[Athen] Accessibility of Microsoft Teams Phone?

[Susan Kelmer]

We've got the same thing going on here, and they suggested we  look at alternatives for those with disabilities.  Which is hella annoying.  Here is the statement they gave:

[https://oit.colorado.edu/sites/default/files/ms-teams_no.png]

Microsoft Teams can be very difficult and time-consuming for users of assistive technology. In those cases, alternative options listed on the Teams Accessibility page<https://oit.colorado.edu/services/messaging-collaboration/microsoft-office-365/applications/teams/accessibility> should be considered

There is just not enough information right now to really get through this.  How do I have a plugged in speaker bar AND do TEAMS calls?  I'm not giving up my speaker.  I work in a big open room with other people.  Where's my privacy for phone calls??

It's messy.  It was supposed to have been implemented earlier this year but obviously some things have changed.

Susan Kelmer
Alternate Format Production Program Manager
Disability Services
Health and Wellness Services
T 303 735 4836
www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices<http://www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices>


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From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu> On Behalf Of Priest, Ione
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2022 11:13 AM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: [Athen] Accessibility of Microsoft Teams Phone?

Hi all,

Our IT department is looking at transitioning our telephony system from Skype to Teams Phone next summer. As part of this transition, they are considering the removal of physical phones altogether on the basis that everyone should have Teams on their individual laptops/desktops and therefore would have access to a phone. Does anyone have any knowledge of the accessibility of Microsoft Teams Phone that we should be aware of prior to such a transition?

Thanks,

Ione Priest (they/she) | Assistant Director of Accessibility Technology and Testing
CPACC, DHS Certified Trusted Tester
Access Center
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Campus Box 56, P.O. Box 173362, Denver, CO 80217-3362
303-615-0200 (office)
www.msudenver.edu/access <http://www.msudenver.edu/access>

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