Accessibility Wishlist

By Enes Deniz, 29 January, 2024

Forum
Accessibility Advocacy
I had suggested earlier that we have something like an accessibility tracker, in response to which I got more than a polite rejection backed with consistent and valid arguments or lack of interest. I, realizing the admins, or whoever responding to me using the AppleVis account to be more exact, would be more eager to offend me than to deal with my suggestions, then decided to create this thread independently. It will likely not be long before the admins eventually come to acknowledge that such an initiative actually requires a better-structured and dedicated page, but until then, this shall be where everyone can post;
  • Apps they wish were (more) accessible, preferably along with their App Store links
  • Contact information to reach out to the developer, which may be its website, e-mail address, X (formerly Twitter) account info etc.
  • Their previous attempts to get in touch with the developer and the developer's response, if any
I know that you can just post an app in the appropriate directory instead of making a post here, but this section might also be one where you may post about apps that you don't deem accessible enough and worth posting in the app directory, or those that you really wish were (more) accessible. You know what? If we pick an app of the day every day and contact its developer all together, we may persuade or push several developers take more concrete steps to make their apps more accessible in a few weeks' time. It doesn't hurt to give it a shot, does it?

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By Holger Fiallo on Monday, January 29, 2024 - 11:27

Fix bugs related to VO or update the software. Not adding new voices but update it regarding how is behaving. I am curious how apple is going to use AI in iOS 18 and VO.

By Enes Deniz on Monday, January 29, 2024 - 11:27

Do go through the first post once again. This thread is meant to exchange information and suggestions on third-party apps. Create your post in a more relevant thread or just make a new one if you desire. I already created this thread out of disappointment, but it appears that creating it has caused more frustration and perhaps there's wrong with me and I can't convey or explain my points well enough.

By Just Another Blind Guy on Monday, January 29, 2024 - 11:27

Maybe I missed something..
On Applevis, there are loads and loads of app entries. Each entry has lots of information about the app including the developer name, twitter handle, etc. Plus each entry has comments where people can post about their experience with the app.

Okay, I get it that some of these might be old and a long time has passed since anybody commented but the entries are there for anybody that wishes to comment.

What additional information would you like? Just because people here don't comment, it's not going to get any better if the format changes. This is a forum for user generated content. The Applevis community is made up of volunteers.

By Gokul on Monday, January 29, 2024 - 11:27

Well, for each of the app entries present in this forum, I guess there are 10 apps that are unrepresented. What the original author means to say I presume is that the apps discussed here are those which we find accessible, at least to some degree. But do we have an exhaustive list of the apps which are totally inaccessible but which we'd like to become accessible?

By wiljames on Monday, January 29, 2024 - 11:27

I totally get what the poster is saying. The way it stands now is we have to do a frigging scavenger hunt. One place to find accessibility posts would make life a hell of a lot easier for people to find.

By Brian on Monday, January 29, 2024 - 11:27

There is so much information here on AppleVis. However, finding it can be frustrating if you are not a keyboard samurai. I propose the consideration of a simplified nav bar at the top of every page that links to all relevant pages/content within AppleVis.