[nabs-l] MS Excel and accessibility

[Chris Nusbaum]

Hi, all!

Lately in science class, we've been doing a lot of assignments 
involving graphing data from an experiment, or lab, into MS 
Excel.  Since we haven't tried it on my computer, and my TVI 
doesn't know a lot about its interaction with screen readers 
(JAWS in particular) we make the graph manually on my 
Braillewriter, which is tedious and time-consuming (at least more 
time-consuming than doing it in Excel.) This can amount to be 
pretty annoying.  My classmates are getting the graph done on the 
computer in no time and are moving on to notes that are homework 
if not finished in class, and having enough time to finish the 
notes and have no homework! However, I didn't even have time to 
start on the notes because the graph took so long to make (from 
scratch) on the Brailler, and had to do it all at home.  * Frown.  
So, I'd like to know how accessible Excel is to screen readers, 
especially in making graphs or spread sheets.  What have your 
experiences been with Excel and are there any tips or tricks you 
use with it? Or do I still have to go old-school and do it on the 
Brailler? (smile) Any help would be apreciated! Thanks!

Chris Nusbaum

"A loss of sight, never a loss of vision!" (Camp Abilities motto)

--- Sent from my BrailleNote