hi Mujtaba, I was speaking about Zomato. recently, it has become accessible. I am not sure of Swiggi though. once it was veri accessible and when the accessibility broke with update, I stopped using it.
On Sun, May 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM Mujtaba Merchant <[email protected]> wrote: > Can you confirm if the application is accessible on IOS OR android. Swiggy > has not made their application accessible on IOS yet. I am given to > understand that they have already been served a legal notice thanks to > Mission Accessibility and the CCPD. Thank you very much 🤗 > > Sincerely, > > > > *Mujtaba Merchant* > > Bangalore | INDIA > > Sent from my iPhone ® > *Help support my causes:* NVDA > <https://www.nvaccess.org/support-us/#donation-support> | Billion Strong > <https://www.billion-strong.org/donate-today/> | EyeWay > <http://eyeway.org.in/?q=donate-0> > > > On 18 May 2025, at 10:42 PM, anirudh rao <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > yes. > I checked Zomato recently and it is fairly accessible. > I had not checked it when I mailed. > thanks. > > On Sun, May 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM Mission Accessibility < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Check Zomato first. >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On 4 May 2025, at 4:16 PM, anirudh rao <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> Well it has been many days that many of us gave feedback for swiggy and >> zomato to improve the accessibility of their apps and nothing is done by >> their end. >> In my college, there is an app through which we are expected or rather >> compelled to take the attendance of the students. >> the vendors do not even know what the accessibility or screen readers >> mean. >> in India, if something is accessible to the majority, it is taken as >> accessible and perfect. and you have the problem because you are the >> minority who complains. >> welcome not to democracy but to majoritarianism. >> >> On Sun, May 4, 2025 at 10:52 AM Praveen Guru <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> *"Logged Out of Life: When Digital Access Becomes a Daily Battle"* >>> >>> By Praveen Kumar G. >>> >>> >>> >>> The recent Supreme Court of India’s landmark order directing the >>> government to ensure digital KYC accessibility for visually impaired >>> persons is undoubtedly a welcome and long-overdue move. The Court >>> recognized that equal access to digital services is a fundamental right, >>> and that denial of such access violates Articles 15, 19 and 21 of the >>> Constitution. This order comes in response to a petition highlighting the >>> inaccessibility of key online platforms, especially those related to public >>> service delivery. >>> >>> While the verdict brings a sense of hope, I remain perplexed and >>> worried: how long will it truly take for this order to translate into full, >>> real-world freedom for us to access digital content independently and with >>> dignity? >>> >>> *Everyday Struggles in a Digital World: *For many of us who are blind >>> or visually impaired, each day is a battle with digital content. From >>> scanned images of official documents and PDF forms that are unreadable, to >>> mobile applications that are incompatible with screen readers, the capture >>> images on various portals and other barriers are endless. Most of them have >>> capture image or the mobile apps are not accessible . Many >>> >>> portals such as those for applying for public services are riddled with >>> inaccessible menus, pop-ups, or captcha verification. >>> >>> >>> *False Assumptions and a Culture of Insensitivity: *Unfortunately, we >>> live in a world that is still largely insensitive to the needs of people >>> with disabilities. The prevailing attitude is: “If there’s a screen reader >>> and you’ve been given a digital device, your problem is solved.” But that’s >>> far from the truth. The existence of a screen reader is only one part of >>> the puzzle. What use is a tool if the platforms it’s supposed to interact >>> with are inherently inaccessible? And we still remain “loged out” >>> >>> This insensitivity is also seen in how complaints are often ignored, and >>> how accessibility compliance is treated as a formality, rather than a >>> commitment to human dignity and rights. >>> >>> >>> >>> *Why Digital Access Means Freedom: *In today’s world, digital access is >>> not a luxury—it’s a lifeline. From banking to ordering food, from >>> purchasing groceries to travel bookings, from telemedicine and education to >>> employment and civic participation, the digital realm governs nearly every >>> aspect of our lives. Without equitable access, we are denied the basic >>> freedom to live, learn, work, and connect like anyone else and it often >>> infringes on our privacy as then we have no choice but to seek for sighted >>> assistance to login. >>> >>> >>> >>> *A Ray of Hope, But the Road Ahead is Long: *The Supreme Court's >>> ruling, which mandates that digital services be made compliant with the >>> Guidelines for digital KYC (GIGW) 3.0 and WCAG 2.1 standards, is a crucial >>> step forward. It has also asked for a nodal officer to monitor >>> implementation and directed the creation of an accessibility audit report >>> within a specific time frame. >>> >>> Still, the road ahead is long. Implementation delays, lack of awareness, >>> and limited technical capacity can slow progress. But this ruling gives us >>> legal ground to demand change. “until then we shall continue to remain >>> “logged out of lifeline services and at the mercy of sighted assistance >>> forgoing our privacy and dignity” >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> *sincerely * >>> >>> -- >>> Praveen >>> >>> -- >>> Disclaimer: >>> 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of >>> the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; >>> >>> 2. 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