[BlindKid] Questions About Canvas, and the Best Platform for It

[Roanna Bacchus]

Hi Linda thanks for your message. Canvas is very accessible with Jaws on a desktop and laptop computer. When I was in college at the University of Central Florida, I was receiving private tutoring. My tutor had me download the Canvas app on my Ipad. I was able to submit many of my assignments through Canvas using Jaws.

Roanna Bacchus 

On Oct 10, 2019 10:08 AM, "Coccovizzo,Linda A via BlindKid" <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hello all. My husband and I went to my oldest daughter's conferences the other day, and one of the things we kept hearing from all of the teachers was their frustration with her not being able to access things in a timely manner. The students in the high school are using Macs provided by the school, so when work sheets are put up on Canvas, the students are able to just access that work. Both of my girls were provided with Macs, but little to no training to use them. So, they continue to use the iPad and braille display. Since the vision team doesn't know what they are doing, then they don't seem to think the Mac is necessary. However, they aren't able to keep up with the demand. It is ridiculous for the brailests to have to go up and retrieve the work, put it into an accessible format for the kids, and then get it back to them, either in electronic, or hard copy braille. There is no way they are getting this work on time. I understand that some things just won't be able to be made accessible, and may have to be modified,. However, my girls aren't even close to being on an even playing field with their peers. 
> All of this being said, I'm not even sure the Mac is what they need to be using. This is an even bigger fight, because the powers that think they be, are saying that Windows based computers cannot be on their network. Of course I am not buying that. So, the input I would like from all of you is: 
> How accessible with screen reading software is Canvas, Aside from the file formats that are being used? Is there a platform that works better with Canvas? My guess would be Windows with Jaws. Where would I be able to find definitive information to back up what people have experienced? I believe I am going to need all of the facts I can find to help me, and other families in this fight. I am really looking forward to your responses. 
> Thank you all! 
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> Linda 
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