Hi folks, I wish people would do a little research before posting what I think is misinformation about an app. IN this case, I am referring to Pandora. First, the subject lines seems to indicate that the app's most recent update made Pandora inaccessible, when this is not true. In fact, when I opened the app on my phone, I was able to see song lyrics, the album name and so forth which is very helpful. The only change I noticed is in the station name tab, one has to have hints enabled in VoiceOver to hear the station name. It was a little off-putting at first, but I usually have hints on so it's not a big deal. As for the email response that was posted from a discussion thread on Applevis, I hope it is not from a Pandora representative, but if it is, the company should take disciplinary action against the employee. If you do a little research on Pandora's web site by first clicking on the press room link, you will find a list of top company executives. Why not send a note just to make them aware of the response that appears to have come from Pandora concerning an accessibility inquiry.
-----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Blind Treasures Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2014 6:18 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Pandora Response to accessibility I know this is a little off topic but thought people using Pandora should hear what type of people they are supporting. Find below the response that a blind person received from Pandora when asking if they could make their app more accessible. Atrocious! I have removed Pandora from my Iphone and will never use it again! *** From: Visually Impaired Computer Users' Group List [mailto:vicu...@listserv.icors.org] On Behalf Of Terrie Arnold Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2014 10:34 AM To: vicu...@listserv.icors.org Subject: [VICUG-L] Fwd: [BlindTech] Pandora Begin forwarded message: From: Crystal Bell via BlindTech <blindt...@emissives.com> Date: June 14, 2014 at 8:58:07 AM CDT To: <blindt...@emissives.com> Subject: [BlindTech] Pandora Reply-To: Crystal Bell <cminner1...@gmail.com>, A list for technology <blindt...@emissives.com> These guys have sunk to an all new low. This was taken from a friend of mines facebook. This was a reply from Pandora tech support to a blind user. I happen to know that the original message that was sent enquiring about the latest accessibility issues in the Pandora IOS app were not insulting in any way. So, this reply is totally unacceptable. I no longer have Pandora, and will never recommend it to anyone, blind or sighted. The reply follows. Yeah yeah, we know we know. You're not the first blind dude who's written us. rest totally assure we're aware of the problem. We can't tell you when or if this problem will be fixed. The truth is, we really don't support blind people. Perhaps you should go find another app that is more let speech hold your hand while you cross the street friendly. Maybe our app is too hard for you non-seeing beings. Just shows what a disaster it is to be born blind, hum? Anyway, tell your little friends to stop writing us, ok? We'll get to it when we get to it. Warren | Pandora Listener Advocate PANDORAR internet radio You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the blindtech e-mail discussion list. To unsubscribe, or edit list settings, visit: http://www.emissives.com/mailman/options/blindtech_emissives.com ________________________________________ Leave list: vicug-l-unsubscribe-requ...@listserv.icors.org VICUG-L is archived on the World Wide Web at http://listserv.i cors.or g/archives/vicug-l.html Send questions on list operation to vicug-l-requ...@listserv.icors.org -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
