[Colorado-Talk] Disney Plus Not Accessible to the Blind

Tue Nov 12 19:40:00 UTC 2019

Thank you scott.
I completely support your definition of accessibility. I would add that every product and or technique doesn't work for all people. We learn differently and we use different techniques. Glad we are in the forefront of this as an organization. 

,have a blessed day4 
Sincerely, and Respectfully,
Melissa R.  Green and Pj  "If you have a goal, make it something you strive to accomplish. If you have a hope, then hope for it with all your heart.

----- Original Message -----
From: Scott C. LaBarre via Colorado-Talk  <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: his'NFB of Colorado Discussion List'"  <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: 11/12/2019 9:22 am
Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Disney Plus Not Accessible to the Blind

>
>
> Nate, as usual, you've hit the nail on the head.  If something is usable
> after taking several extra steps which may or may not require a great deal
> of sophistication, then is it truly accessible?   The definition of
> accessibility that I most favor  is the one that goes something like we
> should be able to use whatever device or product as comfortably, easily, and
> efficiently as our nondisabled peers.  Clearly, Disney has missed that mark
> in the roll out.  On a national level, the NFB's tech team is reaching out
> to Disney, along with other, to identify the access barriers.  Hopefully,
> the issues will get resolved soon.  If not, I am confident that we will keep
> advocating until the issues are fully resolved.  
> 
> Best,
> Scott
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Nate
> Trela via Colorado-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 7:40 AM
> To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Nate Trela <ntrela at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] Disney Plus Not Accessible to the Blind
> 
> Agreed. You know, there's a really interesting debate in what we mean by
> accessible vs. something being usable. I think we sometimes conflate the
> two.
> 
> I too subscribe to the idea of trying different devices/browsers/screen
> readers to get things done, and in many cases I have made things work that
> others insisted were not accessible. It's certainly frustrating to work
> through at times. But when I have to get something done for work
> immediately, I have to figure it out and then circle back.
> 
> Of course, I know not everyone can afford the tech to have all those
> options. And not everyone has gotten training that would suggest sitting
> there and testing all the options. I only learned of that strategy because
> I'm married to the best tech instructor you'll ever find. :were
> 
> And with that said, there's really no excuse for a company the size of
> Disney building something from scratch without ensuring a level of universal
> accessibility. With the Domino's lawsuit happening, and the growing push for
> web accessibility guidelines, I can't figure out if Disney not making the
> service work for everyone is a result of ignorance, incompetence,
> short-sightedness, penny pinching or a combination plate made from those.
> 
> So, many of us can use the service but some are shut out. And they're shut
> out because somewhere along the line, (or its contractors) spent enough time
> thoroughly testing accessibility.
> 
> 
> 
> On 11/12/19, ReNae Anderson via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> > Wow! Why are there such harsh words being thrown around here? I am 
> > very surprised as this is not how we generally act on this list.
> >
> > Karyn ReNae Anderson
> >
> >> On Nov 12, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Dianna Alley via Colorado-Talk 
> >> <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>
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