Accessible Web Hosting

**htmlbasictutor** · 06-26-2009, 12:30 AM

Does anyone know of a web hosting company that provides an accessible backend interface for the visually impaired? e.g. uses a screen reader

SiberForum · 06-26-2009, 01:02 AM

Hi. Could you please specify what is needed? Maybe with some examples you might seen somewhere?

~ServerPoint~ · 06-26-2009, 07:03 AM

Are you talking about KVM on the dedicated server? Sorry but that is quite unclear what you are looking for

**htmlbasictutor** · 06-26-2009, 08:38 AM

If a person is blind, they use a screen reader to read web pages to them.

The interface has to be built so it is screen reader friendly or they have a terrible time getting around the web page.

rumsfo · 06-29-2009, 03:30 AM

Hi!
Do you keep in mind any examples? I assume it would be useful to have a look at them as well

**htmlbasictutor** · 06-29-2009, 08:24 AM

No I have no examples. I'm asking for someone that is looking for such hosting.

A start would be that control panel passes the WAVE accessibility evaluation test.

shakir · 07-01-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by htmlbasictutor

If a person is blind, they use a screen reader to read web pages to them.

The interface has to be built so it is screen reader friendly or they have a terrible time getting around the web page.

Oh first time hearing.. IS any service like this existing... and its possible on host... ME doubted....

SyfonicHosting · 07-31-2009, 09:15 PM

I have never heard of this type of feature being advertised. However, if you contact some major hosting companies, they may be able to meet your needs...

**htmlbasictutor** · 08-04-2009, 08:22 PM

Maybe one of you hosting guys/gals should look into this and offer it.

I'm sure there's a market for it.

SyfonicHosting · 08-04-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by htmlbasictutor

Maybe one of you hosting guys/gals should look into this and offer it.

I'm sure there's a market for it.

I have contacted some of the major hosting companies for you such as HostGator, Yahoo Small Business, etc. and none of them seem to have this feature...

**htmlbasictutor** · 08-04-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SyfonicHosting

I have contacted some of the major hosting companies for you such as HostGator, Yahoo Small Business, etc. and none of them seem to have this feature...

Even more reason one of you guys/gals should offer it.

SyfonicHosting · 08-05-2009, 01:36 AM

I did a bit more research for you. Have you tried a screen reader with cPanel. I would suggest trying it on a normal version of cPanel, not a heavily modified one like HostGator. I read reviews from people saying that screen readers work pretty good on cPanel except for in the stats section such as Webalizer or AWstats...

**htmlbasictutor** · 08-05-2009, 02:57 AM

Thanks for doing the research SyfonicHosting but I'm not a web host. Been there, done that. Not interested in doing it again.

But....just may have to if no one here is interested in picking up the ball.

SyfonicHosting · 08-06-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by htmlbasictutor

Thanks for doing the research SyfonicHosting but I'm not a web host. Been there, done that. Not interested in doing it again.

But....just may have to if no one here is interested in picking up the ball.

You don't have to worry about that. The ball will get picked up

It may just take a little while...

rumsfo · 08-07-2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SyfonicHosting

You don't have to worry about that. The ball will get picked up

It may just take a little while...

The time is the best measure. I'm certain soon you will have what you are looking for

.Andy · 08-07-2009, 10:51 PM

If you would like to meet with me we can discuss coding something. I'd be interested to see the market for this and potentialy it wouldn't take much on our end. Honestly it could work out give me a call 805-624-Geek