I did not call them about the site. I had some questions about a product.
-Original Message-
From: rosecomb...@cox.net
Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2018 12:48 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com and screen readers
If I actually have to call Amazon
ry helpful
with the return.
-Original Message-
From: rosecomb...@cox.net
Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2018 11:48 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com and screen readers
If I actually have to call Amazon it isn't accessible. I feel that way
about an
ation, but at
least they eventually fixed the problem with purchasing single edition
newspapers.
-Original Message-
From: rosecomb...@cox.net
Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2018 11:48 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com and screen readers
If I act
-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 12:17 PM
To: JFW List
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com and screen readers
I found this to be quite interesting and helpful. The Amazon web site
detects if you are using jaws, probably other s
I found this to be quite interesting and helpful. The Amazon web site
detects if you are using jaws, probably other screen readers as well. Anyway
when it detects jaws a screen overlay is also displayed giving phone number
contact information for people with disabilities.
The other day I needed
od respectively.
In all, you need a bit of patience, but the site itself is highly
accessible.
Steve
Lansing, MI
- Original Message -
From: "Gene Warner"
To: "JAWS Users"
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 5:28 PM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
> Hi everyone!
>
erent payment method respectively.
In all, you need a bit of patience, but the site itself is highly
accessible.
Steve
Lansing, MI
- Original Message -
From: "Gene Warner"
To: "JAWS Users"
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 5:28 PM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
Hi
Message-
From: Adrian Spratt
Sent: Monday, January 9, 2017 9:45 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
Gene, I'm sincerely sorry for bringing this about. We are strangers
communicating via impersonal, easily misconstrued email. I have two
concerns
JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf
Of Gene Warner
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2017 8:38 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
So because you aren't having any problems, that I am and that I've gone so far
as to d
l Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf
Of Gene Warner
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 9:19 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
First of all, I use Internet Explorer, I tried firefox once, but found that
JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Gene Warner
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 18:19
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
First of all, I use Internet Explorer, I tried firefox once, but found that
it introduced its own prob
cally different
experiences with the same web site.
Dave
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer
- Original Message -
From: "Adrian Spratt"
To:
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 19:24
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
I don't understand how this responds to wha
e you can ultimately find a
solution.
Dave
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer
- Original Message -
From: "Gene Warner"
To:
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 18:23
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
I beg your pardon, I fervently hope they wise up and ma
...Judywell because I don't like the accessible page, personally. Each
to their own.
Dave
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer
- Original Message -
From: "Judy"
To:
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 18:15
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
Wh
com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
First of all, I use Internet Explorer, I tried firefox once, but found that it
introduced its own problems, so I went back to IE.
One common problem is buttons with no meaningful labels, just "button"
or "submit query". When there's
...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf
Of Gene Warner
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 9:19 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
First of all, I use Internet Explorer, I tried firefox once, but found that it
introduced its own problems, so I went back to IE.
One common
did, too.
It isn't the only problem I've alerted them to that they've addressed.
>
> So, where are you finding problems?
>
> -Original Message-
> From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com]
> On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt
> Sent: Sun
accessible page -- I
use the mainstream page.
Dave
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer
- Original Message -
From: "Adrian Spratt"
To:
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 16:17
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
I want to explain. First, I don't use Am
n't the
only problem I've alerted them to that they've addressed.
So, where are you finding problems?
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf
Of Adrian Spratt
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 6:49 PM
To: jaws-use
jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Dave
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 8:07 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
Yes, let's hope that Amazon never changes their user interface. It's a very
nice one for using JAWS. And I also do not use their acces
ian Spratt"
To:
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 16:17
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
I want to explain. First, I don't use Amazon's accessible page. I agree with
you on that. I also realize the regular Amazon page is dense, which is
because it's packed with information.
7;ve addressed.
So, where are you finding problems?
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf
Of Adrian Spratt
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 6:49 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
Amazo
Amazon is exceptionally accessible. What specific problems do you experience?
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf
Of Gene Warner
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 5:29 PM
To: JAWS Users
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
Hi
Hello,
What kinds of issues are you having? I shop with Amazon all the time with out
any real difficulties. The only issues I have really had are with leaving
reviews. I did just about all of my holiday shopping here. I use JAWS18 with
either the latest version of Firefox or Google Chrome.
Rega
Hi everyone!
Does anyone else here shop at amazon.com? I am frequently presented with
accessibility challenges on their main site and often find that their
supposedly screen reader optimized site suffers from the same
accessibility challenges, making it hardly worth bothering with.
I'm askin
-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Pinky
Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2015 12:29 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
Hi,
Can you explain to me what exactly what research it in
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of DGH
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 9:24 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
I sure hope they don't drop it. I use the A
-users.com] On
Behalf Of DGH
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 9:24 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
I sure hope they don't drop it. I use the Amazon research it several
times a week and never have a problem. It's conv
Hi,
Just tried it on a win 10 system and same thing.
Matthew
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Greg Washington
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 7:33 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users
hi:
unfortunately, it still doesn't work for me.
howard wolcott
--
From: "Dave Carlson"
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 10:24 AM
To:
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
Greg,
Yes, that's w
ssage-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Gerald Levy
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 8:35 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
Could someone explain the advantages of using the Am
eg Washington"
To:
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 06:50 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
Gerald,
It's just a personal preference in my case. When I am looking for a
particular product on Amazon I like the uncluttered simple interface of
research it. It wi
bject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
Greg,
Working again today, so it was indeed a temporary change in the Amazon.com
API.
Dave Carlson
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer
- Original Message -
From: "Greg Washington"
To:
Sent: Fr
Greg,
Working again today, so it was indeed a temporary change in the Amazon.com
API.
Dave Carlson
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer
- Original Message -
From: "Greg Washington"
To:
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 06:20 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]
users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Gerald Levy
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 8:35 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
Could someone explain the advantages of using the Amazon.com option in
Research It versus visi
: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
well, to tell you the truth, when it first came out, i tried it and
didn't find it something i would use so i stopped using it and that's
why i said that. end of story and sorry to have offend anyone.
everybody has their own way of do
un...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Shane Hecker
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 9:31 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
I reported the amazon issue to FS a while back. There is a work around for
it. But first, let me explain
JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Dave Carlson
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 2:11 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
Kurt,
Good point.
Dave Carlson
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musici
@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
Kurt,
Good point.
Dave Carlson
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer
- Original Message -
From: "Kurt Miller"
To:
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 09:53 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]
Kurt,
Good point.
Dave Carlson
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer
- Original Message -
From: "Kurt Miller"
To:
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 09:53 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
If you never used it, then how d
-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
researchit should be scrapped and removed from jaws. its a real piece of
sh*t as far as i'm conserned, lol! never used it and never will.
Legend has it that on Thursday 9/17/2015 07:17 PM, Alan Robbins
o that Research It can no longer get the information.
Dave Carlson
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer
- Original Message -
From: "Alan Robbins"
To:
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 05:17 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
G
I reported the amazon issue to FS a while back. There is a work around
for it. But first, let me explain what causes this, at least what caused
the problems for me and how to fix it.
When you use the screen reader optimized version of amazon.com, I
believe it puts a cookie on your computer. The
Thanks. I hope so.
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Dave Carlson
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 8:36 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
Greg,
I&#
Dave Carlson
Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer
- Original Message -
From: "Greg Washington"
To:
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 04:33 PM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
The Amazon product search item in research it is no
Same here.
Ward
On 9/17/2015 6:33 PM, Greg Washington wrote:
The Amazon product search item in research it is not working on my Windows 7
computer using latest Jaws 16 with IE as my default browser. When I search
for items that as recently as yesterday returned the usual 5 items now Jaws
repor
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 05:17 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
Greg,
I have been having this issue sporadically for some time
now. I simply gave up on it and just go straight to the
amazon site and search from there.
Also, just tried with the
Thanks.
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Kurt Miller
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 7:22 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
I just tried mine and it
To each their own
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of ratshtron
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 7:32 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
researchit
-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
Greg,
I have been having this issue sporadically for some time
now. I simply gave up on it and just go straight to the
amazon site and search from there.
Also, just tried with the JAWS 17 beta, no go.
Bes
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 7:33 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
The Amazon product search item in research it is not working
on my Windows 7 computer using latest Jaws 16 with IE as my
default browser. When I search for items
-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
Greg,
I have been having this issue sporadically for some time now. I simply gave
up on it and just go straight to the amazon site and search from there.
Also, just tried with the JAWS 17 beta, no go.
Best,
Al
-Original
-users.com] On Behalf Of
Greg Washington
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 7:33 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com not working in research it
The Amazon product search item in research it is not working
on my Windows 7 computer using latest Jaws 16 with IE as my
The Amazon product search item in research it is not working on my Windows 7
computer using latest Jaws 16 with IE as my default browser. When I search
for items that as recently as yesterday returned the usual 5 items now Jaws
reports there is nothing to display. I get the message "press escape
Worked like a charm. Surely beats the regular amazon.com site.
Thanks. Neil
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of valiant8086
Sent: Friday, May 08, 2015 6:58 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com/access on desktop
Hi Neal,
I went to:
www.amazon.com/access
& this is what the address bar reads,
http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=mw_access
The above URL is also what is in the desktop shortcut properties. I tried
changing the URL in th
rmation.
Take care.
Mike
This email was sent from my, iGoDodgersBarstool.
- Original Message -
From: Neil Towery
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Sent: Friday, May 08, 2015 3:18 PM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com/access on desktop
Hello Folks:
Wow, y'all know a bunch. Most of i
Hi.
Sure, find the amazon.com shortcut you placed on the desktop. Press
alt+enter while focused on the shortcut. You should be asked an edit box
that says something along the lines of "target" or perhaps "type the
location you want this shortcut to point to". Type into this box
(replacing the
Hello Folks:
Wow, y'all know a bunch. Most of it is over my head. But, I do have a
question.
I followed the instructions to put google.com on the desktop. Cool.
Amazon.com/access is good for screen readers, because it eliminates many
links. So, I followed the same method used to put google o
Sorry about this. Open a old message
- Original Message -
From: "RJ"
To:
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 12:20
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
www.amazon.com/access Than use the search to find what you are looking
for. Add to cart and follow the prompts.
RJ
www.amazon.com/access Than use the search to find what you are looking for.
Add to cart and follow the prompts.
RJ
- Original Message -
From: "Victoria Vaughan"
To:
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 11:14
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
Has anyone on this list found any
It was a Stouffer veal parmigiana witih a veggie. Certainly not worth 19
bucks but still a good story. I keep wondering what the Gristede Brothers
clerk must have been thinking, packing and sending such a thing to Illinois!
I'm laughing again. marilyn
Visit the JAWS Users List home page at
Hi
So what was for dinner was it any good? Laughing
Graham
- Original Message -
From: "Marilyn Walker"
To:
Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 3:21 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
Don and Joe make very good points. I only suggested that someone try the
access page
Don and Joe make very good points. I only suggested that someone try the
access page on amazon if they knew what they wanted or were having no luck
with the full pages. One thing I would suggest is that people be careful
using the one click ordering feature wherein you set up your address and
I wish Amazon would use heading tags
to make it easier yet.
Don Marang
- Original Message -
From: "jo luland"
To:
Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 12:24 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
I definitely agree. In addition, several times, I was unable to check out
on the
m: "Thomas Sagar"
To:
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 6:02 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
There are a couple of things I do not like about Amazon's accessible site,
though. There is no log out button that I can find. Also, you seem to
not get the more detailed informati
Tom, I agree, but I usually know exactly what I want--brand, etc. so I
appreciate getting to it quickly. I do give amazon credit for trying to
help, though. As an aside, I wish jcpenney had as good a site. marilyn
Visit the JAWS Users List home page at:
http://www.jaws-users.com
Visit the B
a lot of good
info. Anybody else agree?
Tom
- Original Message -
From: "Victoria Vaughan"
To:
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 10:16 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
No, I didn't know about it. I'll give it a try. Thanks very much!
Vicky
- Original Mess
Thank you Marilyn! I will try that soon. iTunes is good for getting music,
but I would like to have more choices.
Vicky
- Original Message -
From: "Marilyn Walker"
To:
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
Victoria, you'
No, I didn't know about it. I'll give it a try. Thanks very much!
Vicky
- Original Message -
From: "Baracco, Andrew W"
To:
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 1:03 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
have you tried their screen reader friendly site, www.ama
Victoria, you're correct that the Amazon site that everyone uses is
difficult in that it is so cluttered that it takes ages to find what you
really want. There is, however, a version that is blind friendly and even
sighted people like it. Go to www.amazon.com/access for this easily
navigated
"
To:
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 11:17 AM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
I have had similar problems with Amazon and have switched to Barnes and Noble.
Their site is a little less cluttered and it seems easier to check out without
inadvertently buying something you
didn&#x
Thursday, March 26, 2009 12:10 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
They're not alone in that regard. BUY.COM does the same thing, and you
have to be careful to find the right buttons for checkout, place order,
etc. or you may end up with a subscription to a magazine, credit card,
or ot
ourse.
Andy
-Original Message-
From: jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Maria
Campbell
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 8:42 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
I just purchased a book on A
When I want to use the Amazon website I type the following
www.amozon.com/access
and I can browse or place an order.
- Original Message -
From: Victoria Vaughan
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 11:14 AM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
Has
-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
Has anyone on this list found any tricks to make Amazon.com any more
user friendly? I find it very difficult.
I am using JAWS 10, XP professional service Pac 3 and Internet 7.
Thanks for any suggestions!
Vicky
Visit the JAWS Users List home page at:
http
f God enfolds us.
The power of God protects us.
The presence of God watches over us.
Wherever we are, God is, and all is well.'
- Original Message -
From: "Victoria Vaughan"
To:
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 11:14 AM
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Amazon.com
Has anyone on this list
Has anyone on this list found any tricks to make Amazon.com any more user
friendly? I find it very difficult.
I am using JAWS 10, XP professional service Pac 3 and Internet 7.
Thanks for any suggestions!
Vicky
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