[Blindtlk] needing insight re: the pitfalls of web design with a screen reader

[David Andrews]

It depends on how they conduct the class.  If you hand code basic 
sites you shouldn't have any problems.  However, if they have you use 
a web publishing tool like cold fusion, front page, or something from 
adobe, it could be a problem -- depending on what they use.

Dave

At 07:52 AM 12/18/2009, you wrote:
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>Hi Guys,
>
>I have just registered for my courses for next term, and one of the
>pending classes is a course in web design.  As I am a computer user, and
>not a programmer by any means, I am very nervous about this.
>
>I'm wondering if some of the more savvy users can tell me what hurdles I
>can expect to run into with a screen reader, and whether there are any
>of these that are nonnegotiable.
>
>Hope this makes sense.  Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks!
>
>
>
>Diane Graves
>Civil Rights Specialist
>Indiana Civil Rights Commission
>Alternative Dispute Resolutions Unit
>317-232-2647
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>Diane Graves
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>Indiana Civil Rights Commission
>Alternative Dispute Resolutions Unit
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