A very significant part of the model of "built in" access is the idea
of a mass market application for an eyes free interface.  With mobile
technology, or an operating system that might be used when the user's
eyes are otherwise involved, you have a need for an eyes-free system.
If mobil technology becomes part of the digital hub for Apple, this
model will make very good sense.

Denis Anson


Jon Gunderson wrote:


>There is the current model as screen reader as an add on (assistive
>technology) in the Microsoft Windows world, but there is also a
different
>model as the screen reader (and other current ATs) as part of the OS
>itself.  To the consumer it makes access to computers much more
affordable
>and universal, since they do not need to locate and purchase AT to use
>the OS.  I think Apple should be encouraged to use this model since it
>would raise the level of awareness of all users and especially
developers
>to have a screen reader part of their system.  The major problem with
this
>is how seriously Apple would take the development of features and
>usability.
>
>Jon
>

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Denis Anson, MS, OTR
Assistant Professor
College Misericordia
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Dallas, PA 18612
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