[BlindMath] Aleks accessibility

[marywoodyard at comcast.net]

Here is a link to the accessibility statement for Aleks.   The front page summarized that the program had been updated to be as accessible as possible given the limitations of screen readers today.  It works for color blind students and students who use magnification.   If you need screen reader access, certain sections may require human assistance and they are flagged within the program.  My guess is you will need DRC support to be successful.

Mary Woodyard
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>   1. Accessibility of Aleks by McGraw Hill? (mistydbradley at gmail.com)
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> Subject: [BlindMath] Accessibility of Aleks by McGraw Hill?
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> Hi everyone,
> I am taking a college-level algebra course for my bachelor degree starting in January, and the course uses Aleks as the learning management system. I have read that it has not been accessible in the past, but does anyone know if it has gotten any better? I use JAWS and NVDA. Are there any tips or things I should know about its accessibility with screen reading software?
> Thanks in advance,
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> Misty Bradley 
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> If you have your login I would log in and see if you can get around.  If you
> don't have your login already you should ask the college for it early.
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> ken
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> Subject: [BlindMath] Accessibility of Aleks by McGraw Hill?
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> Hi everyone,
> I am taking a college-level algebra course for my bachelor degree starting
> in January, and the course uses Aleks as the learning management system. I
> have read that it has not been accessible in the past, but does anyone know
> if it has gotten any better? I use JAWS and NVDA. Are there any tips or
> things I should know about its accessibility with screen reading software?
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> 
> Misty Bradley 
> MistyDBradley at gmail.com
> https://www.JourneyingThroughHealing.com
> Sent from my iPhone
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