Re: Microsoft Teams
Quick update on myself. Checked the archives here. The App I thought of for WinEyes, was for a platform named: TeamTalk. Unless that would be what now is MS Teams, there would be no help in the app. I got it here, so if you want to give it a try, of course I could have send it to you. Sorry for the mixed memory of mine. Why don't people come up with more individual names for their software, we would have an easier job, not exchanging the one for the other. Smiles. Zoom.us , and that is what I am using. It is all accesssible with WinEyes, though certain messages, like when someone raises their hand or enters and leaves the meeting, are not automatically spoken. To that end, NVDA is more informative. Be glad they did not attempt Skype, as that proved useless in practical terms, with screen readers, when I tried it in the spring. Like someone else suggested, if you don't find WinEyes too cooperative in your meeting room, give NVDA - or even Narrator - a try. After all, depending on the nature of the meeting, you might not be all that relying on all the features of the meeting software, as you might be more busied in listening or participating in the meeting itself. As a sidenote, if you have a mobile device - Apple or Android - the mobil version of a given meeting software, might be more accessible. At least, the development on those platforms are more contigious, and hence what does not work, might be drawn to the developer's attention. Just by memro, I do wonder if there was ever made a script for Teams, but that is all by a vague memory. Additionally, even if so, that would be such many versions ago, that it might not even apply today. I'll browse my collection here, and see if there was any such thing, and let you know. Lastly, do they insist on using Teams, ask them if there are available a list of hotkeys, to control the software. Or, simply search the net for a term like: MS Teams Hotkeys List , or, MS Teams accessibility for visually impaired . These searches might help you out even more. If you want to know, to what extent NVDA works with the Teams software, try raising a question on the NVDA mailing list. My guess is, there will be users who long time have been facing the issue of yours, and might have good workarounds. On 12/12/2020 10:12 PM, Debra Hill via Talk wrote: Hi, My work group is to start having meeting using Microsoft Teams. In reading on it, it seems it is not accessible with WE. Does anyone on the list know of a web site which offers tutorials or knows more about Teams? Thanks for any suggestions! Have a blessed day! Deborah ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/trailerdavid%40hotmail.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com . ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/trailerdavid%40hotmail.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
Re: Microsoft Teams
Debra, I am in a group, where we had to go electronically recent days. I never tested MS Teams, so afraid I cannot be of much help. Yet, if your workgroup is not totally stuck with that provider, perhaps you could suggest for them to rather move to a service that is called Zoom. You find it at: Zoom.us , and that is what I am using. It is all accesssible with WinEyes, though certain messages, like when someone raises their hand or enters and leaves the meeting, are not automatically spoken. To that end, NVDA is more informative. Be glad they did not attempt Skype, as that proved useless in practical terms, with screen readers, when I tried it in the spring. Like someone else suggested, if you don't find WinEyes too cooperative in your meeting room, give NVDA - or even Narrator - a try. After all, depending on the nature of the meeting, you might not be all that relying on all the features of the meeting software, as you might be more busied in listening or participating in the meeting itself. As a sidenote, if you have a mobile device - Apple or Android - the mobil version of a given meeting software, might be more accessible. At least, the development on those platforms are more contigious, and hence what does not work, might be drawn to the developer's attention. Just by memro, I do wonder if there was ever made a script for Teams, but that is all by a vague memory. Additionally, even if so, that would be such many versions ago, that it might not even apply today. I'll browse my collection here, and see if there was any such thing, and let you know. Lastly, do they insist on using Teams, ask them if there are available a list of hotkeys, to control the software. Or, simply search the net for a term like: MS Teams Hotkeys List , or, MS Teams accessibility for visually impaired . These searches might help you out even more. If you want to know, to what extent NVDA works with the Teams software, try raising a question on the NVDA mailing list. My guess is, there will be users who long time have been facing the issue of yours, and might have good workarounds. On 12/12/2020 10:12 PM, Debra Hill via Talk wrote: Hi, My work group is to start having meeting using Microsoft Teams. In reading on it, it seems it is not accessible with WE. Does anyone on the list know of a web site which offers tutorials or knows more about Teams? Thanks for any suggestions! Have a blessed day! Deborah ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/trailerdavid%40hotmail.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com . ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
RE: Microsoft Teams
Debra,
I was a Window-Eyes user for many, many years and am therefore still on this
list. I am not using Window-Eyes now, so I can't say how accessible Teams is
with Window-/Eyes, although I would be surprised if it was not at least
somewhat useable. If there is a newer technology being used that Window-Eyes
doesn't capture, you can probably do all right with NVDA. However, here is
some information I stored from somewhere else about Teams that you might find
useful.
1.To mute yourself, use Ctrl + Shift + M.
2.To send or read instant messages, go to the Chat Tab using Ctrl +
2.
3.Additional Teams Resources
* Accessibility support for Microsoft
Teams<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.office.com%2Fen-us%2Farticle%2Faccessibility-support-for-microsoft-teams-d12ee53f-d15f-445e-be8d-f0ba2c5ee68f=02%7C01%7C%7C2dca1f8605074458d3e708d7a66ee0ba%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637160867449089654=erEWMtzf%2FHWk3zpg8rHAoCyZezYxzzXzgQaXLjmKdyk%3D=0>
* Quick Start Guide: Moving from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams
for people using a screen
reader<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.office.com%2Fen-us%2Farticle%2Fquick-start-guide-moving-from-skype-for-business-to-microsoft-teams-for-people-using-a-screen-reader-c065927a-3c43-4a09-9ad3-d5ecf0c0f8a0%23picktab%3Dwindows=02%7C01%7C%7C2dca1f8605074458d3e708d7a66ee0ba%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637160867449099659=SnwDrL9aSqs6lhoLd%2BDVdCMDjwGzBD9a8V%2BcvMgohq8%3D=0>
* Using Microsoft Teams with a Screen Reader: Frequently Asked
Questions<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.office.com%2Fen-us%2Farticle%2Fusing-microsoft-teams-with-a-screen-reader-frequently-asked-questions-41b373b9-975a-438d-bb0d-105048752739=02%7C01%7C%7C2dca1f8605074458d3e708d7a66ee0ba%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637160867449109668=R2LGheNjojcCYsBuucneei99rVNVJp9o1F2u6gxoHsc%3D=0>
* Use a screen reader to explore and navigate Microsoft
Teams<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.office.com%2Fen-us%2Farticle%2Fuse-a-screen-reader-to-explore-and-navigate-microsoft-teams-47614fb0-a583-49f6-84da-6872223e74a0%23picktab%3Dwindows=02%7C01%7C%7C2dca1f8605074458d3e708d7a66ee0ba%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637160867449109668=SGVIOWI3TL4dqnqc3c3GYuBInh3PF%2FEj8ROs%2FqnGGIk%3D=0>
* Keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft
Teams<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.office.com%2Fen-us%2Farticle%2Fkeyboard-shortcuts-for-microsoft-teams-2e8e2a70-e8d8-4a19-949b-4c36dd5292d2%23picktab%3Dwindows=02%7C01%7C%7C2dca1f8605074458d3e708d7a66ee0ba%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637160867449119673=SoAwNILyrPDLIu36xky79rOQIh7lcr2O0ZTLV2IUsMY%3D=0>
* Basic tasks when using a screen reader with Microsoft
Teams<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.office.com%2Fen-us%2Farticle%2Fbasic-tasks-using-a-screen-reader-with-microsoft-teams-538a8741-f21b-4b04-b575-9df70ed4105d%23picktab%3Dwindows=02%7C01%7C%7C2dca1f8605074458d3e708d7a66ee0ba%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637160867449119673=A3oH8%2BaYhi1Q%2B%2BvVZ3Me6ZgJQCb5l0x2oGKeoA9Dt6s%3D=0>
* Use a screen reader to join a meeting in Microsoft
Teams<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.office.com%2Fen-us%2Farticle%2Fuse-a-screen-reader-to-join-a-meeting-in-microsoft-teams-7f176bc8-68a8-4984-b9b3-ae907a8eaa69%23picktab%3Dwindows=02%7C01%7C%7C2dca1f8605074458d3e708d7a66ee0ba%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637160867449129682=hcANEuGHIPFqdtJ8LQP1kL6NL1JY5TB3K7RaO8pXCvw%3D=0>
Teams has a lot of options and it is also somewhat complicated software. There
is a learning curve to using it. However, there are a lot of keyboard
shortcuts, and they may overcome whatever limitations that Window-Eyes may have
with Teams. I hope this is of some help.
Best regards,
Steve Jacobson
-Original Message-
From: Talk On
Behalf Of Debra Hill via Talk
Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2020 3:12 PM
To: talk@lists.window-eyes.com
Cc: Debra Hill
Subject: Microsoft Teams
Hi,
My work group is to start having meeting using Microsoft Teams. In reading
on it, it seems it is not accessible with WE. Does anyone on the list know
of a web site which offers tutorials or knows more about Teams?
Thanks for any suggestions! Have a blessed day!
Deborah
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Microsoft Teams
Hi, My work group is to start having meeting using Microsoft Teams. In reading on it, it seems it is not accessible with WE. Does anyone on the list know of a web site which offers tutorials or knows more about Teams? Thanks for any suggestions! Have a blessed day! Deborah ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
