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What’s the best way to use Reddit (self.Blind)
submitted by rp-turtle
To the blind users, what is the best way for you to use Reddit?
Jaws in a browser on windows.
Voice over in a browser on Mac.
Mobile (using either The mobile browser or the app).
I am new to Reddit and find that the app on iOS with voiceover is a horrible mess of untagged buttons. I’m looking for a better method of using Reddit. Thanks
Jaws in a browser on windows.
Voice over in a browser on Mac.
Mobile (using either The mobile browser or the app).
I am new to Reddit and find that the app on iOS with voiceover is a horrible mess of untagged buttons. I’m looking for a better method of using Reddit. Thanks
guitarandbooks 3 points 3y ago
Old reddit is great on Windows and Mac! The new/current version of the Reddit site is awful in terms of screen reader accessibility for me at least. On the iPhone, the official Reddit app is a mess but bacon reader and apollo are quite useable. I'm interested in this Dystopia app and I wonder when it'll be out of bayta...
rp-turtle [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Oh okay I see. Thanks for your reply. I have been using BaconReader for two days now and it seems pretty good. I’ll still check out Apollo too though.
CloudyBeep 3 points 3y ago
I use r/dystopiaforreddit.
rp-turtle [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Thanks for the tip. If you’re a blind user, which of the methods mentioned above do you use to access Reddit?
CloudyBeep 2 points 3y ago
I just told you how I access Reddit—using the Dystopia app.
rp-turtle [OP] 2 points 3y ago
I have no clue what that means but thanks.
CloudyBeep 4 points 3y ago
Here's some information and a link to download it. https://www.applevis.com/forum/i-made-fully-accessible-reddit-app-ios-its-free-ad-less-and-i-need-beta-testers
CloudyBeep 4 points 3y ago
There is an iOS app currently in beta called Dystopia. It is designed to be accessible with VoiceOver. If you go to r/dystopiaforreddit, you can learn about the app and find the link to download it.
BlueRock956 3 points 3y ago
More information was provided already, but I wanted to comment that Dystopia is not in the app store yet. You need to download an app called Test Flight so that you may be able to load the program as an aplication on your iPhone. It's quite accessible.
BlindsightBlue 2 points 3y ago
If you have an iPhone, I use the app Apollo for Reddit. It’s great and after mentioning some accessibility concerns to the creator, he implemented more features for voiceover. I would definitely check it out, it’s the best Reddit experience on mobile.
devinprater 1 points 3y ago
How does Apollo compare with Dystopia?
BlindsightBlue 1 points 3y ago
I actually haven’t tested out Dystopia. I just enjoy Apollo a lot so I never felt the need to test a different app.
devinprater 1 points 3y ago
I'll try Appolo then, and see how it compares. Great endoursement though, if Appolo is so good that even a blindness specific app doesn't get you away from it. Thanks. :)
rp-turtle [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Yes, I use an iPhone. Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll check it out!
Marconius 2 points 3y ago
Use $1 The developers have been very receptive to accessibility feedback and it's the most VoiceOver friendly iOS reddit app out there. I only use that now and rarely if ever go to the main reddit site on my Macbook Pro.
Edit: Added App Store link to BaconReader.
Edit: Added App Store link to BaconReader.
rp-turtle [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Thanks! I appreciate the comment.
autistictechgirl1990 2 points 3y ago
I use Dystopia on the iPhone I don’t really like the layout on desktop I don’t know of any accessible clients for desktop
rp-turtle [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Awesome, thank you!
322lancer 1 points 3y ago
Old.reddit.com
rp-turtle [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Thanks for your reply.
BenandGracie 1 points 3y ago
I use BaconReader on the iPhone.
rp-turtle [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Thanks for your reply. Is that a third party app like dystopia?
BenandGracie 1 points 3y ago
Yes. You can get it from the App Store.
rp-turtle [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Okay, thank you!
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