I was wondering if some of you have Discord and if there's a specific server for visually impaired.
funkymollusk5 points4y ago
Their accessibility seems pretty lackluster. They also use the Electron framework for the desktop apps so that’s kind of a no go for screen readers.
FiverNZen3 points4y ago
I haven’t had much luck as far as accessibility goes. I feel like we’re better off on teamtalk, if anyone even uses that anymore besides me haha. It’s not the same but it works.
here's the link to join the server if anyone's interested
the9thpawn_1 points4y ago
They don’t have the ability to make text bigger on mobile so I have to screenshot everything and zoom in.
PNWGregL1 points4y ago
Um, the link to join the server doesn't seem to work. I've got the account setup at this point and just need a server to connect to. According to my client, I'm Sasquatch#9196 on Discord. Wonder if this will work or not? Seems accessibility is slightly better with JAWS then NVDA, at least on my system.
Snesley [OP]1 points4y ago
I think this invite should work for the next 24 hours: https://discord.gg/N4wEsm
PNWGregL1 points4y ago
I'm willing to give it a go... have the desktop client installed on my laptop. I also took a peek at the iOS client but think it's not accessible enough yet to be useful. I'm so used to other blind people wanting to use either TeamTalk or \*shudders\* Skype for voice chat and I'm honestly ready to try something fresh.
hariztek1 points4y ago
You reckon we create one?
Snesley [OP]1 points4y ago
Since posting this I've learned the developers haven't spend much time to make Discord accessible, sadly. I would be happy to join such a server though.
hariztek1 points4y ago
ok I've posted the link feel free to join in
hariztek1 points4y ago
okay then ill create one and post it here
ENTJ3511 points4y ago
I believe I am entj351 over there.. The ios app isn’t very accessible so no, I don’t have it not really on there. Not a big fan. But I do have an account. I prefer other means.
Servers just didn’t worked out last time I tried also chats were very difficult and the call thing was even more so.
KaiDoesStuff1 points4y ago
I'd be up to chat through Discord. No real servers yet, since the accessibility thing is a big drawback. Most use IRC.
Snesley [OP]1 points4y ago
My username on Discord is Snesley#6631, feel free to add me.
KaiDoesStuff1 points4y ago
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ladymunch1 points4y ago
I haven't even bothered getting that app because of people on here talking about how bad accessibility is. I hardly ever use a PC anymore so that's a nogo. I do have a server I'd like to check out though so I hope they the devs fix this.
ChupacabraGatherer1 points4y ago
The desktop client on PC is mostly usable once you figure out all the quirks but it took me a while to get it working. I have not heard of a server for the blind though. Its probably more effort than most are willing to put in to it.
CosmicBunny971 points4y ago
Following! I have Discord. Unfortunately the iOS App isn’t accessible with VoiceOver in regards to servers. I have no idea how to contact the decs, though, since it’s accessible with Android.
Snesley [OP]1 points4y ago
Would you like to chat some time? My username on Discord is Snesley#6631.
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