[Nfbmo] Question about Blackboard

[Roger Crome]

Thanks for that feedback Cari.  If I decide to go for it, I certainly will keep you in mind for a good support.

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> On Sep 9, 2016, at 9:54 PM, Cari Ford via Nfbmo <nfbmo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Roger, 
> I just graduated from University of Missouri St. Louis last December. I was
> in school there for 5 years. Black Board has gotten better over the years.
> The Blackboard people are always updating it with accessibility in mind.
> Jaws works really well. Black Board might seem overwhelming at first but
> once you get the hang of the format, it's a breeze. In fact, I prefer
> turning in assignments and receiving materials through blackboard. 
> If you would like to talk further, please contact me off list at
> celticcari36 at gmail.com. 
> Good luck returning to school. 
> Peace, 
> Cari Ford 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbmo [mailto:nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Roger Crome via
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> Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] Question about Blackboard
> 
> Ok, thank you Dave.   I am considering going back to school, and I was
> concerned about how well accessibility has been addressed.  It has been 13
> years since I was in college, and I wasn't sure since it's been a while.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Sep 9, 2016, at 7:09 PM, David Andrews via Nfbmo <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Blackboard is not a "format," it is an application used for on-line
> learning.  It can be used in many different ways, so there is no "yes" or
> "no" answer to this question.  It depends in part on how your university
> sets it up and configures it, how a professor uses it, how she prepares
> materials etc.  However, having said all of that, the Blackboard folks are
> aware of accessibility issues and have worked at making everything as
> accessible as they can.
>> 
>> Dave
>> 
>> At 05:52 PM 9/9/2016, you wrote:
>>> Hello All,
>>> I have a quick question about the accessibility of the format called
> Blackbbbbbboard that many universities  use for their online course work and
> tracking tools.  I am wondering how accessible it is when using JAWS?
>>> Thanks for any feedback you may have.
>>> Roger
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
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