[Blindmath] Charts, graphs, and maps on iOS devices

[Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)]

How and where are you looking for testers?
Do we need to be at the conference?

-----Original Message-----
From: blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ed Summers
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 11:18 PM
To: blindmath at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Blindmath] Charts, graphs, and maps on iOS devices

Hi,

My name is Ed Summers. I am a blind software engineer and an accessibility specialist. I lead the accessibility team at SAS Institute.

SAS is developing charts, graphs, maps, and other data visualizations that are optimized for blind users of iOS touchscreen devices.  We will present two papers and run a usability study at the CSUN conference in San Diego next week.

The first presentation will demonstrate scatter plots, bar charts, line charts, and other data visualizations on an iPad using Voiceover:
http://www.csun.edu/cod/conference/sessions/index.php/public/presentations/view/570

The second presentation will demonstrate digital maps of the Manchester Grand Hyatt and surrounding area that are optimized for blind iPhone users:
http://www.csun.edu/cod/conference/sessions/index.php/public/presentations/view/587

We are seeking blind students and professionals that are proficient with Voiceover on iOS to evaluate these initial designs and provide feedback. The usability study will be conducted on Friday, March 2 at the CSUN conference. We would greatly appreciate your input. Please contact me off list before February 28 to register for the study.

Thanks,
Ed
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ed.summers at sas.com



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