[NFBMI-Talk] Report Of An Elections Results Map Accessible To The Blind

[Kane Brolin]

Greetings, everybody.

The below statement comes from Pete Bossley, senior accessibility manager
at Thomson Reuters.  This is a globally respected media organization that
provides not just news, but detailed subscription-based services that
inform leading banks and investment firms around the world.  So while this
does not come from a Federation source, the timing of this announcement
couldn't be more apropos.

If what Mr. Bossley says really is as good as advertised, it will make the
experience of election-watching much more vibrant and dynamic for students
of the American political process who get at information nonvisually.

This is a proud leader moment: our accessibility team, in close
collaboration with our Reuters colleagues have worked to make our 2024
election map results data more accessible. With a fundamental motivation of
providing people with disabilities the same rich look at election results
that others can have, the teams worked hard to put design, product and
engineering together with accessibility. Our map is fully navigable by
keyboard, including the ability to zoom into states and counties The entire
map, at all levels, will have useful screen reader announcements throughout
Font sizes, colors and patterns were all chosen with the latest WCAG
standards in mind We want feedback from the community! What worked, what
didn’t? What features would you love to see in future election cycles? Send
us feedback at accessibility at thomsonreuters.com.

This is specific to the race for president of the United States in the
November 5 election.  To get at the material Thomson Reuters' accessibility
team is advertising tomorrow evening, simply visit US presidential election
results 2024: Harris vs. Trump
<https://www.reuters.com/graphics/USA-ELECTION/RESULTS/zjpqnemxwvx/>.

Cordially,

Kane Brolin