[nabs-l] Accessibility presentation in my computing ethics class

[Suzanne Germano]

Thank you Arielle

I woudl also like individuals personal experiences to give concrete
examples of situations like a software upgrade that then makes that
software not accessible.


On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 3:00 PM, Arielle Silverman <Arielle.Silverman at asu.edu
> wrote:

> Hi Suzanne,
> The NFB Braille and Technology Center has developed detailed standards
> for Web accessibility. I would suggest calling them at
> 410-659-9314
> and asking to speak with Ann Taylor, or emailing her at
> ataylor at nfb.org
>
> Best,
> Arielle
>
> On 3/7/14, Suzanne Germano <sgermano at asu.edu> wrote:
> > I am a legally blind computer science student at Arizona State
> University.
> > I am currently taking a course in computing ethics. I chose to do my
> > presentation on computing and the disabled. There are only a couple of
> > pages in our text about it that talk about accessibility but also talk
> > about companies deciding not to provide accommodation becasue technology
> > now allows employees to work remote.
> >
> > I will be researching the subject but I know that the people on these
> lists
> > have vast knowledge so I thought this was the perfect place to ask
> > questions. I am a user of mac zoom and zoontext so I dont' know a lot
> about
> > the specific accessibility issues when using JAWS
> >
> > So here are some of my questions. Also feel free to offer information on
> > anything I may have left outs.
> >
> > What do software developers need to do to ensure the software they
> develop
> > is accessible via a screen reader?
> > Is is just things like in visual studio setting the Accessibility
> > Properties of a control like a combo box?
> > When I use ZoomText the insertion point is tracked in some software but
> not
> > others. What needs to be done to allow tracking? Does the software need
> to
> > expose something?
> > What makes a web page accessible vs not accessible with speech?
> > What have been people's experiences with things like blackboard, or other
> > sites you are required to use in school to access your class, turn in
> > assignments, take online quizzes/tests etc.
> > Where can a developer go to learn about requirements for accessibility,
> > what makes a program or webpage more accessible
> > Does anyone have experience on the job in which a program you were using
> > was accessible but they came out with a new version that was no longer
> > accessible? Specific examples would be really helpful
> > What laws exist concerning accessibility to computers, software etc?
> > I would really love to show a demo of someone who is really experienced
> > with JAWS especially someone who works in the computer science field.
> Would
> > any one be willing to provide me with a short video of you working so the
> > students can see how we work in the field? I would provide a link to my
> > dropbox for the video. I can do any required editing.
> >
> > After I present to the class, I am planning on providing my presentation
> to
> > the dean of computer science and explain why I believe accessibility
> should
> > be taught from the beginning to computer science students. If they learn
> to
> > at least think about it when learning to develop software I believe they
> > will be more likely to do it in practice. I believe most people don't
> even
> > think about since it does not affect them or anyone they know.
> >
> > I also think it would be really cool for the disabled student resource
> > center to partner with the computer science department to set up a list
> of
> > volunteers who are users on screen readers to sit with students and test
> > the accessibility of their code as a learning experience.
> >
> > Thank you in advance for your help
> > Suzanne
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