[MD-AtLarge] EXTERNAL: FW: NFBMD Digest, Vol 135, Issue 11

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Hello All, 

I completed the Census last night using google chrome and jaws and had no problem with accessibility issues.  It worked well.

Thanks, & Have a Wonderful Day!
Danielle

Danielle L. Earl 
Manager, Senior Programs & Rehabilitation Specialist 
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland 
2240 Northwood Drive 
Salisbury, MD 21801
Phone:  410-845-2348
Email: dearl at bism.org 
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Subject: EXTERNAL:[MD-AtLarge] FW: NFBMD Digest, Vol 135, Issue 11

Greeting Everyone,
Read Lloyd Rasmussen's message below about the Census.

Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
410-715-9596

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

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Today's Topics:

   1. Online 2020 Census (Lloyd Rasmussen)
   2. Free AIRA for College Students (Michelle Clark)
   3. Free AIRA for College Students (Michelle Clark)

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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:01:21 -0400
From: "Lloyd Rasmussen" <lras at sprynet.com>
To: "NFB of Maryland Sligo Creek Chapter list" <md-sligo at nfbnet.org>,
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Subject: [NFBMD] Online 2020 Census
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We just filled out the online version of the 2020 census. They recommend using JAWS and the latest version of Internet Explorer, but I had somewhat better results using Firefox. You can do this online, but you need to pay attention.
When you get your snail-mail census information, it includes a 12-character alphanumeric code that you use to log into the http://mailsecurity.bism.org:32224/?dmVyPTEuMDAxJiYzOWVjYTg5YTU1OWNmNWY3Yj01RTczODFEQV8yNDk4MF8xOTgwMl8xJiZmMDgxZjA5YmNjNmMxODU9MTIyMyYmdXJsPW15MjAyMGNlbnN1cyUyRWdvdg== website. 
This 12-character code indicates the address that will be associated with your house or apartment, your household.
I actually had to quit the census form and start over, because I caught myself in a trap from which I could find no exit. I somehow had two Lloyd Rasmussens and a Judy Rasmussen in the house, and didn't find a way to remove one copy of myself!
The second attempt was successful. Once I was on the right track, this "ten-minute" process probably took me 30 minutes. One confusing item on the online forms is that, in several places, you begin a section by pressing a "start button." This, of course, is the same name that is used for a feature of the Windows desktop, and I don't remember anyone using this particular terminology on a website.
I would say that the online census form is technically accessible, but the usability and unambiguousness of web-based questionnaires like this can always be improved. It is possible to submit your information online, by snail mail or by phone. If you go the online route, your information isn't really committed to the system until you hit a Submit button. You cannot stop the process and come back into it in a later browser session. Since we're all at home, there should be plenty of time to provide this information accurately and completely. I would not discourage people from using the online census form. All of it is text-based. You should be able to succeed if you read carefully and pay attention to the order and grouping of items.

Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, MD

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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 23:42:25 -0400
From: "Michelle Clark" <mcikeyc at aol.com>
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	<chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "'NFB of Maryland e-mail list'" <nfbmd at nfbnet.org>,	"'Sligo Creek
	Chapter list, NFB of Maryland'" <md-sligo at nfbnet.org>,	"'National
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Subject: [NFBMD] Free AIRA for College Students
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FYI This info came from an email from AIRA. Please check iout and pass it to others.

Michelle 

Free Offer - College Students in Need of Aira

We know that many universities and colleges are rapidly shifting to distance learning.  We've heard that some materials and software being used are inaccessible so we will be offering free Aira for any college student for the remainder of the spring semester ending in May 2020.  If you know of a student who could benefit from Aira for their distance learning, please email support at aira.io <mailto:support at aira.io>  for more information on the program. 

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Subject: [NFBMD] Free AIRA for College Students
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FYI This info came from an email from AIRA. Please check iout and pass it to others.

Michelle 

Free Offer - College Students in Need of Aira

We know that many universities and colleges are rapidly shifting to distance learning.  We've heard that some materials and software being used are inaccessible so we will be offering free Aira for any college student for the remainder of the spring semester ending in May 2020.  If you know of a student who could benefit from Aira for their distance learning, please email support at aira.io <mailto:support at aira.io>  for more information on the program. 

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