[NABS-L] Use of Perusall Software for Class Readings

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Something that I will say about canvas and accessibility of it in general, is it seems to do a lot better in Firefox. In terms of this specific program, I've used it before, and have come across the same struggle myself. But I honestly thought this was due to me being new to using it and things like that.

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From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of Kaleigh Brendle via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2024 4:21:01 PM
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Cc: Kaleigh Brendle <kaleighjb17 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Use of Perusall Software for Class Readings

Hi Nina,
I’ve actually encountered the same issue when trying to use Perousall on my
iPad with VoiceOver. Interestingly, the issue doesn’t seem to only apply to
blind and low vision users. I have a friend with a different disability
that also reported difficulties with it, so I think the inaccessibility is
not merely technical. I would recommend that you create your own document
with your annotated reading, and then ask the professor to export the file
with everyone else’s annotations so you can access them. If the annotations
still can’t be read in that file, maybe you can download VD Scan on an
Apple device, take ScreenShots, and read them that way. If your professor
can’t export the annotated file, then maybe they can copy and paste the
annotations into a document with the reading and like reverse engineer one
for you.
Hope that helps :) have a great weekend
Best,
Kaleigh Brendle

On Fri, Jan 19, 2024 at 9:17 AM Nina Marranca via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
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> Hey all,
> I hope everyone is staying safe and warm! Has anyone ever used the class
> reading software Perousall? It is an interactive reading software, which in
> my case is linked through Canvas. The goal seems to be able to annotate
> readings collectively with the instructor and other students in the class.
> I have found it to be inaccessible. I have a Macbook with Voiceover and a
> desktop with Jaws to use. However, while I can read the text, I am unable
> to highlight it, leave a comment, or read others’ comments. I was curious
> if anyone has used this software successfully? I have reached out to my
> instructor about an alternative, but I’d hate to miss out on the
> interactive part of the course. Any similar software experiences are
> welcome, too. Thanks so much. 😊
> Nina Marranca | D’Youville University 2027
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