[nfbcs] accessible webinars

Michael Babcock empoweringtheblind at icloud.com
Tue Oct 1 12:29:19 UTC 2013 

Please don't take offense to this message, however, why would you assume you could skip the video training? honestly I would think that the video training, though I am completely blind, would be fun! video, from a marketing perspective, is very effective; and I personally would love any video training I could get… are these trainings and certifications available for the public to attend/take/get?
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On Oct 1, 2013, at 5:51 AM, Elizabeth Campbell <batescampbell at charter.net> wrote:

> Hi Mike!
> Thanks for the compliment.
> 
> We have to complete two additional proficiency certificates in writing and
> video. I assume I get to skip the video training! (smile)
> 
> Liz
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbcs [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 9:50 PM
> To: 'NFB in Computer Science Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] accessible webinars
> 
> Hey! Congratulations! You do us proud!
> 
> Mike Freeman
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbcs [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Elizabeth
> Campbell
> Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 6:09 PM
> To: 'NFB in Computer Science Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] accessible webinars
> 
> Hello all,
> Thanks for the helpful suggestions. I really appreciate them.
> I will keep them in mind for future reference.
> I passed all of the exams today,and earned my social media proficiency
> certificate.
> 
> Take care all.
> 
> Liz Campbell
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbcs [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Steve Jacobson
> Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 11:07 AM
> To: NFB in Computer Science Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] accessible webinars
> 
> Doug,
> 
> I would add that sometimes I have found the keystrokes to only be active
> when the focus in inside the FLASH player and on the time field.  This is
> more of a bother but still works.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Steve Jacobson
> 
> On Mon, 30 Sep 2013 11:22:00 -0400, Doug Lee wrote:
> 
>> Some Flash videos at least can be controlled with keystrokes when the 
>> Flash object itself has keyboard focus. You could try the following if 
>> the complexity of it doesn't bother you: Type Insert+Z to turn the 
>> virtual cursor off, Tab until you reach a control inside the flash 
>> area, then try up and down arrows for volume and left and right arrows 
>> to skip backward and forward through the video. Turn the normal virtual 
>> cursor support back on with another Insert+Z as needed.
> 
>> If it is practical to view the flash presentations at a different time 
>> from when you use the information in them, you could consider recording 
>> the audio content, such as with a tape recorder, BookSense, smart 
>> phone, etc. You could then review the information using that device.
> 
>> If the written information does not appear inside the Flash area in 
>> JAWS' virtual view of the page, you probably can't get to that 
>> information without a sighted reader. A reader may thus be another 
>> avenue to consider.
> 
>> On Mon, Sep 30, 2013 at 09:14:28AM -0500, Elizabeth Campbell wrote:
>> Hello everyone,
> 
>> 
> 
>> I have a quick question about webinars.
> 
>> My employer is requiring us to take several online training courses in 
>> order to earn certificates showing that we are proficient in areas such 
>> as social media and writing.
> 
>> The webinars are presented in Adobe Flash, and I'm finding that the 
>> information and controls aren't as accessible as I thought.
> 
>> I am completing the courses at home using my Windows 8 laptop and JAWS 14.
> 
>> Note, that these are not live webinars, but replays of materials from 
>> previous lectures.
> 
>> I'm curious to know how others on the list have taken webinars and did 
>> you have access issues?
> 
>> Some of the controls in Flash such as volume and rewind don't seem to 
>> be accessible. About the only thing that I can do is pause and play the 
>> lecture.
> 
>> Also, the lecturers often refer to PowerPoint slides that are shown on 
>> the screen. My sighted colleagues can look at the screen and take notes 
>> on the materials from the slide presentations which is something I 
>> can't do. After each webinar, we are required to take timed exams, and 
>> some of the questions are taken from the information presented on the 
>> PowerPoint slides. One question asked which symbol is used at the 
>> beginning of a tweet to send it out to a broader audience? I simply had 
>> to guess, as there was no way for me to know that.
> 
>> I sent an email to my employer pointing out my concerns ad that I felt 
>> that I wasn't getting an equal playing field so to speak. I suggested 
>> that the training company include a link where one can download the 
>> PowerPoint presentation for reviews, as I have the Office 13 suite.
> 
>> If anyone has suggestions, I would truly appreciate hearing from you.
> 
>> 
> 
>> Sincerely,
> 
>> 
> 
>> Liz Campbell
> 
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