[NFBCS] Regarding an accessible project management tool

[Michael McQuaid]

I would like to add a flow chart suggestion: GraphViz. This software, at
https://graphviz.org, uses a text-based language called DOT to define both
directed and undirected graphs. These can be interpreted as flow charts and
should be readable by any screenreader in their native form.

- Mick

On Thu, Jan 6, 2022 at 4:21 PM dan TeVelde via NFBCS <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hello Ronak,
>
> It sounds like you have some ambitious goals and I'm impressed. I have some
> ideas about what tools you might consider. You can take them or leave them.
>
> 1. for your task list you could create it in Excel. I have a template I use
> in my current job which I developed in a previous job. If you would like, I
> can send it to you.
> 2. For collaboration tools I have used SharePoint and the Google Suite of
> products. Google Docs is nice because while you are editing your
> screenreader will let you know who else is in the document.
> 3. The only place I have used Kanban boards is the Jira software from
> Atlassian. That's installed at the enterprise level. I used it with NVDA
> but
> needed a plug-in to create tickets and use it effectively. I did some
> screenreader testing for Atlassian but don't know what plans they have for
> accessibility. Maybe there is some other product which uses a Kanban board.
> 4. For brainstorming collaboratively I recommend Google Docs. You can see
> who else is working at the same time you are and what they are writing.
> SharePoint and Microsoft Online office require some tweaking to work well
> with a screenreader.
> 5. I'm not aware of an application to make flow charts. Even if you could
> make a flow chart how would you read it? The only method which occurs to me
> is to use graphics software and emboss the flow chart using a Braille
> embosser.
>
> I have not used project management software but the anecdotal evidence I
> get
> from comments by other blind people is that project management software and
> the project management certification exams aren't accessible. I don't have
> any first-hand experience so
> I don't know if this is true. I hope this information is helpful.
>
> Dan
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBCS <nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of ronak shah via NFBCS
> Sent: Thursday, January 6, 2022 2:48 PM
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> Cc: ronak shah <ronakshah.26397 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NFBCS] Regarding an accessible project management tool
>
> Hey guys,
>
> I trust you are doing well.
>
> Wish you a very happy new year!
>
> I recently began a self-research project and am attempting to organize
> myself effectively. Until now, I've tried to manage everything with a
> simple
> word document or an excel worksheet, but it's becoming increasingly
> difficult for me to manage. Could any of you share your experiences with
> project management productivity tools which are screen reader friendly?
> Specifically, I'm looking for:
>
>
>    1. Application for maintaining a task list
>    2. App for taking notes  Collaboratively
>    3. organizing projects using Kanban boards
>    4. Tool for brainstorming ideas collaboratively
>    5. Building flow charts.
>
>
> I am using Windows 10 OS with NVDA.
>
> Any suggestions would be extremely beneficial.
>
> I appreciate you taking the time to read this email.
>
> Wish you an incredible day!
>
> Best,
> Ronak
>
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>
> *Ronak Shah*
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> Germany
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