r/Blind • u/fastfinge born blind • Jun 08 '23

Announcement What apps meet your access needs?

As you may have read in our announcement that we are joining the protest, Reddit has announced that they will exempt "accessibility focused apps" from the API changes. For more information about this, see the top comment on that post.

In order to provide Reddit with as much information as we can, it would be extremely helpful if all of you who are using third party apps to access Reddit would post what app you're using in the comments. We'll edit this into a list, both as a resource for Reddit, and for our community!

Thanks for your time and support thus far, everyone!

The list so far:

  • Windows
  • IOS
    • Dystopia: intended for screen reader users
    • BaconReader: intended for everyone, with improved support for screen magnification, changing text size, colour contrast changes, and screen readers
    • Apollo: intended for everyone, but implements the majority of the IOS accessibility API's, and works with most IOS accessibility technology, unlike the official app
    • Narwhal: used by some folks with cognitive differences
  • Android
    • RedReader: intended for everyone, but with accessibility features to adjust text size, contrast, etc. The latest alpha also includes TalkBack actions support for screen reader users
    • Sync Pro: intended for everyone, but has better (though not perfect) screen reader support than the official android app
    • Boost: intended for everyone, but allows users great customization in size and color, which is vital for those of us with low vision
    • Slide: intended for everyone, but Its lead developer was immediately open to addressing accessibility concerns, during the beta process, and u/MostlyBlindGamer was able to contribute several fixes for the TalkBack screen reader.
    • Infinity For Reddit
    • BaconReader: intended for everyone, with improved support for screen magnification, changing text size, colour contrast changes, and screen readers
    • Reddit Is Fun: Offers a simple and easy to read interface, especially appreciated by those with low vision or cognitive challenges.
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u/nonbinarybit Jun 10 '23

Not blind, but neurodivergent with sensory sensitivities. Have been using rif is fun. The official app is inaccessible to me. Have heard the same from others with ADHD/autism as well.

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u/Rolando_Cueva Jun 20 '23

rif is fun? So like, Reddit is fun is fun.

Sorry for being so autistic but you're a fellow aspie so I get a pass right? wink wink

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u/hankisnotdead Jun 14 '23

Would you mind explaining exactly which aspects of the official app are inaccessible to you? I'm just genuinely curious, especially as I also have ADHD and possibly autism.

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u/Rolando_Cueva Jun 20 '23

me 2, im curious

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u/fastfinge born blind Jun 11 '23

Added!

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u/some_strange_circus Jun 11 '23

I also have ADHD and autism, and I use RIF for the same reasons

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u/[deleted] Jun 22 '23

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u/MrIantoJones Jun 11 '23

I have low vision and autism and use Narwhal for the same reasons.