[Elecraft] New products

[Bill Frantz]

An idea just off the top of my head: Put a physical grid over 
the touch screen so the blind OP can find the buttons. A grid of 
2mm x 2mm bars separated into 15-20mm areas might work well. 
Have the radio speak the status of the button when it is 
pressed. If you have two-level press sensitivity, like the new 
Apple MacBooks, then you can use one level as a request to 
report the status and the other as a request to change the 
status (press the button). Rectangular areas could be used as 
sliders for adjustments etc. (Note that for blind usage, you 
don't need a screen. A touch pad alone will do.

One of the great things about amateur radio is that people with 
significant handicaps can still play. One of the board members 
of my club is blind. Other members bring him to meetings, and it 
is always nice to hear his voice on the air. People who can't 
hear can still be expert digital operators. etc.

Elecraft is to be applauded for their commitment to accessibility.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 6/5/16 at 12:37 PM, donwilh at embarqmail.com (Don Wilhelm) wrote:

>Please tell us how a touchscreen interface can enhance usability for blind operators.
>Elecraft has made a commitment for such usability for all their 
>radios with those blind operators particularly in mind.
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