Tech-Ease/ Get Together with Technology
Regina Drop-In Meeting
Summary Notes
April 28, 2018
Sponsored by Vision Impaired Resource Network (VIRN),
Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB)
And the
Regina Public Library
Assistive Technology Peer Support by and for people who are blind/low vision
Since I know some of you are frequent users of amazon or Online shopping in general. here’s a few things that I found regarding screen reader accessibility.
If you have any thoughts that you would like to add please feel free to add to the list.
I’ll send out a separate email regarding accessible online banking options. Just to keep the two topic notes separate.
Michelle
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We’re glad you’re here
Amazon’s vision is to be Earth’s most customer-centric company, and that includes customers with disabilities. We’re working hard to provide the tools, services, and devices that make it easy for you to enjoy everything Amazon has to offer.
Shopping Made Simpler
Customers who use assistive technologies may prefer the mobile version of our site, even when they’re using a laptop or desktop computer. The mobile site is optimized to work with screen readers, and provides an improved keyboard-only shopping experience. Try it today, and if it doesn’t work for you, simply return to the regular view by clicking the “Amazon.com full site” link at the bottom of the page.
Mobile site.
https://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=mw_access
Tips for using a screen reader on a laptop or desktop
Many pages on Amazon.com are packed with information, but you can skip what you don’t want and get to what you do want faster.
- When you’re ready to buy, use your screen reader’s “Button” quick navigation hotkey to go to the “Buy Now” or “Add to Cart” buttons.
- If you get stuck in a page section that continuously loads images, use your screen reader’s heading keys to navigate to a heading outside that section.
Navigating search results with a screen reader
Product search result titles are structured as headings. On a computer, use the heading keys or heading dialog to navigate your search results. On your mobile device, use the appropriate gestures to navigate the headings.
Frustration-Free Packaging
Frustration-Free Packaging is designed to alleviate “wrap rage” by avoiding plastic clamshell casings, plastic bindings, and wire ties—all materials that make it more difficult for customers to access items. Frustration-Free Packaging is available on the products in the Frustration-Free Packaging storefront, with more products being added every day…
Still need help?
Contact our specially trained customer service team.
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(. Send you to a series of drop-down boxes where you can select what you’re having problems with placing an order payment where your stuff is. Etc . And giving The support team the best way to contact you . )
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