Reddit says some accessibility apps won’t have to pay for its API (www.engadget.com)

Other developers have voiced similar concerns about the changes, currently slated to take effect July 1st.

As The Verge points out, the API changes have also sparked widespread concern among Reddit users who depend on services that make it easier to use the site with screen readers and other accessibility aids.

Earlier this week, the moderators of r/Blind said they were planning to join the upcoming Reddit blackout in protest of the changes.

He declined to name any specific services or share how many apps might be covered by the new exemption, citing ongoing conversations with developers.

The concession comes amid growing anger with Reddit over the planned changes, which many developers say will put them out of business.

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