and yet, rather frustrating.----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynne" <superlynne@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <infoshare@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 2:59 PM Subject: [infoshare] Re: Fwd: Re: New Kindle from NFB
It's interesting hearing the discussion. Thanks, Lynne----- Original Message ----- From: "Ellen Rubin" <ellenr5@xxxxxxxxxxx>To: <infoshare@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 1:44 PM Subject: [infoshare] Fwd: Re: New Kindle from NFBHi Folks,If you want me to stop with the Kindle bad news, just let me know. This is an on going discussion at the moment! But, as usual, NFB has an idea to force Amazon to make changes.Greg is from Austrailia!From: Greg Kearney <gkearney@xxxxxxxxx> Consider the following from the NFB in the United States: CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 (410) 262-1281 (Cell) cdanielsen@xxxxxxx National Federation of the Blind Condemns Lack of Access to New Kindle FireBaltimore, Maryland (September 29, 2011): The National Federation of the Blind commented today on the release of Amazon's new Kindle Fire, which cannot be used by people who are blind.Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "Blind Americans have repeatedly asked Amazon to include accessibility for the blind in its Kindle product line. The feasibility of including accessibility in similar products has been demonstrated. The Department of Education and the Department of Justice have made it clear that Kindle devices cannot be purchased by educational institutions, libraries, and other entities covered by this country's disability laws unless the devices are fully accessible. Despite all this, Amazon has released a brand new Kindle device, the Kindle Fire, which cannot be used by people who are blind. Enough! We condemn this latest action by Amazon and reiterate that we will not tolerate technological discrimination. The National Federation of the Blind seeks nothing less than equal access to all technology for blind people. It is one of the most critical civil rights issues facing blind Americans in the twenty-first century, and we will do everything in our power to see that this right is secured."http://nfbgl.blogspot.com/2011/09/nfb-condemns-lack-of-access-to-new.html On 30/09/2011, at 10:15 AM, Kathy Blackburn wrote: > The Kindle app for iPhone isn't accessible either, I've heard. > > Kathy Blackburn > > -- > Email services provided by the System Access MobileNetwork. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.> ------------------------------------