[Ncabs] Google Accessibility

[Sean Mealin]

Hi,

Just like normal Google, Google Scholar only links to existing
articles, it does not create them, and has nothing to do with their
accessibility.  It is up to the authors of the articles to insure that
they are screen reader friendly.

Sean


On 4/5/13, Jewel <herekittykat2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Is Google Scholar the source of the scholarly journal articles that
> come up in search results? I just want to check before making that
> assumption! Almost all of those journal articles are inaccessible PDFs
> from my experience, so if this is what is meant by Google Scholar, you
> can count me in to call about it.
> Later,
> Jewel
>
> On 4/4/13, Alan A. Chase <aachase1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> The NFB wants to see what can be done to address the problem of the
>> inaccessibility of Google Apps in the workplace and on campus.  To that
>> end,
>> the NFB would like to hear from employees or students - by telephone only
>> -
>> who have experienced inaccessibility with any of Google's applications,
>> including but not limited to the following:
>>
>> Google Docs
>> Gmail
>> Google Calendar
>> Google Slides
>> Google Plus
>> Google Chat
>> Google Scholar
>>
>> If you have encountered such difficulties and would like to help us, DO
>> NOT
>> RESPOND BY EMAIL, but instead please call Valerie Yingling at
>> 410-659-9314 x2440.
>>
>> --
>> *Alan A. Chase, M.Ed.*
>> Occupational Course of Study Teacher, New Hanover County Schools
>> Program Coordinator, Envisioning Youth Empowerment Retreat
>> President, North Carolina Association of Blind Students
>> Secretary, Governor Morehead School Alumni Association
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