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Howdy Comrades!
By now, many of you have learned about the problem blind State workers in Texas have encountered when attempting to use new software from Oracle. In an effort to get “a fair and balanced” viewpoint for this story, I checked out the Oracle Accessibility Website and the Luke Kowalski blog. Mr. Kowalski wrote a remarkable post about his work with Google, and I was struck by his passion for what he and Oracle is trying to accomplish for its customers. I did not find, however, any mention about working with Google’s accessibility unit. He sure seemed to cover all the other bases in meeting with Google, but again to be fair, I decided to give Luke Kowalski the chance to respond to my concerns. Consequently, I left the following comment on the Luke Kowalski Blog:
Your close collaboration with Google is very instructive. I am concerned, however, that you leave out any discussion of accessibility to Oracle Products by users dependent on screen reading software such as JAWS or Window Eyes. I read on the Oracle Accessibility site that you have a commitment of providing inclusive products, but I just learned from an associated Press article that Oracle’s software is not accessible by some blind State of Texas workers. Your partner, Google, has found ways to make web searches more accessible through Google Accessible Search. Moreover, Google has made Blogger and other services more accessible by introducing Vocal Captcha for Blind users. Where does Oracle stand with respect to the problem blind people are having here in Texas?
Shortly after posting my comment, I received an email from Luke Kowalski informing me that he is in Manila on business, but that he will address my concerns when he returns to the U. S. tomorrow. Comrades, let’s give Oracle a little time to clear this up. I suspect someone in State Purchasing was not clear about the access needs of blind employees. I expect that Mr. Kowalski will take the bull by the horns and fix this problem immediately. He can get help from his friends at Google should that be necessary.
(To be continued)
Regards,
Chairman Mal: Power to the Peeps!
Afterward: Hey, Hardhead, I mean, Hardball! Didn’t you detect the subtle ironic tone of my post? Jesus Heuristic Christ! I’m sorry Mary Ellen; I’d better apologize to God for that remark. You are a very sweet person, and you were among my most outstanding students. Now that I’m aware of your blog, I can visit it whenever I miss church. Ha!
With respect to the Oracle matter, it seems the Respondent did not respond to my post on the Oracle website As Dr. Phil would doubtless say, “I’m stupefied!” Is that too subtle for you, Hardboil? Critics . . .
By now, many of you have learned about the problem blind State workers in Texas have encountered when attempting to use new software from Oracle. In an effort to get “a fair and balanced” viewpoint for this story, I checked out the Oracle Accessibility Website and the Luke Kowalski blog. Mr. Kowalski wrote a remarkable post about his work with Google, and I was struck by his passion for what he and Oracle is trying to accomplish for its customers. I did not find, however, any mention about working with Google’s accessibility unit. He sure seemed to cover all the other bases in meeting with Google, but again to be fair, I decided to give Luke Kowalski the chance to respond to my concerns. Consequently, I left the following comment on the Luke Kowalski Blog:
Your close collaboration with Google is very instructive. I am concerned, however, that you leave out any discussion of accessibility to Oracle Products by users dependent on screen reading software such as JAWS or Window Eyes. I read on the Oracle Accessibility site that you have a commitment of providing inclusive products, but I just learned from an associated Press article that Oracle’s software is not accessible by some blind State of Texas workers. Your partner, Google, has found ways to make web searches more accessible through Google Accessible Search. Moreover, Google has made Blogger and other services more accessible by introducing Vocal Captcha for Blind users. Where does Oracle stand with respect to the problem blind people are having here in Texas?
Shortly after posting my comment, I received an email from Luke Kowalski informing me that he is in Manila on business, but that he will address my concerns when he returns to the U. S. tomorrow. Comrades, let’s give Oracle a little time to clear this up. I suspect someone in State Purchasing was not clear about the access needs of blind employees. I expect that Mr. Kowalski will take the bull by the horns and fix this problem immediately. He can get help from his friends at Google should that be necessary.
(To be continued)
Regards,
Chairman Mal: Power to the Peeps!
Afterward: Hey, Hardhead, I mean, Hardball! Didn’t you detect the subtle ironic tone of my post? Jesus Heuristic Christ! I’m sorry Mary Ellen; I’d better apologize to God for that remark. You are a very sweet person, and you were among my most outstanding students. Now that I’m aware of your blog, I can visit it whenever I miss church. Ha!
With respect to the Oracle matter, it seems the Respondent did not respond to my post on the Oracle website As Dr. Phil would doubtless say, “I’m stupefied!” Is that too subtle for you, Hardboil? Critics . . .
posted by Chairman Mal at
9:53 AM
3 Comments:
I like the way your write, but I think you are being too soft on Oracle.
Hello Malcolm. I enjoy your blog.
Hello Malcolm. I hope you are recieving my comment. I think i have the new blogger and you have the old one. You can switch though if you wanted to. I hope you are well. I am awake now if you wanted to email smiles.
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