[nfbcs] Fwd: [Blindmath] Charts, graphs, and maps on iOS devices

[David Andrews]

>
>Hi,
>
>My name is Ed Summers. I am a blind software engineer and an 
>accessibility specialist. I lead the accessibility team at SAS Institute.
>
>SAS is developing charts, graphs, maps, and other data 
>visualizations that are optimized for blind users of iOS touchscreen 
>devices.  We will present two papers and run a usability study at 
>the CSUN conference in San Diego next week.
>
>The first presentation will demonstrate scatter plots, bar charts, 
>line charts, and other data visualizations on an iPad using Voiceover:
>http://www.csun.edu/cod/conference/sessions/index.php/public/presentations/view/570
>
>The second presentation will demonstrate digital maps of the 
>Manchester Grand Hyatt and surrounding area that are optimized for 
>blind iPhone users:
>http://www.csun.edu/cod/conference/sessions/index.php/public/presentations/view/587
>
>We are seeking blind students and professionals that are proficient 
>with Voiceover on iOS to evaluate these initial designs and provide 
>feedback. The usability study will be conducted on Friday, March 2 
>at the CSUN conference. We would greatly appreciate your input. 
>Please contact me off list before February 28 to register for the study.
>
>Thanks,
>Ed
>--
>ed.summers at sas.com
>
>
>
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