[nabs-l] accessibility issues with Blackboard using JAWS or WindowEyes.

[Jewel S.]

The only concern I have is that when there's a video, blind students
might as well be listening to audio, since there is never Descriptive
Video Services, nor a text-based description of what is being seen in
the video. Being unable to see does not mean that what we aren't
seeing is not important!

On 7/27/10, Robert Miller <rmiller at osb.k12.ok.us> wrote:
> Below is an email I received concerning access to Distance Learning
> applications such as Blackboard, when using different applications.  JAWS
> and WindowEyes are among the list.  I don't have access to an Blackboard
> account, but I thought of all of you. Many of you are JAWS or WindowEyes
> users and you use Blackboard all the time.  I was hoping you might have time
> to read the short email below and give us your input.  I would then, forward
> your input to the person who sent the email. I've included the person's
> phone number and email address if you would like to discuss these issues
> directly.  Thank you!
>
> Email:
>
> I have been asked to query you folks about any known issues with
> software/hardware accessibility in correlation to distance Learning
> applications such as Blackboard.
>
>
> We are trying to put together a list of issues with applications such as
> JAWS, Dragon Naturally Speaking, WindowEyes, Closed Captioning, etc. might
> have with distance learning applications such as Blackboard.  Can you all
> provide some considerations that you feel should be taken in to account or
> are possible problems.  I am looking for technical issues in as much detail
> as you can provide.
>
>
> I know this is short notice but our Director has made this a high priority
> and I will need your responses as soon as you can get them to me.  Your
> input is valued.
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Jonathan Woodward
>
> Information Services Administrator
>
> Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
>
> 405-951-3428 Desk
>
> 405-426-2888 Cell
>
> jwoodward at okdrs.gov
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~Jewel
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