Rabbit R1 accessibility

Dear Rabbit Developers,

I am reaching out with an urgent and important request: to implement Screen Reader support on the Rabbit R1. It has been quite some time since the device was released, and as a blind person, I am extremely disappointed that this product is not accessible to blind or visually impaired individuals without the constant help of a sighted person.

As a blind app developer, I find it unacceptable that accessibility was not considered a priority from the start. I have already contacted Rabbit Support, but I fear that my request has not been taken seriously. Therefore, I would like to publicly ask for accessibility to be made a top priority, and for Screen Reader support to be enabled in the next software update.

I understand that developing your own screen reader may take time, so I suggest at least allowing the installation of Google TalkBack through ADB commands. Since RabbitOS is based on Android, this should be a technically feasible and quick solution to implement.

If accessibility support is not included in the next update, I will have no choice but to report the situation to the Italian Blind Association, which has connections with international organizations that can address the issue on a broader scale.

My goal is to ensure that all users, regardless of their visual abilities, can enjoy the best possible user experience with the Rabbit R1. It is unfair for part of the community to be excluded from using a product that is available internationally.

I hope to receive a positive response soon and to finally see the Rabbit R1 become accessible to everyone.

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