Just a tangental question to your posting please.  (1) which brosers are
capable of handling Java and (2) I was under the impression that Java and
speech do not work together.  Am I wrong or does it work sometimes and
under which conditions if anyone knows?

Elizabeth Aldworth

At 04:18 PM 12/1/98 , you wrote:
>>Date: Tue, 01 Dec 1998 14:17:10 -0800
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>From: Kelly Ford <[log in to unmask]>
>>Subject: Seattle Online Grocery Delivery Service
>>
>>Hi All,
>>
>>Those in the Seattle area may be interested in an online grocery delivery
>service.  The site can be found at:
>>
>>http://www.homegrocer.com
>>
>>Before you surf off to buy your bread or grab your grub, be aware that
>this web site is somewhat of a challenge to use with a screen reader.
>First and foremost you'll need a web browser that supports Java.  Second
>you'll have to be able to complete web forms and be comfortable with a web
>site that isn't a model of accessibility.  There may be a way to get this
>site to work with Lynx or other browsers than Internet Explorer and
>Netscape but I didn't try.  I'm not certain if Java is critical to all
>functions or just makes some easier.
>>
>>Once you sign up for the service by completing an online registration
>form, shopping is possible.  General product categories are listed in a
>frame titled Left.  Once you select a category, a new frame appears titled
>Middle which contains either more specific subcategories or individual
>products.  When you move through a list of products, each product appears
>to have four links.  The first takes you to a detailed description of the
>product, the second is an edit box where you can type the number of the
>given product and the third and fourth are Javascript links which
>automatically increase or decrease the number in the edit box that reflects
>the amount of a product you want to purchase.  To add products to your
>shopping list, you must use a link in a frame titled Right.  Order
>completion and payment options are handled with links in a frame titled
>Subtotal that appears after you actually add products to your cart.
>>
>>If you select the link which gives product details, a new frame titled
>Main will appear.  This frame has links to similar product categories for
>the item you've selected to get more details about.  There's also a search
>frame but be aware that the button to submit your search is missing an alt
>or value attribute so your screen reader is likely to only say "button"
>when you tab to it.  The site does have some list features which may help
>to speed the shopping process after an initial exploration.
>>
>>My impression of this web site is that it can be used with some practice
>and perhaps a bit of trial and error.  I was able to select the products I
>wanted once I figured out how the web site worked.  I do not live in
>Seattle so can't comment on the actual prices or quality of service.
>>
>>For more details or to comment on site accessibility, you can write to:
>>
>>[log in to unmask]
>>
>>or call (800) 688-0201.
>>
>>
>>According to information on the web page, the following zipcodes are served:
>>
>>98004
>>98005
>>98006
>>98007
>>98008
>> 98011
>>98027
>>98028
>>98029
>>98033
>> 98034
>>98039
>>98040
>>98052
>>98053
>> 98056
>>98059
>>98072
>>98101
>>98102
>> 98103
>>98104
>>98105
>>98106
>>98107
>> 98108
>>98109
>>98112
>>98115
>>98116
>> 98117
>>98118
>>98119
>>98121
>>98122
>> 98125
>>98126
>>98133
>>98134
>>98136
>> 98144
>>98146
>>98155
>>98177
>>98199
>>
>
>
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