[BlindRUG] RStudio accessibility improvements

[Godfrey, Jonathan]

Hello everyone,

I'm thrilled that RStudio has started to look into the accessibility of both the server and desktop edition.

I've done a preliminary check on the server edition and passed comments to the RStudio team. I remain far from convinced that the server edition is going to end up being a viable prospect for blind users, especially those new to the RStudio environment.

On the other hand, I am extremely optimistic that progress on the desktop version's accessibility can and will be made.

The first major hurdle is behind us. We now have RStudio taking action. This is a watershed moment in my opinion. It brings more than five years of lobbying RStudio and perhaps annoying too many of their staff at conferences to a close. I have pledged my commitment to them to help get RStudio working for us.

I'm also thrilled they have decided to get a blind user on board as part of their team.

Jonathan



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Subject: [BlindRUG] RStudio accessibility improvements

Hello all,

I am writing this to let you know that RStudio has just announced their accessibility support that will be introduced in v1.3.

You can read the full description at
https://blog.rstudio.com/2020/03/04/rstudio-1-3-preview-accessibility/?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTXpSaU5qRTRNRGxtTmpReCIsInQiOiJkXC9LTnJoY0sxS0VkUG45cU5hcTlBWDNtdHBYOG5ISzRhVmd0T2lqQlR5WG1tUVRZaStrZ0h4S2kxc3dzTFF3ano0U0Z1Rnh2eXVxRnFHMGNuTVRxXC9nYUxPT1lQMlBLUEhFQ3NlWUxnZnBaWVlqbHBUUWtkUzgzcWFMOFpIWU1HIn0%3D

You can ask any RStudio accessibility-related questions at accessibility at rstudio.com

FYI, RStudio Desktop is not yet usable for screen readers, but RStudio Server has improved a lot.

Hope this helps.

All the best,

JooYoung

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  JooYoung Seo, CPACC
  Ph.D. Candidate (ABD),
  Learning, Design, and Technology
  Learning and Performance Systems
  The Pennsylvania State University
  Site: https://www.jooyoungseo.com/
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