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 > -------------------- Denis Anson, MS, OTR Assistant Professor College Misericordia 301 Lake St. Dallas, PA 18612 Phone: 570-674-6413