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:
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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.
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