this is a forwared email from skype support, basically saying that we are stuck with the half ass accessibility we have now in skype and it is not a priority on adding keyboard short cuts, or any other corrective accessibloity tagging for skype. for example the missed events and the time stamp info for voicemails etc aren't readable by voiceover.
if you want more accesibility considerations taken for skype. please write the email address
support@xxxxxxxxx thanks. The BlindTechs Network www.theblindtechsnetwork.com info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 623-565-9357 (phoenix Arizona voice) (206) 984-9484 (Fax Phone) 562-219-2309 (Los Angeles California voice) Begin forwarded message: From: Anniki - Skype Support <support@xxxxxxxxx> Date: February 5, 2008 5:11:52 AM GMT-07:00 To: <theblindtech@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: GQW: accessibility mac skype <<#1290987-1837155#>> Hello Gabe, Thank you for contacting Skype Support.Thank you for the feedback. It is very important to us and we also thank you very much for being our customer. Unfortunately there are priorities for every task, therefore we are not able to tell you when something will be ready.
We apologise for the inconvenience Thank you for using Skype. Best regards, Anniki E. Skype Support Visit www.skype.com for latest news, updates and tips. --- Original Message --- From: Gabe Vega <theblindtech@xxxxxxxxx> Received: 3.02.2008 19:33:46 GMT Standard Time (GMT - 0:00 ) To: Anniki - Skype Support <support@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: GQW: accessibility mac skype did you even read the email? I know its not currently available, and what option are yoiu talking about, I contacted you abouit the same accessibility issues six months ago and yoiu gave me the same answer. is something going to actually be done? or am I writing for nothing. does the fact that I am and have been a paying member for skype or does this mean nothing? Gabe Vega The Tech of all Techs A+, Net+, ATACP theblindtech@xxxxxxxxx 623-565-9357 reach me on skype username theblindtech On Feb 3, 2008, at 10:35 AM, Anniki - Skype Support wrote: Hello Gabe, Thank you for contacting Skype Support. Unfortunately this option is currently not available with Skype for Mac yet. We will pass on the feature that you are requesting to our development team for consideration to potentially be included in a future release. Thank you for your feedback Best regards, Anniki E. Skype Support Visit www.skype.com for latest news, updates and tips. --- Original Message --- From: Gabe Vega <theblindtech@xxxxxxxxx> Received: 2.02.2008 4:44:39 GMT Standard Time (GMT - 0:00 ) To: support@xxxxxxxxx Subject: GQW: accessibility mac skype Name: Gabe Vega Skype Name: theblindtech E-mail: theblindtech@xxxxxxxxx Topic: Technical (sound, video, connection, etc.) Subtopic: Other Subject: accessibility mac skype Message: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Items aren't read by Voiceover, built in screen reader in Mac OS X. missed events, and history tables/lists are announced as unknown item. dates and times are not readable on events. I am a skype pro subscriber. No keyboard short cuts options are available in mac version. Accessibility is great in windows operating system for skype but we need same considderation for mac users who are blind and use skype with VoiceOver screen reader. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Skype Version: 2.6.0.184 Language: en Browser: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; Intel Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/523.10.6 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/3.0.4 Safari/523.10.6 IP address: 68.227.241.224 ------ Please do not remove your unique tracking number! ------ <<#1290987-1837155#>> ------ Please do not remove your unique tracking number! ------ <<#1290987-1837155#>>