[nabs-l] blackboard question

[Jewel S.]

Blackboard 9.1, the newest version, is the most accessible version
available. The NFB, committed to access for the blind, has been
working with Blackboard to create an accessible Blackboard for
colleges. While there are still some access issues, 9.1 is quite
accessible. I've tried it myself, and though I have some concerns
about the accessibility of discussion forums and chat, the main parts
of Blackboard are fully accessible. However, for someone who is not
familiar with Blackboard, it can be confusing. If you can, get someone
familiar with how to use Blackboard with a screenreader to show you
the ropes, so to speak. At my college, there is a technology
specialist at the Disability Support Services office, and she sat down
with me to give me a tour of Blackboard and its hotkeys. She is going
to do the same with Moodle tomorrow, since I need that for Psychology.

On 12/1/10, Ashley  Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> I heard blackboard 9 is accessible.  Personally with the frames its hard to
> find some links.
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>> Hi everyone.  What version of blackboard is accessible?  The college I
>> want to attend uses blackboard version 8, but I have been informed they
>> will be moving to version 9 during the spring 2011 semester.  Thank you
>> for any information you can provide.
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