[blindlaw] Accessibility Contact at Lexis

[Angie Matney]

Hello Tai,

I haven't used Lexis in a few years, but I don't remember the
accessibility being that different than it is with Westlaw. If memory
serves, you can still navigate through search results with JAWS with
the "x" (next checkbox) and "shift-x" (previous checkbox) keys, just
as you can in Westlaw. I should say that I do not use the Westlaw text
only site, so I can't comment on how Lexis compares to that.

Anyway, I believe Lexis does have some people who know something about
screen-reader users. I called once with an issue, and they had someone
there who was familiar with JAWS who was able to answer the question.
But, again, that was several years ago--possibly five. (Wow, where did
the time go?) I don't know that they produce targeted resources, as
Westlaw does. But I always found them great to work with.

I'm sorry, but I can't remember what you're doing now. If you are
still in school, then, by all means, invest some time in learning
Lexis. You could end up working for an employer that uses it
exclusively (my firm did for a while; now they have only Westlaw). Or
your employer's contract with Lexis could include different resources
than the Westlaw contract.

Sorry I can't be of more help.

Angie



On 7/13/12, denise avant <dravant at ameritech.net> wrote:
> Hello Tai,
> Lexis does not have a text only page the way West law does. But the website
> is like any other, and so you use the various headings, links form fields,
> placemarkers etc that you would use on any other website. If there are
> frequent jurisdictions or publications you use, you will be able to place
> them in a tab, and add statutes reporters and alike to that tab. For
> example, for Illinois, I have the Illinois Compiled statutes, reporters for
> the 7th circuit and illinois reporters.
> As far as I know Lexis does not have specialist in accessibility the way
> West does. So if you get training, you will have to know your screen reader,
> and the trainer will do the rest. If you want to set up a favorites link
> with various publications anyone in lexis can show you how its done. Once
> its set, it will be there. if you are working on a particular issue, then
> you can set up alerts whenever there are cases mentioning that issue. You
> can have cases sent to you in different areas of the law if you wish. For
> example, I receive by e-mail u.s. supreme Court cases, 7th circuit cases,
> and Illinois State cases in criminal law each day. Its like your own advance
> sheet.
> If you have other questions, I will try to answer them.
> Hope this helps.
> --- On Fri, 7/13/12, Tai Blas <taiablas at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Tai Blas <taiablas at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blindlaw] Accessibility Contact at Lexis
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Date: Friday, July 13, 2012, 9:10 AM
>
>
> Hello all. I have always preferred using Westlaw for research simply
> because it seems to be more accessible with JAWS, and West has
> dedicated accessibility specialists to troubleshoot issues. However, I
> am constantly being admonished to learn to use Lexis as well. Does
> anyone know about its accessibility with JAWS or have tips on its use?
> Also,is there a Lexis representative trained on the use of JAWS or
> other adaptive technology? Any contact information would be
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tai
>
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