[nfbmi-talk] Michigan Web Site

joe harcz Comcast joeharcz at comcast.net
Sat Aug 21 01:58:17 UTC 2010


Hi J J and all,

Just a thought here. But wouldn't it be nice if all state of Michigan sites 
and documents therein were 508 and wc3 compliant? We need a blend of 
advocates like well myself and others who know the laws and tech gurus like 
yourself to fit the correct peices of the puzzle of access together.

Bottom line is that I can go to any number of Michigan web sites and either 
they aren't jiving with screen readers like the State Ethics Board site with 
no alt tags or the documents are image based files like I've reported to Mr. 
"ADA" Cannon like on the DELEG FOIA forms page...Sheesh these are long 
standing ADA/504 issues in law and fact. Yet, these goofballs with their 
$120,000 salaries lead us astray.

Anyway we need the likes of you and others J.J. who have the technical 
expertise to show we old timers the access way. And, after all else access 
is a civil right.

Peace,

Joe
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J.J. Meddaugh" <jj at bestmidi.com>
To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 8:28 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Michigan Web Site


> Take a look at Google Sites. You should be able to use it to add/create 
> pages  for free and grant access to whoever you wish. You could also 
> integrate the existing site pretty painlessly with it.
>
>
> J.J. Meddaugh - ATGuys.com
> A premier licensed Code Factory, Sendero, KNFB Reader, and iBill 
> distributor
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Fred Wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at comcast.net>
> To: "'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 7:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Michigan Web Site
>
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> We do have a small budget for the project.  We will stay within that.  I 
>> am
>> looking, here for ideas.  I am very interested in any you have.
>>
>> Warmest Regards,
>>
>> Fred
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>> [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of J.J. Meddaugh
>> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 7:46 PM
>> To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Michigan Web Site
>>
>> Honestly, I don't think we have the money i our treasury to pay for a
>> website at this point, other than the coffee setup and maintenance. In
>> theory, either the current setup or one using another CMS system would
>> probably be the best option with little or no maintenance.
>>
>> J.J. Meddaugh - ATGuys.com
>> A premier licensed Code Factory, Sendero, KNFB Reader, and iBill 
>> distributor
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Fred Wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at comcast.net>
>> To: "'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 7:35 PM
>> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] Michigan Web Site
>>
>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I am writing to update everyone on our progress on getting our web page
>>> updated and most important, getting our site operational to sell coffee
>>> and
>>> items made by blind people.  Our site is called Natures Finest Bounty
>>> (check
>>> the initials).  We will sell 10 coffee selections.  3 of our flavors are
>>> cherry, blueberry and hazelnut, all Michigan produce.  We are looking 
>>> for
>>> blind persons who make things of a quality to be sold on our site to get
>>> in
>>> touch so we can begin to develop our products.  If you know of anyone 
>>> who
>>> makes nice items, or you make something you would like to sell and you 
>>> can
>>> make an ongoing supply, please let me know.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Regarding our Michigan web page, I would like 3 to 5 of your priority
>>> features such as Events, Chapter info, etc,  you feel are important to
>>> have
>>> on our site.  We have looked at some other state websites.  Mostly, they
>>> are
>>> not real exciting.  The good thing is they are accessible and 
>>> informative.
>>> I hope to make ours cool, informative and low maintenance.  Please take 
>>> a
>>> couple minutes to consider what you would want others to see if they 
>>> visit
>>> our site.  Colorado has a nice website, so you may wish to look at it.
>>> Remember, we want it to be visually attractive for our sighted friends 
>>> to
>>> enjoy and appreciate.  You may be assured we want our site to be
>>> accessible
>>> and interesting to people who use screen readers and screen enlargement
>>> software.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> We are trying to keep costs down on this first iteration, so it will be
>>> basic with few, if any, bells and whistles.  As our treasury permits, we
>>> will continue to expand the features until we get the coolest website in
>>> the
>>> Federation.  I know cost is important, so simplicity and low-maintenance
>>> are
>>> our guiding principles for now.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> So, please take time to look around and see what you like on other sites
>>> and
>>> add anything you may personally like.  I cannot promise that every idea
>>> will
>>> be included.  I can guarantee that no idea will be included if you don't
>>> let
>>> me know.  Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Warmest Regards,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Fred
>>>
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