Hotmail is an operating unit of Microsoft, which still offers a garbled
audio version of the code which cannot be understood by many.  One needs a
Microsoft passport to create a Hotmail account, the last time I checked.

recently, I called MS customer service toll free to set up my Hotmail
account, which the representative agreed to do although reluctantly.  At
least MS will help blind users resolve this problem over the telephone the
same day.  it is a far bigger commitment than Yahoo or Google.

Kelly


----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Hoad" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 7:36 AM
Subject: Visual Verification


> Hi!
>
> I just wanted to let you know that advocating for changes in visual
> verification has become easier lately.
>
> Although some services require a person to get a call back from the entity
> using the verification Hotmail now has an audio that will play the picture
> for you.
>
> When you are advocating then, you can refer to the Hotmail site as one
> which
> enhanced the process so that it can be independently used by screen reader
> users.
>
>
>
> posting from Emma's Family Farm
> Windsor Maine;
> Steve Hoad
>
>
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>


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