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lisa hall <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 20 Jun 1998 16:53:04 -0500
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Hi Arsa,

I don't know much about Mastertouch to determine whether it is a
configuration problem for your screen reader.  I have been using Internet
Explorer under Windows 95 using Jaws for Windows as a screen reader.  I did
not have any problems reading the information on their site.


"Love can build a bridge."

Lisa Hall
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San Antonio, Texas




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> From: Arsa Alen <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: accessability of southwest airline's web site? (fwd)
> Date: Saturday, June 20, 1998 12:05 PM
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Subject: Re: accessability of southwest airline's web site?
>
> I am having trouble accessing south west airline's web site at
> www.southwest.com
>
> I am using mastertouch as Dos screen reader through my unix shell.
> In either its smart or its verbose modes, it does not speak most of the
options.
>
> Southwest offers double frequent flyer credit for booking reservations
> on its web site. Their response to my questions regarding accessability
is to
> suggest that I "have a sighted person book my reservations.
> I find this unexceptable, and plan to take legal action if their sight is
> truly not accessable.
> I need to know if it is really not speech friendly, or if it is my error
> in setting up mastertouch.
>
> Feedback appreciated.

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