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

[Fred Olver]

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> From: Kane Brolin via NFBMI-Talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: November 4, 2024 at 1:22:02 PM CST
> To: NFB of Indiana Mailing List <NFB-Indiana at googlegroups.com>, NFB of Michiana Mailing List <nfbofmichiana at googlegroups.com>, NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List <NFBMI-Talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Kane Brolin <kbrolin65 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NFBMI-Talk] Report Of An Elections Results Map Accessible To The Blind
> Reply-To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 
> 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
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