[guispeak] Re: Net via TV

  • From: "Darrell Shandrow" <nu7i@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <guispeak@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 10:16:28 -0700

Hi Beth,

These services would be pretty tough to make accessible, since they involve
special hardware.  The firmware on that hardware would have to include
screen reading capabilities.  Sadly, I just don't see it happening anytime
soon.  I believe Web TV would be an example of such a service.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "beth" <fb-oe@xxxxxxx>
To: <guispeak@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 10:09 AM
Subject: [guispeak] Net via TV


> Hi, all.  I heard this morning about a service which allows you to use the
> Net using your TV and a wireless keyboard.  I think there are at least two
> such services.  In the interests of accessibility and freedom of choice,
> shouldn't the blind be able to use these services if they so choose?  What
> are the names of these services so I can do some advocacy?  Thanks.  Beth
>
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