[blindlaw] Fwd: [Electronics-talk] Comcast, the blind, and DVR use

[zz wolfman]

Maybe our blind lawyer group can help and even file on our behalf  
against Comcast, Apple, TV and cell phone companies, etc..  to make  
all products speakable for us in all areas, menus and sub menus and be  
enabled with voice recognition and take voice commands. They do a lot  
for all other disabilities yet over and over ... when it comes to the  
low vision and blind populations, they turn a BLIND EYE and everyone  
seems to back down from taking on this seemingly highly discriminatory  
practice!
AND they say ADA is designed to give equal access to all !
Well then,   Let us all get behind  and support those who will fight  
for our rights here.  Class action or individual, count me in.. This  
could  the  time for us  to be included and maybe rise above being  
thought of as part of a second class citizentry!

Begin forwarded message:

> From: The BlindTechs Network <info at theblindtechsnetwork.com>
> Date: January 22, 2008 10:24:23 PM EST
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org 
> >
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Comcast, the blind, and DVR use
> Reply-To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org 
> >
>
> why doesn't the nfb file against comcast or investigate them like they
> are doing apple for nonaccessible products.
>
>
> The BlindTechs Network
> www.theblindtechsnetwork.com
> info at theblindtechsnetwork.com
> 623-565-9357 (west phoenix Arizona)
> 480-297-7569 (East Phoenix Arizona)
> 562-219-2309 (Los Angeles California)
>
>
>
>
> On Jan 22, 2008, at 7:28 PM, Brett Boyer wrote:
>
> I just read your message so forgive me if it has been mentioned. I
> have a
> lot of blind friends who are comcast subscribers and from what I know
> the
> set top boxes are not very accessible at all. Maybe you could memorize
> some
> steps for menus but unless you have someone to help you and write
> everything
> down good luck!
> bb
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ray Foret Jr" <rforetjr at bellsouth.net>
> To: "Electronics Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 2:11 PM
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Comcast, the blind, and DVR use
>
>
>> Hi there,
>>
>>  In a couple of days, I will be switching from AT&T to Comcast.
>> I'll be
>> getting all three services from them, and the DVR also.  I'd very  
>> much
>> like
>> to hear from all of y'all who have Comcast as to the eas of using
>> the DVR
>> and the general feeling you think Comcast has toward blind
>> customers; if
>> any.  Feel free to write me off list if you like; or, if you feel the
>> entire
>> group would benefit from your answer, that's fine too.  Thanks in
>> advance.
>>
>> Sincerely yours,
>> The Constantly Barefooted,
>> Ray
>> Home phone and fax:
>> (985)853-0139
>> E-mail:
>> rforetjratbellsouthdotnet
>> Skype Name:
>> barefootedray
>>
>> God bless President George W. Bush!
>> God bless our troops!
>> and God bless America
>>
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Maybe our blind lawyer group can help and even file on our behalf against Comcast, Apple, TV and cell phone companies, etc..  to make all products speakable for us in all areas, menus and sub menus and be enabled with voice recognition and take voice commands. They do a lot for all other disabilities yet over and over ... when it comes to the low vision and blind populations, they turn a BLIND EYE and everyone seems to back down from taking on this seemingly highly discriminatory practice! 
AND they say ADA is designed to give equal access to all ! 
Well then,   Let us all get behind  and support those who will fight for our rights here.  Class action or individual, count me in.. This could  the  time for us  to be included and maybe rise above being thought of as part of a second class citizentry!
Begin forwarded message:
From:
The BlindTechs Network < mailto:info at theblindtechsnetwork.com info at theblindtechsnetwork.com
>
Date:
January 22, 2008 10:24:23 PM EST
To:
Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances < mailto:electronics-talk at nfbnet.org electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>
Subject:
Re: [Electronics-talk] Comcast, the blind, and DVR use
Reply-To:
Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances < mailto:electronics-talk at nfbnet.org electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>
why doesn't the nfb file against comcast or investigate them like they  
are doing apple for nonaccessible products.
The BlindTechs Network
http://www.theblindtechsnetwork.com www.theblindtechsnetwork.com
info at theblindtechsnetwork.com
623-565-9357 (west phoenix Arizona)
480-297-7569 (East Phoenix Arizona)
562-219-2309 (Los Angeles California)
On Jan 22, 2008, at 7:28 PM, Brett Boyer wrote:
I just read your message so forgive me if it has been mentioned. I  
have a
lot of blind friends who are comcast subscribers and from what I know  
the
set top boxes are not very accessible at all. Maybe you could memorize  
some
steps for menus but unless you have someone to help you and write  
everything
down good luck!
bb
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Foret Jr" <rforetjr at bellsouth.net>
To: "Electronics Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 2:11 PM
Subject: [Electronics-talk] Comcast, the blind, and DVR use
Hi there,
 In a couple of days, I will be switching from AT&T to Comcast.   
I'll be
getting all three services from them, and the DVR also.  I'd very much
like
to hear from all of y'all who have Comcast as to the eas of using  
the DVR
and the general feeling you think Comcast has toward blind  
customers; if
any.  Feel free to write me off list if you like; or, if you feel the
entire
group would benefit from your answer, that's fine too.  Thanks in  
advance.
Sincerely yours,
The Constantly Barefooted,
Ray
Home phone and fax:
(985)853-0139
E-mail:
rforetjratbellsouthdotnet
Skype Name:
barefootedray
God bless President George W. Bush!
God bless our troops!
and God bless America
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