INITIATIVE # 2: Full accessibly of Microsoft OS and other Microsoft products, Apple OS and their products, and Google platforms ACTION PLAN Despite hard work to overcome Microsoft accessibility shortcomings, there is still much to be done for accessibility in their products, including accessibility of Edge, their web browser, the default mail client, PDF access, native apps, and mobile to desktop platform integration. Work also needs to be done to promote a more usable and intuitive design in Microsoft products to make their platform more useful and accessible to screen readers. Although Apple and Google have taken a lead in accessibility of their products, continued conversations and feedback should be provided so that their accessibility continues to be a priority. Follow up with Microsoft on previous meetings and proposals to get firmer work plan and financial commitments from them Work with Microsoft to influence their vision to include accessibility as a priority Maintain conversations with Apple and Google on continued accessibility of their products. STATUS: INITIATIVE # 3: Access to consumer and household goods and services ACTION PLAN Establish a working group to study the issues related to access to consumer and household goods and services. Items to be considered are issues related to touch screens and menus on household appliances, service kiosks, braille and tactile labeling of products (including pharmaceuticals) and access to medical devices (such as glucometers) Establish a working group to develop a plan of action by the end of 2017
INITIATIVE # 2: Full accessibly of Microsoft OS and other Microsoft products, Apple OS and their products, and Google platforms ACTION PLAN Despite hard work to overcome Microsoft accessibility shortcomings, there is still much to be done for accessibility in their products, including accessibility of Edge, their web browser, the default mail client, PDF access, native apps, and mobile to desktop platform integration. Work also needs to be done to promote a more usable and intuitive design in Microsoft products to make their platform more useful and accessible to screen readers. Although Apple and Google have taken a lead in accessibility of their products, continued conversations and feedback should be provided so that their accessibility continues to be a priority. Follow up with Microsoft on previous meetings and proposals to get firmer work plan and financial commitments from them Work with Microsoft to influence their vision to include accessibility as a priority Maintain conversations with Apple and Google on continued accessibility of their products. STATUS: INITIATIVE # 3: Access to consumer and household goods and services ACTION PLAN Establish a working group to study the issues related to access to consumer and household goods and services. Items to be considered are issues related to touch screens and menus on household appliances, service kiosks, braille and tactile labeling of products (including pharmaceuticals) and access to medical devices (such as glucometers) Establish a working group to develop a plan of action by the end of 2017
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