[Athen] Accessibility of Microsoft Teams Phone?

[dandrews920 at comcast.net]

Teams can be confusing, with files, chats, etc., especially if you are on
multiple teams. I have used the Teams soft phone for over two years, and it
is pretty good once you get used to it. I keep a wired headset on all the
time, so I can easily accept calls. 

 

It works for me.

 

Dave

 

 

 

 

From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu> On Behalf
Of Susan Kelmer
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2022 12:26 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Accessibility of Microsoft Teams Phone?

 

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
<https://oit.colorado.edu/services/messaging-collaboration/microsoft-office-
365/applications/teams/accessibility> Teams Accessibility page 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

 <http://www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices>
www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices 

 

 



 

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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)

 <http://www.msudenver.edu/access> www.msudenver.edu/access 

 

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