Ask HN: Blind folks, Would you prefer a CLI app over a web app?
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MUD/telnet-based MMO’s are very popular with the visually impaired https://mud.fandom.com/wiki/Aardwolf
> Aardwolf has a very strong visually impaired following.
I know there was a survey at some time that showed surprisingly large number of players are VI but I can’t seem to find that now
> Aardwolf has a very strong visually impaired following.
I know there was a survey at some time that showed surprisingly large number of players are VI but I can’t seem to find that now
Very interesting and Awesome! thank you.
I assume the client (Mush Client) have screen reading plugins?
I assume the client (Mush Client) have screen reading plugins?
> Considering there have been decades of investment in console screen readers
Do you have sources/research to substantiate this claim?
Do you have sources/research to substantiate this claim?
I'm disabled but not visually disabled, So these are not source of truth. My earlier limited research showed several console specific screen reading tools and braille display support[1] [2].
[1] https://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/EmacSpeak
[2] https://blends.debian.org/accessibility/tasks/console
[1] https://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/EmacSpeak
[2] https://blends.debian.org/accessibility/tasks/console
Has anyone explored the accessibility benefits or lack there of in creating a ssh app instead of a web app ?
Especially serving those with visual disability, Considering there have been decades of investment in console screen readers would an CLI app be more beneficial than a text focused web app?
I've seen few blind users on HN, If you are one then would you prefer a CLI app over a web app? Few examples for either case would be much appreciated.