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Blocks Editor is not accessible to screen reader users #2090

Open GoogleCodeExporter opened 9 years ago

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
The Blocks Editor is not accessible and therefore screen reader users cannot 
read the text presented by the editor or interact with the editor.

Using Mozilla Aurora and the NVDA screen reader.

Version: 101 Id: 5ca02efdf7d9

Original issue reported on code.google.com by 4RJa...@gmail.com on 25 Apr 2012 at 4:28

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Thanks for you report. There is an ongoing effort to replace the blocks editor 
with a browser version that might be easier to make accessible, but it is still 
early to know. Changing the status as noted.

Original comment by josmasfl...@gmail.com on 11 Sep 2012 at 9:25

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Thank you for the status update / message. Please be aware of the Eyes Free 
Google Group. Where you can find many of the users and developers of Android 
accessibility features. If you have questions about the approach or want input 
or help testing please email: eyes-free@googlegroups.com
Some of the FireFox and Chrome browser developers follow this group. Some of 
the users would like to be able to use the Android App Inventor. For low vision 
users it may only require making the block tips accessible/talk.  For blind 
users it may require more creative solutions. Imagine having a conversation 
with the blocks editor.  Maybe a voice assistant could be a front end to what 
already exists.

Original comment by 4RJa...@gmail.com on 11 Sep 2012 at 11:51

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
thank you again for the links. I will forward this to the development team.

Original comment by josmasfl...@gmail.com on 12 Sep 2012 at 8:28