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Microsoft Accessibility Technical Evangelist
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    Why is Twitter inaccessible?

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    I was sent an email mail about the registration process for Twitter.by someone who uses a screenreader to use the computer. It turns out Twitter uses a standard visual CAPTCHA during registration. Unfortunately they seem to not offer any other type of...
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    Assistive Technology Vendors highlighted

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    A recent Seattle Times article highlights some of Microsoft's Assistive Technology vendor program members. I think all of these companies are super cool and on the right track technology wise. I think the mobile platform is one area where AT can help...
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    Vista Speech recognition commands

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    Rob Chambers from the Windows Speech team is creating a comprehensive list of all of the commands that Windows Speech Regognition is listening for. He has a few sections left to document but for the ones already on his blog click the link below. Rob...
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    Coming soon...Smart Hal

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    Dave Williams from one of our partner companies, Dolphin Computer Access, has a Blog where he is counting down to the release of Smart Hal. Smart Hal is a screenreader for Windows Mobile based Smartphones. In his most recent post he talks about why Dolphin...
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    Twittering from CSUN

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    Have you seen Twitter ? I just started with it yesterday but can already tell i'm going to be addicted. You can go to my Twitter page and add yourself as a friend if you want updates from CSUN ( Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference )...
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    Meeting at CSUN...

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    First, Joanie from the Carroll Center replied to my post about contacts here at Microsoft. It looks like we are on the same page when it comes to the need for more transparency around technology. I would also argue that this need goes for the so called...
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