Review of Blio 3.3 for iPad (iOS 5 and 6)
Blio 3.3 for iPad (iOS 5 and 6)
Reviewed 12 Aug 2012
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Average score 93%
Summary
Blio is accessible in the fixed format layout and as long as images have alt tags they can be read by Voiceover.
Detailed Results
| # | Test | Outcome | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Built in accessibility checks | 67% | Most of the iPad built in accessibility features works well with Blio, in particular Voiceover. |
| 2 | Application works with External Assistive Technologies | 100% | TTS is provided but is reliant on a DRM and copyright free eBooks. |
| 3 | Text or other alternatives for image elements. | 100% | The eReader does support an internal list of available ebooks that is accessible. The iPad 1 has a full colour display. |
| 4 | Keyboard / Alternative input with focus | 100% | Keyboard and gestural input uses focus. Crossover from OS to app to ebook is possible via focus. |
| 5 | Labels for objects, fields or controls | 100% | All elements can can be read by Voiceover. |
| 6 | Audio alerts have visual cues | 67% | The iPad 1 only provides the means to change from left to right speaker output. |
| 7 | Alternatives for Video / Animation | 100% | Video is currently unavailable for eBooks. |
| 8 | Media events offer user control | 100% | Media Events are currently unavailable for eBooks. |
| 9 | Textual Information for screen reader | 100% | Voiceover is able to recognise all text available on the screen, whether in a menu or from content. |
| 10 | Keyboard shortcut keys offered | 100% | No keyboard shortcuts exist on the iPad, but there are gestural shortcuts available via the touch interface, alongside ebook shortcuts, to go to contents for example. |
| 11 | Save user preferences for style and zoom | 100% | All user accessibility preferences can be saved, including style and zoom. |
| 12 | Timed events can be altered | 100% | Timed events are currently not available for eBooks. |
| 13 | Change colours and contrast | 67% | Whilst contrast can be altered using the built in AT, it is not possible to change font and background colours in-app. |
| 14 | Uniform and standardised presentation | 100% | The MAC interface has a very established and well defined presentation. |
| 15 | Documentation | 100% | Not only is help documentation available, it is also accessible with alt format output options available - ie. a braille display. |