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Winamp 5.2 Media library not accessible with screenreaders
Hi. I've been a huge supporter of Winamp since version 2.09, so I've been around a while. I'm visually impaired and I use the JAWS For Windows screenreader to access Winamp and other windows applications. I downloaded Winamp 5.2 yesterday, and was pretty disappointed to discover that I'm no longer able to use the features in the ML, particularly the online services like Shoutcast radio. In earlier versions like 5.13 and earlier, and even in the public betas in the 5.2 cycle, I was able to use the keyboard to access the controls to search for and play a lot of the online radio stations. In 5.2 final release however, things are a lot different. Using that version, I'm no longer able to find one and play it using the keyboard as I could before. I was able to find one, but it was a lot more difficult, and I didn't even know which one I was playing, because the text would not speak using my screenreader. Is there something that can be done to improve keyboard suppport and accessibility with screenreaders like JAWS For Windows and Window-eyes? If what I'm saying isn't making a whole lot of sense, I would be willing to produce a short demonstration of the differences in the accessibility of version 5.13 and earlier, and the lack of it in the new 5.2. Please understand that I'm happy with everything else, all the other features work just as they should, and the playlist and everything else is accessible. But this new interface for the online services in the ML is a real problem and I hope something can be done to improve accessibility for the new version. Winamp has a large user base that is either completely blind or visually impaired, so a lot of people are effected here. Thanks for any assistance you guys can give.
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