> Select "By Email" from the dropdown menu
>> Enter your Username: n3byy and e-mail address. You must use the email =
> address that you used to originally register for a website login =
> account.
>> Click "Submit"
>> - To reset your password by member credentials:
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>> Select "By Member Credentials" from the drop down menu
>> Enter your Username: n3byy
>> Enter your Member ID: 0001636334
>> Enter your Call Sign OR Last name
>> Click "Submit"
>> Once you are logged in, select "Edit your Profile" to change your =
> password to something you can more easily remember.
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>> Questions?
>> Contact Member Services by email [log in to unmask] or by telephone =
> 860-594-0200 or 888-277-5289 (US only).
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