I use Gmail with JAWS and IE.  I change the view from standard to
basic HTML.  Changing the view to basic HTML is a link right on the
log-in screen.  That makes it much more accessible.

On 6/20/15, Christopher Chaltain <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Well, IMHO, the best way is to use an accessible IMAP client, such as
> Thunderbird, the Mail app on IOS, Type Mail on Android and so on. The
> Gmail web interface is also usable, but I don't find it as efficient as
> using an accessible app or desktop client. If you could let us know how
> you want to access your mail, like what device and what operating
> system/screen reader, you're using, we could give more specific
> information.
>
> If you want to manage your account, settings, access to other Google
> services, then you'll need to do that on line with a browser and a
> screen reader. I use Orca with Firefox under Linux, and I don't have
> much trouble with it, and I would assume other browser and screen reader
> combinations work just as well if not better. Again, more information on
> what you're trying to do would help us provide more specific information.
>
> On 06/20/2015 11:25 AM, Jeanne Fike wrote:
>> Hello,I’m thinking of getting a gmail account. What is the best way of
>> accessing it and navigating through it?
>>
>> Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
>>
>>      Jeanne Wisa Fike
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