Hi;
We had an area rep at my local club about six months ago who was talking 
about digital qst and of course my first question concerned 
accessibility and I was basically told sure why not.  Should be very 
interesting.  Now if it is accessible will handihams and nls be 
organized enough to discontinue there copies?  I suspect the average 
user will want lots of pictures which may be a problem.

richard

On 3/20/2012 11:43 AM, Steve Dresser wrote:
> 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]
>>> =20
>>> Coming Soon: NEW ARRL Membership Benefits
>>> =20
>>> Dear William Howell, N3BYY
>>> =20
>>> 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).
>>> =20
>>> 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.
>>> =20
>>> 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.
>>> =20
>>> Login Instructions
>>> Please follow these personalized, step-by-step directions below to =
>> login to the ARRL website:
>>> =20
>>> =20
>>> 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.
>>> =20
>>> =20
>>> =20
>>> 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.
>>> =20
>>> =20
>>> 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 =
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>>> 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 =
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>>> Questions?
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>>
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