From info at karlencommunications.com Fri Oct 1 03:47:42 2010 From: info at karlencommunications.com (Karlen Communications) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:07 2018 Subject: [Athen] PowerPoint slides question In-Reply-To: <04BE8DE2DBBF9D4C81B2225DA9D3D149448AA442A4@EX10.asurite.ad.asu.edu> References: <04BE8DE2DBBF9D4C81B2225DA9D3D149448A956452@EX10.asurite.ad.asu.edu> <32D9F49A8F834E139DB27BC2E0E4FC8F@htctu.fhda.edu> <04BE8DE2DBBF9D4C81B2225DA9D3D149448AA442A4@EX10.asurite.ad.asu.edu> Message-ID: <004001cb6156$13702730$3a507590$@karlencommunications.com> Yes, this would explain the "difference in versions" theory. Cheers, Karen. From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Teresa Haven Sent: September-30-10 4:38 PM To: gdietrich@htctu.net; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] PowerPoint slides question Danke -- another potential piece of the puzzle. Is yet another possibility since this prof has been teaching this course for 6 years and updates it every term... Thanks! _____ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Gaeir Dietrich Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:31 PM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: Re: [Athen] PowerPoint slides question In my experience, this happens when slides are copying from another PowerPoint presentation into the current one. For some reason, the slides that are copied are not seen by the program and are not included in the outline view. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich High Tech Center Training Unit of the California Community Colleges De Anza College, Cupertino, CA www.htctu.net 408-996-6043 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ _____ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Teresa Haven Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 8:20 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] PowerPoint slides question Aloha, all. I have an odd question that I hope someone can help with. I'm regularly asked to review various professors' Blackboard sites for the accessibility of their course content. I've recently started to see Powerpoint slide shows where some slides have all the text accessible, some slides have only part of the text accessible and part not, and some slides are completely inaccessible (blank in Outline view). In almost every case, the prof will have been using the same basic template for every slide, and producing very "clean" slides -- just a title at the top and three or four bullet points of text. Some profs are using Office 2007 and a few may still be using Office 2003. Does anyone have a clue what could be causing this erratic accessibility issue, and more importantly, suggestions on how to resolve it? I'm trying very hard to coach faculty to produce accessible materials in the first place, and they're trying to comply, but this problem is growing and retrofitting by re-typing the slide content into Word docs and distributing to students is not a reasonable solution at this time. Many thanks for any ideas you might be able to share, Teresa ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Teresa LW Haven, Ph.D. Supervisor, Alternate Format Program Disability Resource Center Arizona State University ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Oak Street Champaign, Illinois 61820 Voice: (217) 244-5870 WWW: http://www.cita.illinois.edu/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Privacy Information --------------------------------------------------------------- This email (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521, is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient, or agent responsible for delivering or copying of this communication, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete it. Thank you. From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Teresa Haven Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 3:38 PM To: gdietrich@htctu.net; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] PowerPoint slides question Danke -- another potential piece of the puzzle. Is yet another possibility since this prof has been teaching this course for 6 years and updates it every term... Thanks! ________________________________ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Gaeir Dietrich Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:31 PM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: Re: [Athen] PowerPoint slides question In my experience, this happens when slides are copying from another PowerPoint presentation into the current one. For some reason, the slides that are copied are not seen by the program and are not included in the outline view. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich High Tech Center Training Unit of the California Community Colleges De Anza College, Cupertino, CA www.htctu.net 408-996-6043 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ________________________________ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Teresa Haven Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 8:20 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] PowerPoint slides question Aloha, all. I have an odd question that I hope someone can help with. I'm regularly asked to review various professors' Blackboard sites for the accessibility of their course content. I've recently started to see Powerpoint slide shows where some slides have all the text accessible, some slides have only part of the text accessible and part not, and some slides are completely inaccessible (blank in Outline view). In almost every case, the prof will have been using the same basic template for every slide, and producing very "clean" slides -- just a title at the top and three or four bullet points of text. Some profs are using Office 2007 and a few may still be using Office 2003. Does anyone have a clue what could be causing this erratic accessibility issue, and more importantly, suggestions on how to resolve it? I'm trying very hard to coach faculty to produce accessible materials in the first place, and they're trying to comply, but this problem is growing and retrofitting by re-typing the slide content into Word docs and distributing to students is not a reasonable solution at this time. 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Teresa ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Teresa LW Haven, Ph.D. Supervisor, Alternate Format Program Disability Resource Center Arizona State University ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ________________________________ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Gunderson, Jon R Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 6:19 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network; gdietrich@htctu.net Subject: Re: [Athen] PowerPoint slides question There are tools from a company called: Virtual 508 that can be used to help make PowerPoint 2003 and 2007 more accessible. http://www.virtual508.com Jon Gunderson, Ph.D. Coordinator Information Technology Accessibility Disability Resources and Educational Services Rehabilitation Education Center Room 86 1207 S. Oak Street Champaign, Illinois 61820 Voice: (217) 244-5870 WWW: http://www.cita.illinois.edu/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Privacy Information --------------------------------------------------------------- This email (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521, is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient, or agent responsible for delivering or copying of this communication, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete it. Thank you. From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Teresa Haven Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 3:38 PM To: gdietrich@htctu.net; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] PowerPoint slides question Danke -- another potential piece of the puzzle. Is yet another possibility since this prof has been teaching this course for 6 years and updates it every term... Thanks! ________________________________ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Gaeir Dietrich Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:31 PM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: Re: [Athen] PowerPoint slides question In my experience, this happens when slides are copying from another PowerPoint presentation into the current one. For some reason, the slides that are copied are not seen by the program and are not included in the outline view. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich High Tech Center Training Unit of the California Community Colleges De Anza College, Cupertino, CA www.htctu.net 408-996-6043 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ________________________________ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Teresa Haven Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 8:20 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] PowerPoint slides question Aloha, all. I have an odd question that I hope someone can help with. I'm regularly asked to review various professors' Blackboard sites for the accessibility of their course content. I've recently started to see Powerpoint slide shows where some slides have all the text accessible, some slides have only part of the text accessible and part not, and some slides are completely inaccessible (blank in Outline view). In almost every case, the prof will have been using the same basic template for every slide, and producing very "clean" slides -- just a title at the top and three or four bullet points of text. Some profs are using Office 2007 and a few may still be using Office 2003. Does anyone have a clue what could be causing this erratic accessibility issue, and more importantly, suggestions on how to resolve it? I'm trying very hard to coach faculty to produce accessible materials in the first place, and they're trying to comply, but this problem is growing and retrofitting by re-typing the slide content into Word docs and distributing to students is not a reasonable solution at this time. 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URL: From ShelleyHaven at techpotential.net Fri Oct 8 07:14:01 2010 From: ShelleyHaven at techpotential.net (Shelley Haven) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:08 2018 Subject: [Athen] RFB&D software for both Mac and Windows Message-ID: <0835C04C-FDA2-4FC3-9EFF-5F7F23CCBD6E@techpotential.net> On RFB&D's website this morning: http://www.rfbd.org/readhear/ - Shelley _____________________________ Shelley Haven ATP, RET Assistive Technology Consultant www.TechPotential.net From norm.coombs at gmail.com Sat Oct 9 20:38:47 2010 From: norm.coombs at gmail.com (Prof Norm Coombs) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:08 2018 Subject: [Athen] Webinar: Moodle, Desire2Learn, Sakai and Blackboard accessibility Message-ID: <6.0.3.0.2.20101009203713.050031b8@pop.gmail.com> Webinar: Moodle, Desire2Learn, Sakai and Blackboard accessibility A Four-part fee-based Webinar Series on the Accessibility of Learning Management Systems Oct. 19, 26 and Nov. 2 9 at 2 PM Eastern Hosted by EASI: Equal Access to Software and Information Week 1 Oct. 19 Moodle Presenter: Brian Charlson from the Carroll Center for the Blind and Mark Thompson from the University of Illinois Week 2 Oct. 26 Sakai Presenter: Brian Richwine from Indiana University Week 3 Nov. 2 Desire2Learn : Janna Cameron from Desire2Learn and Ken Petri from Michigan State University Week 4 Nov. 9 Blackboard Presenters: Stephanie Cupp from Blackboard and Hadi Rangen from the University of Illinois EASI Annual Webinar Members register with the member username and password at: http://easi.cc/member/register.htm Those who register at the non-members link below will also receive a bonus copy of Coombs new book MAKING ONLINE TEACHING ACCESSIBLE and you can preview it at the publisher's site: http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470499044.html Non-members register at: https://www.secure.servsite.com/easi/enrollment/enrollment_pal.stml and when there, select Web conference and the date of October 19 2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Once you choose hope, anything's possible. Christopher Reeve Norman Coombs norm.coombs@gmail.com Making Online Teaching Accessible: Inclusive Course Design for Students with Disabilities by Norman Coombs published by Jossey-Bass Oct 10,2010 http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470499044.html From hascherdss at gmail.com Mon Oct 11 07:01:01 2010 From: hascherdss at gmail.com (Heidi Scher) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:08 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Question on alt media procedure In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Gaier, Our process is very similar to what John described. ?Who makes the initial referral? Counselor/Assistive Technology Specialist ?Is it collaborative effort? The initial referral is made by whomever talks with the student at the registration meeting - usually one of the Accommodation Counselors. But it could also be the director or assistant director. ?Who authorizes the final accommodation for e-text etc.? After the registration meeting, the student and I meet to discuss specific issues the student struggles with when attempting to access print, various formats, as well as aspects which John describe ("nature of the disability, whether or not the student has a computer - and is it Mac or PC, etc.") I make the final determination based on the student's registration meeting notes, the AT meeting, as well as disability documentation information. ?Are students required to show competency in using computer assistive technology such Text-to-Speech? No. Use of technology (software such as how to use DAISY) is demonstrated during our AT meeting, and the lab manger as well as myself are available to help a student should they have any difficulty once they receive their alt media (and software or hardware). ?Is the process the same for each student or does it vary? "The general process is the same. The nature of the accommodation varies." Any information you can provided regarding the approval process for alt media (i.e. e-text, audio, etc.) would be greatly appreciated! "The approval process is for the general accommodation. The specific accommodation is worked out with the student." During the AT meeting, I demonstrate DAISY (AMIS), TextAloud, and other software as might be necessary. This allows the student to have a better understanding of what is available and to see how he/she might utilize a specific format. Heidi +++++++++++++++ Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC Associate Director Center for Educational Access University of Arkansas ARKU 104 Fayetteville, AR 72701 479.575.3104 479.575.7445 fax 479.575.3646 tdd +++++++++++++++ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I was not planning to attend (budgets and such) but if I can get free hotel and meals I will definitely be Dan Comden's lackey for the week! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daniel Berkowitz Associate Director, Students with Disabilities Services University of South Florida Office: 813-974-4309 Direct: 813-974-5702 eMail: dberkowitz@usf.edu [cid:image001.gif@01CB694C.9574EC90] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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I'll still be Dan's lackey for the week no matter what! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daniel Berkowitz Associate Director, Students with Disabilities Services University of South Florida Office: 813-974-4309 Direct: 813-974-5702 eMail: dberkowitz@usf.edu [cid:image001.gif@01CB694C.B92E2070] From: Berkowitz, Daniel Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 2:00 PM To: 'hkramer@colorado.edu'; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Help with AHG Hi Howard, I responded to you message on Friday --- do you still need help with the conference? 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I'm working on setting him up with naturallyspeaking 11. He already uses a bluetooth headset for his phone. Does anyone have recommendations for what equipment would be needed on the computer end to receive the voice input from the bluetooth. I know you can purchase a wireless system with a mic from Nuance but what do you do if you already have a microphone. Thanks in advance, Howard -- Howard Kramer AHG Conference Coordinator Access Specialist 303-492-8672 fax: 492-5601 Disability Services Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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They have different versions and I use the bundle with the USB external audio card in my office with very good results. They aren't the solution for all hands free situations but check them out and see if they would work for your client. Phillip A. Goodman B.S. OTR/L 4126 Lien Rd. suite 104 Madison, WI 53704 _____ From: Howard Kramer [mailto:hkramer.atsol@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 12:58 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] wireless mics with NaturallySpeaking I'm working with a private client who has limited use of his hands. I'm working on setting him up with naturallyspeaking 11. He already uses a bluetooth headset for his phone. Does anyone have recommendations for what equipment would be needed on the computer end to receive the voice input from the bluetooth. I know you can purchase a wireless system with a mic from Nuance but what do you do if you already have a microphone. 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Thank you Nettie On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 10:57 AM, Howard Kramer wrote: > I'm working with a private client who has limited use of his hands. I'm > working on setting him up with naturallyspeaking 11. He already uses a > bluetooth headset for his phone. Does anyone have recommendations for what > equipment would be needed on the computer end to receive the voice input > from the bluetooth. I know you can purchase a wireless system with a mic > from Nuance but what do you do if you already have a microphone. > > Thanks in advance, > Howard > > -- > Howard Kramer > AHG Conference Coordinator > Access Specialist > 303-492-8672 > fax: 492-5601 > Disability Services > Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion > > _______________________________________________ > Athen mailing list > Athen@athenpro.org > http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org > > -- Nettie T. Fischer, ATP Assistive Technology Professional Nettiet, ATP Consultants www.nettietatpconsultants.com [916] 222-3492 Office (916) 704-1456 Cell -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hkramer at colorado.edu Mon Oct 11 12:22:22 2010 From: hkramer at colorado.edu (Howard Kramer) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:08 2018 Subject: [Athen] wireless mics with NaturallySpeaking In-Reply-To: <055DF1D101D64BF6BEF5959CADC10BC3@emp24> References: <055DF1D101D64BF6BEF5959CADC10BC3@emp24> Message-ID: Thank you Phillip & Wink. -Howard On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 12:31 PM, Phillip Goodman wrote: > *Hi Howard* > > *I don?t much use Blue Tooth but I do use some hands free mics. I like > the Andrea Soundmax Superbeam (www.andreaelectronis.com) . It is like a > desktop mic but it is small enough to rest on a laptop lid or an LCD > monitor. They have different versions and I use the bundle with the USB > external audio card in my office with very good results. They aren?t the > solution for all hands free situations but check them out and see if they > would work for your client.* > > * * > > Phillip A. Goodman B.S. OTR/L > > 4126 Lien Rd. suite 104 > > Madison, WI 53704 > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Howard Kramer [mailto:hkramer.atsol@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Monday, October 11, 2010 12:58 PM > > *To:* Access Technology Higher Education Network > *Subject:* [Athen] wireless mics with NaturallySpeaking > > > > I'm working with a private client who has limited use of his hands. I'm > working on setting him up with naturallyspeaking 11. He already uses a > bluetooth headset for his phone. Does anyone have recommendations for what > equipment would be needed on the computer end to receive the voice input > from the bluetooth. I know you can purchase a wireless system with a mic > from Nuance but what do you do if you already have a microphone. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > Howard > > -- > Howard Kramer > AHG Conference Coordinator > Access Specialist > 303-492-8672 > fax: 492-5601 > Disability Services > Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion > -- Howard Kramer AHG Conference Coordinator Access Specialist 303-492-8672 fax: 492-5601 Disability Services Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hkramer.atsol at gmail.com Mon Oct 11 12:23:26 2010 From: hkramer.atsol at gmail.com (Howard Kramer) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:08 2018 Subject: [Athen] wireless mics with NaturallySpeaking In-Reply-To: <005e01cb6970$7bb9f830$732de890$@edu> References: <005e01cb6970$7bb9f830$732de890$@edu> Message-ID: Wink, What do you do if you already have a bluetooth compatible mic. Do you still have to buy the wireless version of Dragon to receive the signal? -Howard On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 12:16 PM, Wink Harner wrote: > You can find out if the Bluetooth the client has is compatible or on the > list recommended by Nuance. You can have him try it out with ANY Dragon 11 > available as a practice run to see if it will work. Nuance will let you > purchase and return within 30 days for refund if necessary. Try it before > you buy it!! > > > > Wink > > > > > > *From:* athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] *On > Behalf Of *Howard Kramer > *Sent:* Monday, October 11, 2010 10:58 AM > *To:* Access Technology Higher Education Network > *Subject:* [Athen] wireless mics with NaturallySpeaking > > > > I'm working with a private client who has limited use of his hands. I'm > working on setting him up with naturallyspeaking 11. He already uses a > bluetooth headset for his phone. Does anyone have recommendations for what > equipment would be needed on the computer end to receive the voice input > from the bluetooth. I know you can purchase a wireless system with a mic > from Nuance but what do you do if you already have a microphone. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > Howard > > -- > Howard Kramer > AHG Conference Coordinator > Access Specialist > 303-492-8672 > fax: 492-5601 > Disability Services > Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion > -- Howard Kramer AHG Conference Coordinator Access Specialist 303-492-8672 fax: 492-5601 Disability Services Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kgslough at gmail.com Mon Oct 11 15:57:34 2010 From: kgslough at gmail.com (kyle slough) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:08 2018 Subject: [Athen] wireless mics with NaturallySpeaking In-Reply-To: References: <005e01cb6970$7bb9f830$732de890$@edu> Message-ID: You do not have to buy the wireless version. That version includes the headset. I would suggest using a 2.4 GHz wireless headset over a bluetooth. you can get a logitech one for less then $100 dollars. Kyle Slough On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 3:23 PM, Howard Kramer wrote: > Wink, > > What do you do if you already have a bluetooth compatible mic. Do you still > have to buy the wireless version of Dragon to receive the signal? > > -Howard > > On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 12:16 PM, Wink Harner wrote: > >> You can find out if the Bluetooth the client has is compatible or on the >> list recommended by Nuance. You can have him try it out with ANY Dragon 11 >> available as a practice run to see if it will work. Nuance will let you >> purchase and return within 30 days for refund if necessary. Try it before >> you buy it!! >> >> >> >> Wink >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] *On >> Behalf Of *Howard Kramer >> *Sent:* Monday, October 11, 2010 10:58 AM >> >> *To:* Access Technology Higher Education Network >> *Subject:* [Athen] wireless mics with NaturallySpeaking >> >> >> >> I'm working with a private client who has limited use of his hands. I'm >> working on setting him up with naturallyspeaking 11. He already uses a >> bluetooth headset for his phone. Does anyone have recommendations for what >> equipment would be needed on the computer end to receive the voice input >> from the bluetooth. I know you can purchase a wireless system with a mic >> from Nuance but what do you do if you already have a microphone. >> >> >> >> Thanks in advance, >> >> Howard >> >> -- >> Howard Kramer >> AHG Conference Coordinator >> Access Specialist >> 303-492-8672 >> fax: 492-5601 >> Disability Services >> Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion >> > > > > -- > Howard Kramer > AHG Conference Coordinator > Access Specialist > 303-492-8672 > fax: 492-5601 > Disability Services > Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion > > _______________________________________________ > Athen mailing list > Athen@athenpro.org > http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The other is the corrected URL where non-members can register for this fee-based 4-part series: https://www.secure.servsite.com/easi/enrollment/enrollment_pal.shtml *** corrected announcement is below **** Webinar: Moodle, Desire2Learn, Sakai and Blackboard accessibility A Four-part fee-based Webinar Series on the Accessibility of Learning Management Systems Oct. 19, 26 and Nov. 2 9 at 2 PM Eastern Hosted by EASI: Equal Access to Software and Information Week 1 Oct. 19 Moodle Presenter: Brian Charlson from the Carroll Center for the Blind and Mark Thompson from the University of Illinois Week 2 Oct. 26 Sakai Presenter: Brian Richwine from Indiana University Week 3 Nov. 2 Desire2Learn : Janna Cameron from Desire2Learn and Ken Petri from Ohio State University Week 4 Nov. 9 Blackboard Presenters: Stephanie Cupp from Blackboard and Hadi Rangen from the University of Illinois Those who register will also receive a bonus copy of Coombs new book MAKING ONLINE TEACHING ACCESSIBLE http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470499044.html Correct URL for registering: https://www.secure.servsite.com/easi/enrollment/enrollment_pal.shtml and when there, select Web conference and the date of October 19 2010. I regret the mistake and regret bothering you with having to correct it. From ron at ahead.org Tue Oct 12 07:01:18 2010 From: ron at ahead.org (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:08 2018 Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Biz Message-ID: <034401cb6a15$f17d4f90$d477eeb0$@org> Good morning all, I hope your all doing well and looking forward to seeing many of you at AHG in a few weeks. It is time once again to think about the ATHEN elections. With the changes to our bylaws last year we are seeking nominations from current ATHEN members for the positions of Vice President and Treasurer for a two year term of office. Secondly I am collecting Agenda items for this year's Business meeting at the AHG conference. The Business meeting will be on Wed Nov 16th from 6:30 pm to approximately 8:00 with the location to be determined. Thanks for your attention to these two important items Ron Stewart ************************************************************************* Ron Stewart MS Technology Advisor Association on Higher Education and Disabilities Chair, AHEAD Instructional Materials Accessibility Group (IMAG) 8300 West Weller St Yorktown, IN 47396 Mobile: 609 213-2190 Fax: 765 405-1484 ron@ahead.org http://www.ahead.org Remember you are making a difference in someone's life and you never know how your time and efforts will be passed forward. That is something to look forward to in the morning! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hascherdss at gmail.com Tue Oct 12 08:42:21 2010 From: hascherdss at gmail.com (Heidi Scher) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:08 2018 Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Biz In-Reply-To: <034401cb6a15$f17d4f90$d477eeb0$@org> References: <034401cb6a15$f17d4f90$d477eeb0$@org> Message-ID: I'm willing to serve another 2 years as Treasurer. Agenda item: Treasury report will be ready Heidi +++++++++++++++ Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC Associate Director Center for Educational Access University of Arkansas ARKU 104 Fayetteville, AR 72701 479.575.3104 479.575.7445 fax 479.575.3646 tdd +++++++++++++++ On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 9:01 AM, Ron Stewart wrote: > Good morning all, I hope your all doing well and looking forward to > seeing many of you at AHG in a few weeks. > > > > It is time once again to think about the ATHEN elections. With the changes > to our bylaws last year we are seeking nominations from current ATHEN > members for the positions of Vice President and Treasurer for a two year > term of office. Secondly I am collecting Agenda items for this year?s > Business meeting at the AHG conference. The Business meeting will be on Wed > Nov 16th from 6:30 pm to approximately 8:00 with the location to be > determined. > > > > Thanks for your attention to these two important items > > > > Ron Stewart > > > > > > ************************************************************************* > > Ron Stewart MS > > Technology Advisor > > Association on Higher Education and Disabilities > > Chair, AHEAD Instructional Materials Accessibility Group (IMAG) > > > > 8300 West Weller St > > Yorktown, IN 47396 > > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > > > ron@ahead.org > > http://www.ahead.org > > *Remember you are making a difference in someone?s life** **and you never > know how your time** **and efforts will be passed forward. ** **That is > something to look forward to in the morning!* > > > > _______________________________________________ > Athen mailing list > Athen@athenpro.org > http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Teresa.Haven at asu.edu Tue Oct 12 08:58:54 2010 From: Teresa.Haven at asu.edu (Teresa Haven) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:08 2018 Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Biz In-Reply-To: <034401cb6a15$f17d4f90$d477eeb0$@org> References: <034401cb6a15$f17d4f90$d477eeb0$@org> Message-ID: <04BE8DE2DBBF9D4C81B2225DA9D3D149448E106D28@EX10.asurite.ad.asu.edu> I nominate Heidi Scher for Treasurer. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Teresa LW Haven, Ph.D. Supervisor, Alternate Format Program Disability Resource Center Arizona State University ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ________________________________ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Ron Stewart Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 7:01 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Biz Good morning all, I hope your all doing well and looking forward to seeing many of you at AHG in a few weeks. It is time once again to think about the ATHEN elections. With the changes to our bylaws last year we are seeking nominations from current ATHEN members for the positions of Vice President and Treasurer for a two year term of office. Secondly I am collecting Agenda items for this year's Business meeting at the AHG conference. The Business meeting will be on Wed Nov 16th from 6:30 pm to approximately 8:00 with the location to be determined. Thanks for your attention to these two important items Ron Stewart ************************************************************************* Ron Stewart MS Technology Advisor Association on Higher Education and Disabilities Chair, AHEAD Instructional Materials Accessibility Group (IMAG) 8300 West Weller St Yorktown, IN 47396 Mobile: 609 213-2190 Fax: 765 405-1484 ron@ahead.org http://www.ahead.org Remember you are making a difference in someone's life and you never know how your time and efforts will be passed forward. 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It is time once again to think about the ATHEN elections. With the changes to our bylaws last year we are seeking nominations from current ATHEN members for the positions of Vice President and Treasurer for a two year term of office. Secondly I am collecting Agenda items for this year's Business meeting at the AHG conference. The Business meeting will be on Wed Nov 16th from 6:30 pm to approximately 8:00 with the location to be determined. Thanks for your attention to these two important items Ron Stewart ************************************************************************* Ron Stewart MS Technology Advisor Association on Higher Education and Disabilities Chair, AHEAD Instructional Materials Accessibility Group (IMAG) 8300 West Weller St Yorktown, IN 47396 Mobile: 609 213-2190 Fax: 765 405-1484 ron@ahead.org http://www.ahead.org Remember you are making a difference in someone's life and you never know how your time and efforts will be passed forward. 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URL: From winkharner at mesacc.edu Tue Oct 12 14:27:51 2010 From: winkharner at mesacc.edu (Wink Harner) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:08 2018 Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Biz In-Reply-To: References: <034401cb6a15$f17d4f90$d477eeb0$@org> <04BE8DE2DBBF9D4C81B2225DA9D3D149448E106D28@EX10.asurite.ad.asu.edu> Message-ID: <006501cb6a54$53287ab0$f9797010$@edu> Aye - in advance of the vote. ;>) Wink From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Gaeir Dietrich Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 9:55 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Biz I second the nomination of Heidi Scher for Treasurer. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich High Tech Center Training Unit of the California Community Colleges De Anza College, Cupertino, CA www.htctu.net 408-996-6043 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ _____ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Teresa Haven Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 8:59 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Biz I nominate Heidi Scher for Treasurer. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Teresa LW Haven, Ph.D. Supervisor, Alternate Format Program Disability Resource Center Arizona State University ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ _____ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Ron Stewart Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 7:01 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Biz Good morning all, I hope your all doing well and looking forward to seeing many of you at AHG in a few weeks. It is time once again to think about the ATHEN elections. With the changes to our bylaws last year we are seeking nominations from current ATHEN members for the positions of Vice President and Treasurer for a two year term of office. Secondly I am collecting Agenda items for this year's Business meeting at the AHG conference. The Business meeting will be on Wed Nov 16th from 6:30 pm to approximately 8:00 with the location to be determined. Thanks for your attention to these two important items Ron Stewart ************************************************************************* Ron Stewart MS Technology Advisor Association on Higher Education and Disabilities Chair, AHEAD Instructional Materials Accessibility Group (IMAG) 8300 West Weller St Yorktown, IN 47396 Mobile: 609 213-2190 Fax: 765 405-1484 ron@ahead.org http://www.ahead.org Remember you are making a difference in someone's life and you never know how your time and efforts will be passed forward. 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Draffan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:08 2018 Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Biz In-Reply-To: <006501cb6a54$53287ab0$f9797010$@edu> References: <034401cb6a15$f17d4f90$d477eeb0$@org> <04BE8DE2DBBF9D4C81B2225DA9D3D149448E106D28@EX10.asurite.ad.asu.edu> <006501cb6a54$53287ab0$f9797010$@edu> Message-ID: <00d501cb6ac0$6943d7b0$3bcb8710$@emptech.info> 'Aye' from me as well and just so sorry not to be catching up with everyone this year at AHG, but I hope to be at CSUN as I have been working with Ken and Mamoru on some projects (Uni of Tokyo) Hope to see you in sunny San Diego and can help out then if needed. I'll be Dan C's lackey any day ;>)) Best wishes E.A. Mrs E.A. Draffan Learning Societies Lab, ECS, University of Southampton, Tel +44 (0)23 8059 7246 http://access.ecs.soton.ac.uk http://www.emptech.info From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Wink Harner Sent: 12 October 2010 22:28 To: gdietrich@htctu.net; 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Biz Aye - in advance of the vote. ;>) Wink From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Gaeir Dietrich Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 9:55 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Biz I second the nomination of Heidi Scher for Treasurer. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich High Tech Center Training Unit of the California Community Colleges De Anza College, Cupertino, CA www.htctu.net 408-996-6043 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ _____ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Teresa Haven Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 8:59 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Biz I nominate Heidi Scher for Treasurer. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Teresa LW Haven, Ph.D. Supervisor, Alternate Format Program Disability Resource Center Arizona State University ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ _____ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Ron Stewart Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 7:01 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Biz Good morning all, I hope your all doing well and looking forward to seeing many of you at AHG in a few weeks. It is time once again to think about the ATHEN elections. With the changes to our bylaws last year we are seeking nominations from current ATHEN members for the positions of Vice President and Treasurer for a two year term of office. Secondly I am collecting Agenda items for this year's Business meeting at the AHG conference. The Business meeting will be on Wed Nov 16th from 6:30 pm to approximately 8:00 with the location to be determined. Thanks for your attention to these two important items Ron Stewart ************************************************************************* Ron Stewart MS Technology Advisor Association on Higher Education and Disabilities Chair, AHEAD Instructional Materials Accessibility Group (IMAG) 8300 West Weller St Yorktown, IN 47396 Mobile: 609 213-2190 Fax: 765 405-1484 ron@ahead.org http://www.ahead.org Remember you are making a difference in someone's life and you never know how your time and efforts will be passed forward. 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Saroj On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 3:00 PM, wrote: > Send Athen mailing list submissions to > ? ? ? ?athen@athenpro.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > ? ? ? ?http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > ? ? ? ?athen-request@athenpro.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > ? ? ? ?athen-owner@athenpro.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Athen digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > ? 1. Need someone to replace a late pre-conference cancellation > ? ? ?(Howard Kramer) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:19:29 -0600 > From: Howard Kramer > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: [Athen] Need someone to replace a late pre-conference > ? ? ? ?cancellation > Message-ID: > ? ? ? ? > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hello All: > > Does anyone think they can do a hands-on lab along the lines of the session > below: > > ?Lab: An Experiential Workshop on Learning Disability: Why some Students Try > Harder, Still Fail and the AT/Accommodations that can offer Solutions-- > > > -Howard > > Howard Kramer > AHG Conference Coordinator > Access Specialist > 303-492-8672 > fax: 492-5601 > Disability Services > Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Athen mailing list > Athen@athenpro.org > http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org > > > End of Athen Digest, Vol 57, Issue 15 > ************************************* > -- Saroj From winkharner at mesacc.edu Thu Oct 14 21:29:13 2010 From: winkharner at mesacc.edu (Wink Harner) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:08 2018 Subject: [Athen] pre-conference workshop?? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <893704352.160054.1287116953473.JavaMail.root@mailstore1.mesacc.edu> To Saroj & Howard et al on Higher Ground, Could we have them send the materials out ahead of time + send a PPT of the presentation? Could we set up a speaker phone for them to participate by voice while we (collectively) run the "show"? Run it through a "go to meeting" site, or have them send an outline or a recording of their presentation? If the issue is cost and the group can't afford to come, we could do the next best thing and have them be able to field questions "live" either by speaker phone or a video chat. A few thoughts to save the presentation... Wink ----- Original Message ----- From: "Saroj Primlani" To: athen@athenpro.org Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 3:52:35 PM Subject: [Athen] pre-conference workshop?? I have looked at their abstract and it appears to be a part of a study done by them. While I could talk about how different learning / functional limitations impact learning styles and can also talk about AT but I don't think I can replicate what the speakers were planning. If you are interested, contact me off-list and I will see what I can do. Saroj On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 3:00 PM, wrote: > Send Athen mailing list submissions to > athen@athenpro.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > athen-request@athenpro.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > athen-owner@athenpro.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Athen digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Need someone to replace a late pre-conference cancellation > (Howard Kramer) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:19:29 -0600 > From: Howard Kramer > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: [Athen] Need someone to replace a late pre-conference > cancellation > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hello All: > > Does anyone think they can do a hands-on lab along the lines of the session > below: > > Lab: An Experiential Workshop on Learning Disability: Why some Students Try > Harder, Still Fail and the AT/Accommodations that can offer Solutions-- > > > -Howard > > Howard Kramer > AHG Conference Coordinator > Access Specialist > 303-492-8672 > fax: 492-5601 > Disability Services > Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Athen mailing list > Athen@athenpro.org > http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org > > > End of Athen Digest, Vol 57, Issue 15 > ************************************* > -- Saroj _______________________________________________ Athen mailing list Athen@athenpro.org http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org -- Wink Harner -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Please feel free to log in at the Conference Management System (CMS) [https://www.hcii2011.org/index.php?module=users&norm_user_op=signup ] and then send your 800-word abstract until Oct 15. If you have any doubts or questions please contact me. * For more on eInclusion core concepts, visit Best regards, Ana Isabel projetarparatodos.com.br =================== * HCI International 2011 is jointly held with ten other conferences: - Symposium on Human Interface (Japan) 2011 - 9th Intl Conference on Engineering Psychology& Cognitive Ergonomics - 6th Intl Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction - 4th Intl Conference on Virtual & Mixed Reality - 4th Intl Conference on Internationalization, Design & Global Development - 4th Intl Conference on Online Communities & Social Computing - 6th Intl Conference on Augmented Cognition - 3rd Intl Conference on Digital Human Modeling - 2nd Intl Conference on Human Centered Design - 1st Intl Conference on Design, User Experience, & Usability Deadline for Abstract Receipt: 15 October. Paper submission - All submissions will be handled through the Conference Management System (CMS). An abstract of 800 words should be submitted in either DOC or PDF format through the CMS, and should include a statement of the objective and significance of the proposed presentation, a description of methods and a discussion of results. Papers in the theoretical category should deal with models, concepts, and structures; papers in the generic category should present research results of broad applicability; and papers in the applied category should show how the demands of particular application areas shape the way generic research is translated into practical innovation. No specific formatting guidelines apply for the preparation of the abstract. References, tables and figures are acceptable in the abstract. The 800-words limit excludes references. All submitted abstracts will be peer-reviewed by three independent referees from the International Program Boards. 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Presently, most of these students have to rely on limited college resources to access these books, but in this program, books will be electronically reformatted so that they can be read out loud by computers or e-book readers in a way that makes sense to students. The grant will help the project add 1,000 books, including 80 percent of the best-selling textbooks on college campuses. The partnership is being co-sponsored by digital textbook provider CourseSmart along with the Alternative Media Access Center of the University System of Georgia, and the AccessText Network, a nonprofit organization working with disabled student-services offices on campuses across the country. Typically, college students who have trouble with standard book formats could only turn to their disabled student-services offices to have textbooks translated into braille or scanned with rudimentary text-to-speech computer software. *That process is time consuming and costly,* said access center director Christopher Lee. *The staff basically have to be publishers.* With more advanced technology, CourseSmart*a joint venture supported by several major textbook publishers*and other developers are digitally reformatting hundreds of books that can be rented online at a much lower cost to the students and the institutions. Tom Hadfield, chief technology officer for CourseSmart, estimates that renting e-textbooks will save students up to 50 percent on their course material. *Rental is a big movement in the higher-ed course-material fields,* but without STEPP*s reformatting efforts, *renting textbooks excludes people with textual disabilities,* he said. 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Christopher Reeve Norman Coombs norm.coombs@gmail.com Making Online Teaching Accessible: Inclusive Course Design for Students with Disabilities by Norman Coombs published by Jossey-Bass Oct 10,2010 http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470499044.html From gdietrich at htctu.net Mon Oct 18 12:18:34 2010 From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:08 2018 Subject: [Athen] looking for Jean Wells In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I know that Jean left the CSU Chancellor's Office (essentially the CSU ATI staff was decimated a few months back), but I do not know where she has ended up. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich High Tech Center Training Unit of the California Community Colleges De Anza College, Cupertino, CA www.htctu.net 408-996-6043 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ _____ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Howard Kramer Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 5:32 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] looking for Jean Wells Has anyone had contact with Jean Wells at CSU. My emails have been bouncing back and I haven't heard back from voice messages. If anyone has alternate contact information, that would be appreciated. Thanks, Howard -- Howard Kramer AHG Conference Coordinator Access Specialist 303-492-8672 fax: 492-5601 Disability Services Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Norm At 05:32 AM 10/18/2010, you wrote: >Has anyone had contact with Jean Wells at CSU. My emails have been >bouncing back and I haven't heard back from voice messages. If anyone has >alternate contact information, that would be appreciated. > >Thanks, >Howard > >-- >Howard Kramer >AHG Conference Coordinator >Access Specialist >303-492-8672 >fax: 492-5601 >Disability Services >Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion >_______________________________________________ >Athen mailing list >Athen@athenpro.org >http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Once you choose hope, anything's possible. Christopher Reeve Norman Coombs norm.coombs@gmail.com Making Online Teaching Accessible: Inclusive Course Design for Students with Disabilities by Norman Coombs published by Jossey-Bass Oct 10,2010 http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470499044.html _______________________________________________ Athen mailing list Athen@athenpro.org http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org From SKelmer at stlcc.edu Mon Oct 18 12:32:18 2010 From: SKelmer at stlcc.edu (Kelmer, Susan M.) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:09 2018 Subject: [Athen] iPad things I should try Message-ID: I have an iPad to play with for a few weeks. I've been ignoring most of the iPad discussions because I didn't have one to use. So now, I want to try some things. What should I be looking at for apps, keeping accessibility needs in mind? Thanks in advance... 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If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing, or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Dave M. Thomas Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 2:02 PM To: athen@athenpro.org Subject: [Athen] 3 Questions Good afternoon! 1. Does anyone have thoughts concerning the advisability of purchasing the "Enhanced Support Plan" one can get with Zoom Text Magnifier Reader? 2. Does anyone know whether rumors that Kurzweil 3000 will soon no longer support the Mac OS hold any validity? 3. What, if anything, are DS offices doing concerning insuring equipment purchased either for students to borrow or to keep in an AT lab? Thank you! Dave Dave Thomas, Assistive Technology Specialist University of Denver Katherine A. Ruffatto Hall, 4th Floor 1999 E. 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My emails have been bouncing > back and I haven't heard back from voice messages. If anyone has alternate > contact information, that would be appreciated. > > > > Thanks, > > Howard > > -- > Howard Kramer > AHG Conference Coordinator > Access Specialist > 303-492-8672 > fax: 492-5601 > Disability Services > Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion > -- Howard Kramer AHG Conference Coordinator Access Specialist 303-492-8672 fax: 492-5601 Disability Services Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jbailey at uoregon.edu Mon Oct 18 22:33:41 2010 From: jbailey at uoregon.edu (James Bailey) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:09 2018 Subject: [Athen] 3 Questions In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1287466421.899906.alphamail@mailapps1.uoregon.edu> In response to my inquiry: "James, Kurzweil 3000 for Mac is not being continued. Period. Sincerely, David Bradburn Vice President, Sales Cambium Learning Technologies " -- James Bailey Adaptive Technology Access Adviser, University of Oregon 1501 Kincaid St. Eugene, OR 97403-1299 Office: 541-346-1076 jbailey@uoregon.edu > Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:01:50 -0600 > From: "Dave M. Thomas" > To: "athen@athenpro.org" > Subject: [Athen] 3 Questions > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Good afternoon! > > > 1. Does anyone have thoughts concerning the advisability of purchasing the "Enhanced Support Plan" one can get with Zoom Text Magnifier Reader? > > 2. Does anyone know whether rumors that Kurzweil 3000 will soon no longer support the Mac OS hold any validity? > > 3. What, if anything, are DS offices doing concerning insuring equipment purchased either for students to borrow or to keep in an AT lab? > Thank you! > > Dave > > > Dave Thomas, Assistive Technology Specialist > University of Denver > Katherine A. Ruffatto Hall, 4th Floor > 1999 E. Evans Ave. > Denver, CO 80208 > Phone: 303-871-2269 > Fax: 303-871-2248 > E-mail: dave.m.thomas@du.edu From jbailey at uoregon.edu Tue Oct 19 05:59:06 2010 From: jbailey at uoregon.edu (James Bailey) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:09 2018 Subject: [Athen] 3 Questions In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1287493146.544838.alphamail@mailapps1.uoregon.edu> Well, there's an oops update! I'm sure this is better news. "Good morning, That will teach me to not type so quickly. :) I meant to say that Kurzweil 3000 for Mac is not being discontinued. Hopefully I didn't cause too many gasps of shock yesterday evening. Thanks, David Bradburn Vice President, Sales Cambium Learning Technologies " -- James Bailey Adaptive Technology Access Adviser, University of Oregon 1501 Kincaid St. Eugene, OR 97403-1299 Office: 541-346-1076 jbailey@uoregon.edu > Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:01:50 -0600 > From: "Dave M. Thomas" > To: "athen@athenpro.org" > Subject: [Athen] 3 Questions > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Good afternoon! > > > 1. Does anyone have thoughts concerning the advisability of purchasing the "Enhanced Support Plan" one can get with Zoom Text Magnifier Reader? > > 2. Does anyone know whether rumors that Kurzweil 3000 will soon no longer support the Mac OS hold any validity? > > 3. What, if anything, are DS offices doing concerning insuring equipment purchased either for students to borrow or to keep in an AT lab? > Thank you! > > Dave > > > Dave Thomas, Assistive Technology Specialist > University of Denver > Katherine A. Ruffatto Hall, 4th Floor > 1999 E. Evans Ave. > Denver, CO 80208 > Phone: 303-871-2269 > Fax: 303-871-2248 > E-mail: dave.m.thomas@du.edu From gdietrich at htctu.net Tue Oct 19 09:52:25 2010 From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:09 2018 Subject: [Athen] (no subject) Message-ID: <689375EB399C4551AD50E1439813E169@htctu.fhda.edu> Job posting..please feel free to forward to anyone qualified and interested.. I wanted to let everyone know that AMAC has a Assistive Computer Tech Support Specialist position open in Atlanta, GA. The Assistive Computer Tech Support Specialist supports our customers (DSPs, students,etc) via the phone, email, and in person. Experience needed: Bachelors Degree in related field, 2-4 years experience with assistive technology software/hardware (ex. TextHelp, Premier, ClaroRead, Victor Streams, etc..), 1-2 years of Alternative Media production, experience training on software, above average computer skills, good phone presence, good listening skills, comfortable speaking in front of others, excellent time management skills, experience creating supportive documentation (WIKI, WordPress, videos, etc..), understanding LMS (preferably Moodle). Please send resumes to chris.smith@amac.gatech.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From skeegan at stanford.edu Tue Oct 19 10:31:48 2010 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:09 2018 Subject: [Athen] Web accessibility conference in San Jose, CA Message-ID: <4CBDD604.207@stanford.edu> Hello all, Just a note about Access U West - a Web accessibility conference that will be happening in January in San Jose, CA. It is a great conference and there are some excellent speakers who will be talking about emerging accessibility issues for the Web. More details available below! Take care, Sean ******** Web accessibility - you know you need it, now you can get it in one, two or three days of classes in sunny California in January. In October, the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act became law. Learn what that means to you and how you can most effectively implement web accessibility. AccessU West is the premier web accessibility training conference: Date: January 10-12, 2011 Website: http://www.knowbility.org/accessu-west/ Learn from world renowned accessibility experts to improve your design skills and to understand the both the need and the techniques for inclusive IT design. From the basics to the bleeding edge, AccessU will provide the resources you need. AccessU offers three tracks to meet your needs: Make it Accessible ? The Design/Development Track for people creating content, software, web sites and multimedia. All the how-to knowledge you need to be sure that people with disabilities can use what you create to make accessibility part of your design strategy. Make it Usable ? The Usability Track for people creating or evaluating technology. Learn how to make sure that your websites and software are usable by everyone, including people with disabilities. Set the Direction ? The Policy and Administration Track for administrators, managers and policy makers. Know the laws, and learn how to set up a program that works for your company and your team. This is a tremendous professional development opportunity for individuals, as well as a way for companies and organizations to demonstrate to their customers that they are committed to usability and accessibility! You can choose from one, two or three days of workshops: http://www.knowbility.org/accessu-west/ Space is limited! A group rate is available with the registration of six or more people from the same organization/association. Contact kim@knowbility.org for discount details. This institute is produced by Knowbility.org, a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. Knowbility's mission is to ensure barrier-free I.T. - supporting the independence of people with disabilities by promoting the use and improving the availability of accessible information technology. Sponsorship opportunities are available! See the web site for more information. http://www.knowbility.org/accessu-west/ From tft at u.washington.edu Wed Oct 20 11:13:02 2010 From: tft at u.washington.edu (Terrill Thompson) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:09 2018 Subject: [Athen] DO-IT is hiring! Message-ID: <14C6C8313F1842459FAAD0B3FEB9E42C6241D5CA@ads-mbx-02.exchange.washington.edu> DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking & Technology) at the University of Washington has a position open for a Coordinator/Counselor. The full job description and application forms are available on-line at: http://uw.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl (search for Req #68690). Here's an overview: COORDINATOR/COUNSELOR Req #: 68690 Department: ENGINEERING DO-IT Appointing Department Web Address: http://www.washington.edu/doit Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date: 10/15/2010 Closing Info: To ensure consideration, Apply By 10/29/2010 Salary: Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Notes This position may be 80-100% of full time, depending on candidate preference. The duration depends upon future grant funding. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation's premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) is a collaboration of the College of Education, the College of Engineering, and UW Information Technology. DO-IT activities serve to increase the successful participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. DO-IT has an outstanding opportunity for a Coordinator/COUNSELOR who will play an important role in this organization by supporting DO-IT projects related to the inclusion of students with disabilities in academic programs and careers, especially those in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Working on the program staff team, the Coordinator/COUNSELOR will coordinate and implement aspects of several of DO-IT's programs that lead to high levels of independence, productivity, and academic and career success for people with disabilities, employing technology as an empowering tool. Duties include: -Implement evidence-based practices to increase number of people with disabilities moving through critical junctures toward computing and STEM careers. -Coordinate on- and off-campus program activities that may include dissemination efforts, training, conferences, presentations, panels, and exhibits for students with disabilities, K-12 teachers, postsecondary faculty, administrators, parents, service providers, and others. -Counsel students, deliver instruction, coordinate activities, and chaperone in dorm during live-in programs. Arrange activities for students, transportation, disability-related accommodations. Hire, train, and supervise volunteers, interns, staff, and instructors to assist with activities. Arrange academic and work-based experiences for youth with disabilities. -Support students, parents, mentors, volunteers, faculty, school contacts, and other partners and engage with them via online forums. Foster synergistic relationships with stakeholders; influence, engage, and collaborate with program participants and partners; assess their needs and identify workable solutions. -Deliver presentations locally, regionally, and nationally. -Develop and write publications and electronic materials to help students successfully transition to college, succeed in college, and prepare for careers and K-12. -Help postsecondary educators, administrators, and employers fully include students with disabilities in their classes, programs, workplaces; consult with program partners to ensure their websites and offerings are accessible to people with disabilities. -Conduct surveys and focus groups to measure progress moving through critical junctures and institutional change. -Assist with managing program budgets and records in compliance with UW and funding source requirements. -Administer mini-grant awards. -Assist with developing new project ideas, identifying funding sources, and developing grant proposals. Requirements: Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience. Demonstrated experience and ability to work with youth and people who have disabilities. Must be versed in issues related to the education and/or employment of students with disabilities, including legal issues and appropriate accommodations. Must have basic understanding of computing, STEM, and accessible technology; able to work with high-level and subject matter experts in the field; and able to translate technical jargon into layman's terms. Excellent computer skills, including Internet (email, web), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and database entry. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; excellent planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills; experience with project administration and/or event management and the ability to coordinate multiple staff, departments, and deadlines. Experience hiring and/or supervising staff. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. Desired: Master's degree or Ph.D. Experience managing budgets, using adaptive technology, developing instructional materials/publications, developing web pages. Condition of Employment: Work will take place in the DO-IT Center in Seattle. Some evening/weekend work is required. Some travel is required to conferences and events nationwide. May need to live in a dorm at the University of Washington for a portion of a 2-week summer program each year. Valid WA state driver's license. A satisfactory outcome from criminal background verification is required prior to hire. Terrill Thompson Technology Accessibility Specialist DO-IT, UW Accessible Technology UW Information Technology University of Washington tft@uw.edu | 206/221-4168 From sozi1 at mscd.edu Wed Oct 20 15:27:33 2010 From: sozi1 at mscd.edu (Ozi, Selim) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:09 2018 Subject: [Athen] text book section 508 accessibility check list Message-ID: Hi All, Does any school has a accessibility check list given to their faculty as an requirement when purchasing material from the publishers? I am trying to type up something for the departments when they purchasing learning materials to give it to the publishers! Anyone? Thanks. Selim ?zi. Access Center , Disability Accommodations And Adaptive Technology for Metropolitan State College of Denver. 303-556-8387. This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. 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Access Center , Disability Accommodations And Adaptive Technology for Metropolitan State College of Denver. 303-556-8387. This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From travis at travisroth.com Wed Oct 20 16:00:45 2010 From: travis at travisroth.com (Travis Roth) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:09 2018 Subject: [Athen] text book section 508 accessibility check list In-Reply-To: <4CBF0E5F.B63E.00EA.0@linnbenton.edu> References: <4CBF0E5F.B63E.00EA.0@linnbenton.edu> Message-ID: <012c01cb70aa$a2135bc0$e63a1340$@travisroth.com> While not an university, HHS has done some work on accessible documents. They have some test guidelines and checklists for what they view as meeting Section 508. Perhaps you can use them as a starting point. http://www.hhs.gov/web/508/index.html From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Carol Raymundo Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 5:45 PM To: athen@athenpro.org Subject: Re: [Athen] text book section 508 accessibility check list Please post to list. We are working on the very same thing. >>> "Ozi, Selim" 10/20/2010 3:27 PM >>> Hi All, Does any school has a accessibility check list given to their faculty as an requirement when purchasing material from the publishers? I am trying to type up something for the departments when they purchasing learning materials to give it to the publishers! Anyone? Thanks. Selim ?zi. Access Center , Disability Accommodations And Adaptive Technology for Metropolitan State College of Denver. 303-556-8387. 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URL: From tft at u.washington.edu Thu Oct 21 22:04:00 2010 From: tft at u.washington.edu (Terrill Thompson) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:09 2018 Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Biz In-Reply-To: <034401cb6a15$f17d4f90$d477eeb0$@org> References: <034401cb6a15$f17d4f90$d477eeb0$@org> Message-ID: <14C6C8313F1842459FAAD0B3FEB9E42C62807757@ads-mbx-02.exchange.washington.edu> Hi All, I'm incumbent Vice President of ATHEN, but I do not intend to seek another two-year term. I plan to continue being active in ATHEN, but I'm also serving as chair of the EDUCAUSE IT Accessibility Constituent Group, which now has roughly 200 members and a long list of action items following its annual meeting at last week's EDUCAUSE conference. This means two things: (a) I'm too busy to perform both functions well, and (b) the diversity of our field can be better represented if there's diversity in its leadership. So, as you read this, if you have an interest in joining a fun and competent officer team in leading ATHEN to realize its goals, please consider serving as Vice President. The duties of Vice President are defined in the by-laws (http://athenpro.org/node/23) as follows: 5.3.2. The Vice President shall assume the duties of the President in his or her absence and shall have such powers and duties as prescribed by the President. The Vice President shall work with the Program Committee. And the duties of the Program Committee are defined as follows: 7.2.3. The Program Committee will prepare and recommend to the Executive Council a program of activities for the coming year to include dates and places for these activities. It will serve as the organizing committee for the annual meeting. It's been a pleasure serving as your VP. Thanks, Terrill Thompson Technology Accessibility Specialist DO-IT, UW Accessible Technology UW Information Technology University of Washington tft@uw.edu | 206/221-4168 From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Ron Stewart Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 7:01 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Biz Good morning all, I hope your all doing well and looking forward to seeing many of you at AHG in a few weeks. It is time once again to think about the ATHEN elections. With the changes to our bylaws last year we are seeking nominations from current ATHEN members for the positions of Vice President and Treasurer for a two year term of office. Secondly I am collecting Agenda items for this year's Business meeting at the AHG conference. The Business meeting will be on Wed Nov 16th from 6:30 pm to approximately 8:00 with the location to be determined. 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Please be aware that filing this email in publicly accessible records, or any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this message is prohibited. Follow Me [image: Linkedin] [image: Facebook] [image: del.icio.us] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ron at ahead.org Sat Oct 23 06:44:46 2010 From: ron at ahead.org (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:09 2018 Subject: [Athen] MyMathLab In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <098c01cb72b8$74a2b400$5de81c00$@org> Morning Melanie, Here is a pretty concise discussion on this very topic on the AHEAD list just this last week. Ron Stewart Math ML is fine as long as a programmer knows what is he or she doing? My school had web conference with Pearson team (programmers, legal team, director, sales etc..)yesterday Here is what they said : Pearson is committed to accessibility. Its Adobe Flash?s Fault!.. Here is what We have found out talking to them. - Their Development side has many faults using flash wrongly , programmers do not have any idea regarding the smart use of typesetting language embedded to Math ML. - They should avoid using excessive Flash and fixed font size etc.. - Programmers do not have a screen reader to test their product.! - They do not have an reasonable answer on why would you create my composition lab/myspanish lab with full of dynamic content Flash! In rich view, Where this could be totally accessible. - On citrix go to meeting their screen showed algebra mymathlab /homework where it was created entirely with flash, where we created the same content 100% accessible to demo to our faculty? To my opinion/conclusion , most of their my lab series can be provided accessible excluding some math! It?s matter of choise its not depending on Adobe Flash or somebody else. Another lame excuse came from their Legal department that Pearson talked to you guys last week and talked with National federation of the blind that you and the federation understands that its not Pearson Fault but rather the technology? Which is not true. Conclusion: if a company like Pearson prepares an accessibility statement on their web site and shows a video regarding the accessibility and if this video doesn?t have CLOSE caption it does tell me how their committed to the accessibility!. My school legal counselor and EEO have told our faculty that Pearson CanNOT sell their products unless its Accessible to All. Looking forward to talk more in Boulder if anyone has questions. Thanks. Selim ?zi. Good morning Ron and All, I would like to share my two cents regarding Ron?s report on Pearson meeting and its products accessibility. At first, to eliminate confusion when I talk accessibility I mean keyboard /screen reader accessibility with W3,WAI 2.0 recommendations. At my school I typically provide 300/400 books per semester, in accessible format in structured word , Daisy, OCR-tagged PDF?s, tagged HTML?s and in Braille. As well as using scientific notebook, LATEX embedded structured accessible books for MATH and Computer Science. It seems like my school has an Enterprise Agreement with Pearson!, Currently I am auditing my math lab, myeconlab, myspanishlab, mysciencelab etc.. I have audited them all using Jaws 11.0746, with firefox and I.E. Here some of the findings on mymath lab. mymathlab Audit Overview: Upon entering the Course Compass using JAWS version 11, the site?s home page is fairly accessible and uses helpful hotkeys, headings and ?skip navigation? links. The challenges arise after drilling down to the plug-in that allows the student to complete homework assignments. The problem with this module is that it is written entirely with Adobe Flash. One general issue that has occurred, when accessing this site , is that JAWS will lose focus with the flash player and simply state: ?Open Parent Document Button.? The only way to correct this problem is to navigate focus away from the browser window. This usually solves the problem.. Some other functionality issues, as described in further detail below, have to do with the way in which a screen reader user navigates each problem. Typical form control elements such as: edit boxes, check boxes, and Radio Buttons are not always recognized by the screen reader. Furthermore, the state of these elements is not noted. For example, after checking a Radio Button with the spacebar, JAWS is not always able to differentiate whether the object is marked or unmarked.. Another recurring issue is that many of the graphics used to represent buttons, are not always labeled. They are not recognized as graphics, or any element. This issue was especially problematic when trying to navigate a set of instructions, and JAWS would say something to the effect of, ? and then press the ?blank? button.? Having these graphics correctly labeled will be critical in understanding the procedures that are being described. Listed below, is a detailed description of the navigational and functional problems encountered when using a screen reader. HW1 Question 1 ? Graphic of the Continue button is not recognized or labeled ? Graphical help button is not recognized or labeled ? Graphical Check Answer button is not recognized or labeled ? The edit box for typing the answer is not recognized or labeled ? The graphic of Animation button not recognized or labeled ? The graphic of the Help Me Solve This not recognized or labeled Question 2 ? Radio Buttons not recognized or tagged ? Icons of faces not labeled or tagged ? Save button does not trigger ? ?Check Answer? pop-up windows are not accessible Question 3 ? Check boxes are not labeled as check boxes ? When check box is triggered, JAWS loses focus and speaks ?Open parent document button? (Firefox must leave focus and come back for JAWS to work again) ? Any action on the page causes JAWS to lose the Flash application ? Save button does not trigger Summary: Due to the fact that the issues are a recurring pattern, the above-mentioned is simply a sampling of the challenges faced. The easiest way to solve all of the above-mentioned issues can be alleviated by eliminating the Flash module (except when it is absolutely necessary for animation.) Most of the controls can be reproduced and easily be made accessible to screen readers. When working with mathematical expressions, style and accessibility can be accomplished by using the type-setting language known as LaTex. This will allow the screen reader user to access mathematical expressions in a linear way, while at the same time making the expressions look visually appealing to the sighted. I can easily say that by Auditing most of the my lab products that their accessibility commitment is weak.! I can understand that for Linear algebra or Calculus 3 lab work there are challenges with current technology! But building up a my spanish lab/literature/writing lab with entire flash content, without tagged/labeled graphics is not acceptable. To add an positive comment they have very dedicated accessibility team to respond and they are willing to help ? I would love to talk to you all in boulder in November and findout what others doing in their school?s. Selim ?zi. Good morning, In my voluntary role as the Chair of AHEAD's IMAG effort I had the pleasure of attending an internal Pearson conference on accessibility and innovation a few weeks ago. I am going to share, with fairly broad strokes, some of what was presented and discussed by the staff of Pearson as well as various industry and accessibility experts at the event. As one of only a handful of invited quests I want to express my thanks to Pearson for the opportunity to get a much better understanding of the complexities of the accessibility challenges that they face with their very widely adopted MyLab and related products. As I understand it there are at least two different underlying systems for the MyLab products, one for soft subjects (Literature, Writing...) and another for hard subjects (Math, Econ, and Stats). At this point they have a long way to go before I am willing to consider their products fully accessible but clearly they have done a very good job of identifying where the challenges are. They have also developed collaborative strategies for tackling them. To give you some of an idea of what they are up against; my understanding is that MyMathLab and its related products draw from a learning object database of over 700,000+ items. Some are accessible, but many are not. In dealing with these challenge some of the approaches they are taking have promise but others will probably result in an accessible solution but not an equivalent one for some users of assistive technology. This is not a situation that is unique to Pearson. It is very common to retrofit for accessibility based on adding complex and cumbersome steps to a product interface for users of AT. The only way to truly insure both accessibility and equivalent usability are to design them in from the outset, and that is not an option with the current versions of these products. MyStatsLab and related Pearson related MyLab products are all based on the same underlying technologies so are going to present a variety of accessibility challenges for users of assistive technology. As I understand it there are three types of content that the user will have accessibility issues within the MyLab environment: -HTML which for the most part should be accessible according to Pearson though I am not sure about the quality of the descriptive text that is associated with the image and graphical content. -Pearson's proprietary eText which as I understand is not currently accessible. -FLASH where almost all of the accessibility is related to the way in which the FLASH was constructed and is presented. Further, Pearson has had a JAWS script for the use of that particular screen reader with their MyLab products. The functional usability of that is not something I can speak to because I don't do use JAWS in my evaluation work for my clients. Unfortunately the link to that site appears to have been taken down in the last few weeks. I would suggest contacting the support group for the particular MyLab products you are using to get an update on this. There have also been some resent changes made to the presentation environment some of the MyLab products use that will increase the ease of use as far as the learning interface goes. I hope this provides some further insight into this very problematic situation. Ron Stewart From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Melanie Thornton Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 4:47 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] MyMathLab Happy Friday, everyone. I recall seeing discussions a while back on MyMathLab and seem to recall it not being accessible. One of our professors said that a rep visited them and said the new version is accessible. Anyone have experience with this? http://mymathlab.com/accessibility Thanks! 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Scott Lissner, University ADA Coordinator Office Of The Provost, The Ohio State University 1849 Cannon Drive Columbus, OH 43210-1266 (614) 292-6207(v); (614) 688-8605(tty) (614) 688-3665(fax); Http://ada.osu.edu ? Please consider the environment before printing this E-mail -----Original Message----- From: Disabled Student Services in Higher Education [mailto:DSSHE-L@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU] On Behalf Of Turner, Mark Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 6:30 PM To: DSSHE-L@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU Subject: CSU Accessible Technology Initiative Director position Colleagues, The California State University system is seeking a Director for its Accessible Technology Initiative. The position announcement has been released and is available on the Chancellor's Office Human Resource Services website. Please pass this along to those who may be interested. 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Barack Obama April 11, 2008 Eleventh Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability: >From Policy to Practice May 4th and 5th, 2011 on the Ohio State University's Columbus Campus The Eleventh Annual Multiple Perspectives conference continues our tradition of exploring disability as both a reflection of the human condition and the environment seen through the lenses of art, law, societal and individual experience. Multiple Perspectives reaches across typical divisions between disciplines and communities focusing on the intersection of disability with education & employment; scholarship & service; business & government; religion, race, gender & ethnicity. Past programs and conference updates as they become available can be found at: http://ada.osu.edu/conferences.htm. To be on the mailing list for the conference, send e-mail to ADA-OSU@osu.edu Presentations should provide an opportunity for participants to step back from the daily demands of access and reflect on tools and strategies needed to transform a commitment to justice and excellence into that future. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES 2010 Please Note: Proposals are due November 15th, 2010. Conference fees will be waived and lunch provided for presenters of accepted proposals. Presenters are responsible for their own travel and lodging. UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENT POSTER COMPETITIONS At the Eleventh Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability May 4th, 2011 On the Ohio State University's Columbus Campus The Multiple Perspectives Conference encourages students to network with professionals, the community, and scholars who share their interests in disability at its annual student poster reception. A generous gift from the Ella Louise Armstrong Foundation will fund awards (Graduate Research - $500; Undergraduate Research $200, Art & Performance $200 and Community Service $100, Class Projects $100 at this year's competition. Submissions may be based on: 1. Class Projects & Papers 2. Independent & Supervised Student Research 3. Community Service & Applied Problem Solving from Service Learning Classes or student organizations 4. Art & Performance Posters can take a variety of forms including print material mounted on poster board or display panels or arranged on a table; PowerPoint presentations, web pages or video presentations from your laptop ... * Presentation materials must fit on a 3'x6' table or along 6' or less of wall space * Presentation materials should present the information in 10 minutes or less * Presenters must provide their own equipment Visit these sites for tips on developing a poster presentation: * http://denman.osu.edu/resources.aspx * http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/speaking/poster/index.cfm * http://www.plu.edu/~libr/workshops/multimedia/posters.html Students and teams of students who wish to present a poster must send the following information to ADA-OSU@osu.edu no later than March 31, 2011 1. Title 2. Short Title - 12 word maximum 3. Description of their proposed poster topic - 150 word maximum 4. E-mail address, phone number, and surface mail address of coordinating presenter 5. As appropriate, university, department, grant, course or student organization affiliation 6. A letter of support from a faculty member or organization advisor associated with the project Submissions will be reviewed as they arrive; selected participants will be notified within 2 weeks of submission. Conference fees will be waived and lunch provided for all accepted presenters. FLAME OF NOTE: This year will mark the inaugural Ethel Louise Armstrong Memorial Lecture. A free public presentation that will compliment the continuing Ken Campbell policy lecture sponsored by the Columbus Advisory Committee on Disability Issues with a focus on culture, arts & disability. We are partnering with the President and Provost's Diversity Lecture & Cultural Arts Series to present FLAME on Wednesday, May 4th 2011 from 4-6. FLAME is an international touring band made up of eleven people with disabilities, including autism, Down's syndrome and blindness. They are featured in the 10/17/2010 edition of people Magazine will be releasing "Outside the Lines" their fourth CD and first with all original music in early December. FLAME's musical range is as diverse and their members with covers of Brown Eyed Girl, Black Magic Women, Summertime, Proud Mary and Another Brick In The Wall. On Good Morning America the band stated "We hope to change the world and the way people with disabilities are viewed through music" Visit us to learn more about our participants and how to become a sponsor. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hkramer.atsol at gmail.com Mon Oct 25 06:27:58 2010 From: hkramer.atsol at gmail.com (Howard Kramer) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:09 2018 Subject: [Athen] Clarification on my OneNote lab message Message-ID: Hello All: Someone pointed out that my previous message about the OneNote session was confusing. Let me clarify. A presenter cancelled for doing the OneNote lab session during AHG. I'm looking for someone to present in that person's place. It's scheduled for 2:15 - 4:15 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Thank you, Howard ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Howard Kramer Date: Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 5:40 PM Subject: Anyone interested in a OneNote lab To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Hi All: I have an opening for a 2 hour lab session on OneNote on Wednesday afternoon if anyone is interested. The original title was: Lab: Take Note of OneNote! Notetaking, Organization, Collaboration and Beyond! (2 hrs) the full description can be found online. -Howard -- Howard Kramer AHG Conference Coordinator Access Specialist 303-492-8672 fax: 492-5601 Disability Services Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion -- Howard Kramer AHG Conference Coordinator Access Specialist 303-492-8672 fax: 492-5601 Disability Services Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tft at u.washington.edu Mon Oct 25 08:37:43 2010 From: tft at u.washington.edu (Terrill Thompson) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:09 2018 Subject: [Athen] ATHEN VP Nomination Message-ID: <14C6C8313F1842459FAAD0B3FEB9E42C629FCDD1@ads-mbx-02.exchange.washington.edu> I nominate Gaeir Dietrich for ATHEN VP! Terrill Thompson Technology Accessibility Specialist DO-IT, UW Accessible Technology UW Information Technology University of Washington tft@uw.edu | 206/221-4168 From SKelmer at stlcc.edu Mon Oct 25 09:04:47 2010 From: SKelmer at stlcc.edu (Kelmer, Susan M.) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:09 2018 Subject: [Athen] ATHEN VP Nomination In-Reply-To: <14C6C8313F1842459FAAD0B3FEB9E42C629FCDD1@ads-mbx-02.exchange.washington.edu> References: <14C6C8313F1842459FAAD0B3FEB9E42C629FCDD1@ads-mbx-02.exchange.washington.edu> Message-ID: I second that nomination. Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 -----Original Message----- From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Terrill Thompson Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 10:38 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] ATHEN VP Nomination I nominate Gaeir Dietrich for ATHEN VP! Terrill Thompson Technology Accessibility Specialist DO-IT, UW Accessible Technology UW Information Technology University of Washington tft@uw.edu | 206/221-4168 _______________________________________________ Athen mailing list Athen@athenpro.org http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org From saroj_primlani at ncsu.edu Fri Oct 1 07:25:59 2010 From: saroj_primlani at ncsu.edu (Saroj Primlani) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:09 2018 Subject: [Athen] The H.R. 3101 bill, and its Senate counterpart, S. 3304 Message-ID: <003f01cb6174$94ed9590$bec8c0b0$@edu> Congress passes bill to make Internet, smartphones accessible for blind, deaf . http://voices.washingtonpost.com/posttech/2010/09/congress_passes_disabilite s_bi.html Now it is codified Saroj _______________________________________________ Saroj Primlani Consultant - Accessibility of CIT Resources Office of Information Technology NC State University Raleigh, NC 27609 saroj_primlani@ncsu.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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With the changes > to our bylaws last year we are seeking nominations from current ATHEN > members for the positions of Vice President and Treasurer for a two year > term of office. Secondly I am collecting Agenda items for this year?s > Business meeting at the AHG conference. The Business meeting will be on Wed > Nov 16th from 6:30 pm to approximately 8:00 with the location to be > determined. > > > > Thanks for your attention to these two important items > > > > Ron Stewart > > > > > > ************************************************************************* > > Ron Stewart MS > > Technology Advisor > > Association on Higher Education and Disabilities > > Chair, AHEAD Instructional Materials Accessibility Group (IMAG) > > > > 8300 West Weller St > > Yorktown, IN 47396 > > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > > > ron@ahead.org > > http://www.ahead.org > > *Remember you are making a difference in someone?s life** **and you never > know how your time** **and efforts will be passed forward. ** **That is > something to look forward to in the morning!* > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Lissner.2 at osu.edu Sat Oct 23 12:37:39 2010 From: Lissner.2 at osu.edu (Lissner, Scott) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:10 2018 Subject: [Athen] Multiple Perspectives: Call For Papers - Student Poster Competition - FLAME Message-ID: <80FCE4F8AFF74D4EAF5AE29906BFC6B504718D4C@Yukon.admin.ohio-state.edu> PLEASE DISTRIBUTE: CALL FOR PAPERS "We must build a world free of unnecessary barriers, stereotypes, and discrimination.... policies must be developed, attitudes must be shaped, and buildings and organizations must be designed to ensure that everyone has a chance to get the education they need and live independently as full citizens in their communities." Barack Obama April 11, 2008 Eleventh Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability: >From Policy to Practice May 4th and 5th, 2011 on the Ohio State University's Columbus Campus The Eleventh Annual Multiple Perspectives conference continues our tradition of exploring disability as both a reflection of the human condition and the environment seen through the lenses of art, law, societal and individual experience. Multiple Perspectives reaches across typical divisions between disciplines and communities focusing on the intersection of disability with education & employment; scholarship & service; business & government; religion, race, gender & ethnicity. Past programs and conference updates as they become available can be found at: http://ada.osu.edu/conferences.htm. To be on the mailing list for the conference, send e-mail to ADA-OSU@osu.edu Presentations should provide an opportunity for participants to step back from the daily demands of access and reflect on tools and strategies needed to transform a commitment to justice and excellence into that future. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES 2010 Please Note: Proposals are due November 15th, 2010. Conference fees will be waived and lunch provided for presenters of accepted proposals. Presenters are responsible for their own travel and lodging. UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENT POSTER COMPETITIONS At the Eleventh Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability May 4th, 2011 On the Ohio State University's Columbus Campus The Multiple Perspectives Conference encourages students to network with professionals, the community, and scholars who share their interests in disability at its annual student poster reception. A generous gift from the Ella Louise Armstrong Foundation will fund awards (Graduate Research - $500; Undergraduate Research $200, Art & Performance $200 and Community Service $100, Class Projects $100 at this year's competition. Submissions may be based on: 1. Class Projects & Papers 2. Independent & Supervised Student Research 3. Community Service & Applied Problem Solving from Service Learning Classes or student organizations 4. Art & Performance Posters can take a variety of forms including print material mounted on poster board or display panels or arranged on a table; PowerPoint presentations, web pages or video presentations from your laptop ... * Presentation materials must fit on a 3'x6' table or along 6' or less of wall space * Presentation materials should present the information in 10 minutes or less * Presenters must provide their own equipment Visit these sites for tips on developing a poster presentation: * http://denman.osu.edu/resources.aspx * http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/speaking/poster/index.cfm * http://www.plu.edu/~libr/workshops/multimedia/posters.html Students and teams of students who wish to present a poster must send the following information to ADA-OSU@osu.edu no later than March 31, 2011 1. Title 2. Short Title - 12 word maximum 3. Description of their proposed poster topic - 150 word maximum 4. E-mail address, phone number, and surface mail address of coordinating presenter 5. As appropriate, university, department, grant, course or student organization affiliation 6. A letter of support from a faculty member or organization advisor associated with the project Submissions will be reviewed as they arrive; selected participants will be notified within 2 weeks of submission. Conference fees will be waived and lunch provided for all accepted presenters. FLAME OF NOTE: This year will mark the inaugural Ethel Louise Armstrong Memorial Lecture. A free public presentation that will compliment the continuing Ken Campbell policy lecture sponsored by the Columbus Advisory Committee on Disability Issues with a focus on culture, arts & disability. We are partnering with the President and Provost's Diversity Lecture & Cultural Arts Series to present FLAME on Wednesday, May 4th 2011 from 4-6. FLAME is an international touring band made up of eleven people with disabilities, including autism, Down's syndrome and blindness. They are featured in the 10/17/2010 edition of people Magazine will be releasing "Outside the Lines" their fourth CD and first with all original music in early December. FLAME's musical range is as diverse and their members with covers of Brown Eyed Girl, Black Magic Women, Summertime, Proud Mary and Another Brick In The Wall. On Good Morning America the band stated "We hope to change the world and the way people with disabilities are viewed through music" <> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Barack Obama April 11, 2008 Eleventh Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability: >From Policy to Practice May 4th and 5th, 2011 on the Ohio State University's Columbus Campus The Eleventh Annual Multiple Perspectives conference continues our tradition of exploring disability as both a reflection of the human condition and the environment seen through the lenses of art, law, societal and individual experience. Multiple Perspectives reaches across typical divisions between disciplines and communities focusing on the intersection of disability with education & employment; scholarship & service; business & government; religion, race, gender & ethnicity. Past programs and conference updates as they become available can be found at: http://ada.osu.edu/conferences.htm. To be on the mailing list for the conference, send e-mail to ADA-OSU@osu.edu Presentations should provide an opportunity for participants to step back from the daily demands of access and reflect on tools and strategies needed to transform a commitment to justice and excellence into that future. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES 2010 Please Note: Proposals are due November 15th, 2010. Conference fees will be waived and lunch provided for presenters of accepted proposals. Presenters are responsible for their own travel and lodging. UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENT POSTER COMPETITIONS At the Eleventh Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability May 4th, 2011 On the Ohio State University's Columbus Campus The Multiple Perspectives Conference encourages students to network with professionals, the community, and scholars who share their interests in disability at its annual student poster reception. A generous gift from the Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation will fund awards (Graduate Research - $500; Undergraduate Research $200, Art & Performance $200 and Community Service $100, Class Projects $100 at this year's competition. Submissions may be based on: 1. Class Projects & Papers 2. Independent & Supervised Student Research 3. Community Service & Applied Problem Solving from Service Learning Classes or student organizations 4. Art & Performance Posters can take a variety of forms including print material mounted on poster board or display panels or arranged on a table; PowerPoint presentations, web pages or video presentations from your laptop ... * Presentation materials must fit on a 3'x6' table or along 6' or less of wall space * Presentation materials should present the information in 10 minutes or less * Presenters must provide their own equipment Visit these sites for tips on developing a poster presentation: * http://denman.osu.edu/resources.aspx * http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/speaking/poster/index.cfm * http://www.plu.edu/~libr/workshops/multimedia/posters.html Students and teams of students who wish to present a poster must send the following information to ADA-OSU@osu.edu no later than March 31, 2011 1. Title 2. Short Title - 12 word maximum 3. Description of their proposed poster topic - 150 word maximum 4. E-mail address, phone number, and surface mail address of coordinating presenter 5. As appropriate, university, department, grant, course or student organization affiliation 6. A letter of support from a faculty member or organization advisor associated with the project Submissions will be reviewed as they arrive; selected participants will be notified within 2 weeks of submission. Conference fees will be waived and lunch provided for all accepted presenters. FLAME OF NOTE: This year will mark the inaugural Ethel Louise Armstrong Memorial Lecture. A free public presentation that will compliment the continuing Ken Campbell policy lecture sponsored by the Columbus Advisory Committee on Disability Issues with a focus on culture, arts & disability. We are partnering with the President and Provost's Diversity Lecture & Cultural Arts Series to present FLAME on Wednesday, May 4th 2011 from 4-6. FLAME is an international touring band made up of eleven people with disabilities, including autism, Down's syndrome and blindness. They are featured in the 10/17/2010 edition of people Magazine will be releasing "Outside the Lines" their fourth CD and first with all original music in early December. FLAME's musical range is as diverse and their members with covers of Brown Eyed Girl, Black Magic Women, Summertime, Proud Mary and Another Brick In The Wall. On Good Morning America the band stated "We hope to change the world and the way people with disabilities are viewed through music" Visit us to learn more about our participants and how to become a sponsor. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tschwanke at wisc.edu Wed Oct 27 08:58:22 2010 From: tschwanke at wisc.edu (Todd Schwanke) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:10 2018 Subject: [Athen] Chalkboard tracking and digitizing? Message-ID: <20101027105822713.00000006000@AT_Specialist> Good morning Athen: Are you aware of or have you come up with any systems for tracking writing on a chalkboard to provide visual or remote access for students (particularly students with low vision) without switching away from the chalkboard? Are there any digitizing chalk holders or camera tracking chalk holders that would work similar to the mic's that web confering systems track? We have used and looked at a number of solutions including switching to alternate media (white board, interactive white board, or document camera) and other low-tech methods (notetaker, extra time with instructor after class, telescope or distance CCTV, etc.). But, I am trying to find out what technologies others might have used that still involve using the chalkboard and so that the student can track along directly with where the professor is writing. This could be done with someone operating a camera for pan and zoom, but what options are there to automatically track along with where the professor is writing and provide that in a real-time digital format? We already have a way to share streaming video with the student on their laptop in real-time, so mainly I'm inquiring about the camera and camera tracking or some other type of digitization technology. The quality of the image would need to be good enough such that the students could still read normal size writing and zoom in a little if needed without the image quality becoming too grainy. Also, there is the variable of a camera being obstructed depending where the professor is standing. If you have any suggestions, please also comment on cost, setup, and tech support. Also, any thoughts/experiences/preferences in terms of students using a CCTV with distance viewing options that they control to follow along in classes (such as math) where a chalkboard is the preferred format? Thanks, Todd Schwanke McBurney Disability Resource Center UW-Madison From Dave.M.Thomas at studentlife.du.edu Wed Oct 27 10:37:23 2010 From: Dave.M.Thomas at studentlife.du.edu (Dave M. Thomas) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:10 2018 Subject: [Athen] 2 Kurzweil Questions Message-ID: Greetings! Does anyone know if there might be difficulties using the Virtual Printer on Google books? And, I am now using K3000 version 12 as well as Window-Eyes but for some reason when I save a document after using the virtual printer I am unable to use the arrow keys to select from different file types. Thank you for any advice you can share with me! Dave Dave Thomas, Assistive Technology Specialist University of Denver Katherine A. Ruffatto Hall, 4th Floor 1999 E. Evans Ave. Denver, CO 80208 Phone: 303-871-2269 Fax: 303-871-2248 E-mail: dave.m.thomas@du.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Michael Nusen Coordinator, OASIS/CAC (Office of Accommodative Services and Instructional Support/Computer Access Center) Pikes Peak Community College michael.nusen@ppcc.edu 719-502-3022 -----Original Message----- From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Todd Schwanke Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 9:58 AM To: ATHEN listserv (athen@athenpro.org) Subject: [Athen] Chalkboard tracking and digitizing? Good morning Athen: Are you aware of or have you come up with any systems for tracking writing on a chalkboard to provide visual or remote access for students (particularly students with low vision) without switching away from the chalkboard? Are there any digitizing chalk holders or camera tracking chalk holders that would work similar to the mic's that web confering systems track? We have used and looked at a number of solutions including switching to alternate media (white board, interactive white board, or document camera) and other low-tech methods (notetaker, extra time with instructor after class, telescope or distance CCTV, etc.). But, I am trying to find out what technologies others might have used that still involve using the chalkboard and so that the student can track along directly with where the professor is writing. This could be done with someone operating a camera for pan and zoom, but what options are there to automatically track along with where the professor is writing and provide that in a real-time digital format? We already have a way to share streaming video with the student on their laptop in real-time, so mainly I'm inquiring about the camera and camera tracking or some other type of digitization technology. The quality of the image would need to be good enough such that the students could still read normal size writing and zoom in a little if needed without the image quality becoming too grainy. Also, there is the variable of a camera being obstructed depending where the professor is standing. If you have any suggestions, please also comment on cost, setup, and tech support. Also, any thoughts/experiences/preferences in terms of students using a CCTV with distance viewing options that they control to follow along in classes (such as math) where a chalkboard is the preferred format? Thanks, Todd Schwanke McBurney Disability Resource Center UW-Madison _______________________________________________ Athen mailing list Athen@athenpro.org http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org From Kenneth.Elkind at umb.edu Wed Oct 27 12:26:59 2010 From: Kenneth.Elkind at umb.edu (Kenneth Elkind) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:10 2018 Subject: [Athen] Google books :Kurzweil question Message-ID: <3EA5FBF402FB0E4EAEEAE0C6D21F1DC00241FD57@ebe1.umassb.net> I assisted the digital library department on the accessibility of their databases. We found that Google books is most inaccessible database. We tried Jaws, Read &Write gold and Kurzweil 1000 with no success. We was able to use Read&Write Golds screenshot reader feature allowing you to OCR a section of the screen, it is quite arduous and impractical if you need to read a lot of the content. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dina.rosenbaum at carroll.org Wed Oct 27 13:25:11 2010 From: dina.rosenbaum at carroll.org (Dina Rosenbaum) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:10 2018 Subject: [Athen] Chalkboard tracking and digitizing? In-Reply-To: <88C9E5B80FC64A469DF44C1AC78F853F6370567F78@cccsdna51> Message-ID: <2D1534612E95416A996F74DF3BE2172B@carroll.local> I think the Jordy is not a good device for this task; have you looked at smartboards where the info can be either viewed live on a laptop or saved and emailed to the student?? -----Original Message----- From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Nusen, Michael Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 2:22 PM To: ATHEN listserv (athen@athenpro.org) Subject: Re: [Athen] Chalkboard tracking and digitizing? Hi Todd, If this is for in-class use, for Spring '11 we are going to experiment with the JORDY head worn magnifier (magnification range is 4x to 50x). At this time I don't know if its auto-focus feature will allow a student to take their own notes. We have $3,200 budgeted for this which includes docking stand, case, monitor & S&H. Michael Nusen Coordinator, OASIS/CAC (Office of Accommodative Services and Instructional Support/Computer Access Center) Pikes Peak Community College michael.nusen@ppcc.edu 719-502-3022 -----Original Message----- From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Todd Schwanke Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 9:58 AM To: ATHEN listserv (athen@athenpro.org) Subject: [Athen] Chalkboard tracking and digitizing? Good morning Athen: Are you aware of or have you come up with any systems for tracking writing on a chalkboard to provide visual or remote access for students (particularly students with low vision) without switching away from the chalkboard? Are there any digitizing chalk holders or camera tracking chalk holders that would work similar to the mic's that web confering systems track? We have used and looked at a number of solutions including switching to alternate media (white board, interactive white board, or document camera) and other low-tech methods (notetaker, extra time with instructor after class, telescope or distance CCTV, etc.). But, I am trying to find out what technologies others might have used that still involve using the chalkboard and so that the student can track along directly with where the professor is writing. This could be done with someone operating a camera for pan and zoom, but what options are there to automatically track along with where the professor is writing and provide that in a real-time digital format? We already have a way to share streaming video with the student on their laptop in real-time, so mainly I'm inquiring about the camera and camera tracking or some other type of digitization technology. The quality of the image would need to be good enough such that the students could still read normal size writing and zoom in a little if needed without the image quality becoming too grainy. Also, there is the variable of a camera being obstructed depending where the professor is standing. If you have any suggestions, please also comment on cost, setup, and tech support. Also, any thoughts/experiences/preferences in terms of students using a CCTV with distance viewing options that they control to follow along in classes (such as math) where a chalkboard is the preferred format? Thanks, Todd Schwanke McBurney Disability Resource Center UW-Madison _______________________________________________ Athen mailing list Athen@athenpro.org http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org _______________________________________________ Athen mailing list Athen@athenpro.org http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org From norm.coombs at gmail.com Wed Oct 27 22:15:38 2010 From: norm.coombs at gmail.com (Prof Norm Coombs) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:10 2018 Subject: [Athen] Free EASI Webinar: Accessible Widgets Using Web 2.0 Message-ID: <6.0.3.0.2.20101027221246.05116690@pop.gmail.com> Presenter: Hadi Rangen, University of Illinois Wednesday Nov. 3: 11 AM Pacific, Noon Mountain, 1 PM Central and 2 PM Eastern Web 2.0 is a broad and not very accurate term mainly including a host of new interactive features of the Web. The Web Accessibility Initiative has developed guidelines to make Web 2.0 products accessible. The guidelines are called Accessible Rich Internet Applications, (ARIA). Hadi will provide an understanding of how to use WAI-ARIA to create accessible rich internet applications and point to some accessible widgets people can integrate into their Web applications without having to be HTML wizards. Even if you don't expect to do this yourself, you need to understand enough that you can tell designers that their accessible features in Web 2.0. You can read more and register from EASI's home page (easi.cc) or you can go directly to: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/326758/easi-webinar-accessible-widgets-using-web-2-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Once you choose hope, anything's possible. Christopher Reeve Norman Coombs norm.coombs@gmail.com Making Online Teaching Accessible: Inclusive Course Design for Students with Disabilities by Norman Coombs published by Jossey-Bass Oct 10,2010 http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470499044.html From ron at ahead.org Thu Oct 28 04:59:19 2010 From: ron at ahead.org (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:10 2018 Subject: [Athen] AHEAD 2011 Conference Message-ID: <011601cb7697$8dc09960$a941cc20$@org> Hi all, if you are not aware I am the technology strand manager for the AHEAD 2011 conference in Seattle. If you are submitting technology related proposals for the conference it would be very helpful for my planning process if I could also get copies of the topics you are wanting to present on. Thanks much, Ron Stewart ************************************************************************* Ron Stewart MS Technology Advisor Association on Higher Education and Disabilities Chair, AHEAD Instructional Materials Accessibility Group (IMAG) 8300 West Weller St Yorktown, IN 47396 Mobile: 609 213-2190 Fax: 765 405-1484 ron@ahead.org http://www.ahead.org Remember you are making a difference in someone's life and you never know how your time and efforts will be passed forward. That is something to look forward to in the morning! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gdietrich at htctu.net Thu Oct 28 11:58:52 2010 From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:10 2018 Subject: [Athen] AIM Commission Web Site Message-ID: <18443297DDA9464ABA98876DA2E4E603@htctu.fhda.edu> (Please forgive cross posts) Hello all! The recently formed federal Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education now has a live Web page on the US Department of Education site: http://www2.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/aim/contact.html (For general background on the Commission, I have attached the AHEAD press release that was sent out prior to the inaugural meeting.) The Commission has been tasked with reviewing the issues surrounding access to instructional materials for higher ed students who have print disabilities. At the inaugural meeting, I was elected chair of the Commission, and as chair, I want to let you all know that we want to hear from YOU! On the new Web page is an e-mail link for the AIM Commission (see below). Please make the time to express your experiences with, issues about, and concerns regarding providing accessible materials to your students. Please also encourage your students to take the time to provide their own feedback. It is very, very important that the Commission members understand the unique issues that we face in higher ed, and the more perspective that you can provide on these issues, the better. Just to be clear, do NOT send your comments directly to me or to this list. Your input will have much greater impact if you e-mail the Commission directly. Eventually, we will also be taking live public comment on these issues. We cannot reach nearly as many people face-to-face as we can through the Web, however, so please do consider taking the time to write the Commission directly: AIMCommission@ed.gov Thank you very much for your input and support! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich High Tech Center Training Unit of the California Community Colleges De Anza College, Cupertino, CA www.htctu.net 408-996-6043 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The HTCTU provides leadership, training, and support to the California Community Colleges in using technology to promote the success of students with disabilities. There is no success without access... -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Thanks! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich High Tech Center Training Unit of the California Community Colleges De Anza College, Cupertino, CA www.htctu.net 408-996-6043 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -----Original Message----- From: AFB Literacy [mailto:literacy@afb.net] Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 1:02 PM To: AFB Subscriber Subject: Fall 2010 issue of DOTS now available The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is pleased to present the Fall 2010 issue of DOTS for Braille Literacy (http://www.afb.org/DOTS ), a free newsletter that includes information about new braille products, strategies for teaching, and resources for teachers, parents, family members, and anyone interested in braille literacy. This month, read about: . Braille Transcribers-Thank You! . Prison Braille Programs . AFB & Perkins new partnership . Dates to remember . and more! To read the Fall 2010 issue of DOTS for Braille Literacy, follow this link: http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=6&TopicID=19&DocumentID=5348 We encourage you to forward DOTS for Braille Literacy to a friend, relative, or colleague. If they would like to sign up for an e-mail notification themselves (for free, of course!), they can visit: http://www.afb.org/myAFBnewsletter2.asp From scottk44 at gmail.com Thu Oct 28 14:51:05 2010 From: scottk44 at gmail.com (Scott Kupferman) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:10 2018 Subject: [Athen] AHEAD 2011 Conference In-Reply-To: <011601cb7697$8dc09960$a941cc20$@org> References: <011601cb7697$8dc09960$a941cc20$@org> Message-ID: Hi Ron, My name is Scott Kupferman, I'm a faculty member within the School of Education at California State University, Fresno. I have submitted a proposal to present at AHEAD, related to technology. It is as follows. If you would like any additional information, please do let me know. All the best, Scott skupferman@csufresno.edu *- Program Title* Easy captions: An open-source (free) video caption software solution *- Program Abstract* The provision of video captions as an accommodation presents challenges for disability service providers, particularly those with limited budgets and resources. In an effort to help alleviate this problem, the presenter has developed an open source (free) captioning software program that automatically produces captions in a user-friendly manner. *- Program Summary* Captions are on-screen text descriptions of dialogue and other auditory elements within videos. Although they are an important accommodation for students with disabilities, the provision of captions also presents significant challenges for disability service providers, particularly those with limited budgets and resources. In fact, a needs analysis, which will be shared during the presentation, and a literature review, actually report that the provision of captions is not met in nearly 40% of the initial accommodation requests. In an effort to help alleviate this problem, the presenter has developed an innovative captioning software program called Easy Captions. It is an open-source (free) university-developed tool that stemmed from a public-private partnership pilot project. Easy Captions has a user-friendly interface with three steps: (1) the instructor inserts their video (i.e. DVD, CD, or web-based file), (2) the software automatically recognizes the format and begins producing the captions, and (3) the instructor (or staff, student assistants, etc.) are able to use a spell, grammar, and self-check to ensure the accuracy of the captions. These three steps will be demonstrated to the audience during the presentation. Further, there will be an opportunity for hands-on usage of the Easy Caption system. The presentation will also include a discussion of how Easy Captions compares to current captioning production options. Attendees will receive a comparison chart handout, as well as a data sheet and a copy of the presentation power point. Easy Captions has been in use for two semesters by a set of six instructors in the following university settings: Biology, English, Education (2 instructors), and Nursing (2 instructors). Qualitative feedback was obtained from both instructors and students. Further, a formal user analysis was conducted that took into account a variety of factors, including the instructor?s level of general computer competency. These results will be shared during the presentation. Additionally, lessons learned and future directions will be discussed with audience members. One of the most exciting future direction possibilities relates to the use of Easy Captions in support of the expansion of captioning as being beneficial to all students, not just those with disabilities. This builds on the principles of universal design for learning. This presentation relates specifically to the AHEAD 2011 Conference sub-theme of ?Sustainable Access through Technology,? being that it introduces a new technology for disability services offices that may have limited budgets and resources, which is becoming more commonplace in this economic climate. Further, the public-private partnership that spawned Easy Captions is an ideal example of the conference?s general theme of ?Sustainable Access through Partnership.? The presenter has an academic background in Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology, and Rehabilitation. He has worked in a variety of settings, including several postsecondary disability services offices. The presenter is currently a university faculty member teaching assistive technology and other disability-related topics. His research, development, and teaching have led to several noteworthy awards and recognitions, as well as participation in the public policy/legislative arena. He has developed a variety of assistive technology products that are currently in use in the postsecondary and K-12 setting. On Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 4:59 AM, Ron Stewart wrote: > Hi all, if you are not aware I am the technology strand manager for the > AHEAD 2011 conference in Seattle. If you are submitting technology related > proposals for the conference it would be very helpful for my planning > process if I could also get copies of the topics you are wanting to present > on. > > > > Thanks much, > > > > Ron Stewart > > > > ************************************************************************* > > Ron Stewart MS > > Technology Advisor > > Association on Higher Education and Disabilities > > Chair, AHEAD Instructional Materials Accessibility Group (IMAG) > > > > 8300 West Weller St > > Yorktown, IN 47396 > > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > > > ron@ahead.org > > http://www.ahead.org > > *Remember you are making a difference in someone?s life** **and you never > know how your time** **and efforts will be passed forward. ** **That is > something to look forward to in the morning!* > > > > _______________________________________________ > Athen mailing list > Athen@athenpro.org > http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Everyone in our system who has tried the IRTI products for production had been disappointed. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich High Tech Center Training Unit of the California Community Colleges De Anza College, Cupertino, CA www.htctu.net 408-996-6043 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ _____ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Al Puzzuoli Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:33 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network (athen@athenpro.org) Subject: [Athen] Upgrading our Book production Platform Hello, We are in the process of researching book production tools. I wonder whether anyone has done reviews comparing the various options, such as the eClypse products from IRTI, Dolphin's offerings, etc.? If not, I would be very much interested in conversing with someone who has had experience with such products to discuss pros and cons. 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