From skeegan at stanford.edu Mon May 9 12:36:50 2011 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:22 2018 Subject: [Athen] New ATHEN List Information Message-ID: <4DC84252.2090001@stanford.edu> Hello ATHEN List Members, Thank you for your patience as we have migrated the ATHEN list to a new provider. Your account settings and the list archives have been preserved. !IMPORTANT! - We now have a new list e-mail address. To send messages to the list, please use: athen-list@u.washington.edu To view information about the list, please visit: https://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list The list archives are also available from the above page or by visiting: http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/pipermail/athen-list/ I will be reposting all messages that were in the queue as we migrated the list over to our new hosting provider. My apologies once again for this disruption. We are now be able to send messages to the growing ATHEN list and engage in on-going dialogue with our community. Please take a moment to update your e-mail list settings to reflect the new ATHEN-List address. Take care, Sean -- Sean Keegan Associate Director, Assistive Technology Office of Accessible Education - Stanford University http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/oae From Teresa.Haven at asu.edu Mon May 9 14:23:46 2011 From: Teresa.Haven at asu.edu (Teresa Haven) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Position Announcement Message-ID: <04BE8DE2DBBF9D4C81B2225DA9D3D149452812423C@EX10.asurite.ad.asu.edu> Please forgive cross-postings; I am posting this as a favor for a colleague at another institution. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Teresa LW Haven, Ph.D. Supervisor, Alternative Format Services Disability Resource Center Arizona State University ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Job Announcement FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN JOB TITLE: Director - Media Center REPORTS TO: Chief Operating officer Term: Full-time Salary: $55,000 to $65,000 Annually, DOE Please send electronic resumes in Ms-Word only to mnelson@seeitourway.org. Duties and Responsibilities: ? Oversees the day-to-day operation of the braille and large-print Media center including hiring, training, supervising and evaluating staff and volunteers; purchasing books, assigning and monitoring document/book production projects, managin storage/inventory and purging of books and instructional materials. ? Performs the duties of APH Trustee on behalf of the FBC including management of the allocation and utilization of Federal Quota funds, providing contractual required reporting, and attending the APH annual meeting. ? Manages the prison braille transcription program to include developing an e-text conversion component. ? Responsible for ensuring the Media Center operates in the most state-of-the-art way as regards to process and production of documents in any format utilizing all accessible document standards. ? Responsible for evolving the Media Center to become an "anytime access center" in line with the FBC Roadmap. ? Conducts periodic program needs assessments and program evaluations based on measurable outputs and outcomes and compiles program reports for the executive team. ? Participates in the development of short and long range program planning and initiates, designs, and implements programs to meet specific needs of the department/organization. ? Facilitates staff development in alignment with the organization's goals and objectives including planning and conducting meetings, in-services and workshops for staff and community including periodic FBC weekend events. ? Participates in the preparation of grants and RFP proposals. ? Prepares and submits the departmental budget, monitors expenditures of funds, and ensures proper billing of provided services. ? Acts as the department's primary liaison to the community, state agencies, and school districts representing FBC in a professional manner, and in the best interests of the organization. ? Continues personal and professional development through activities such as: involvement in professional organizations, attending and presenting at professional conferences, teaching university courses, visiting colleagues in their environments, writing for publications, and engaging in professional reading. ? Performs additional duties and accepts other responsibilities as may be assigned by members of the executive team. Minimum Qualifications: ? Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, ? Two years experience in providing accessible documents to blind and visually impaired individuals (braille, large print, and electronic files) ? Must have excellent knowledge of Braille and be able to obtain transcription certification from the Library of Congress. ? Ability to maintain complete and accurate records of department activities ? Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with professionals, volunteers, persons with vision loss/disabilities and their families ? Excellent oral and written communication skills ? Ability to work as a collaborative team member -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From skeegan at stanford.edu Mon May 9 14:43:09 2011 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Formula Maker Message-ID: <4DC85FED.6030203@stanford.edu> Any of you all in Athen-Land know anything about this app. and specifically if its resembles Math Type means it can convert the dictated math into MATH ML? Inquiring minds want to know!! Throwing down the gauntlet to my expert peeps. Thanks in advance. Wink Formula By StartApp View More By This Developer Open iTunes to buy and download apps. Description ★★★ Find math symbols by own voice! ★★★ ❒ Speech recognition added ❒ Formula is equation editor with awesome interface, which resemble MathType. It's very simple, easy and useful. Type, save, copy to clipboard, mail and export your equations with a single motion. Is compatible with most editors like Pages, Keynote, GoDocs, etc. Features: - A lot of custom + native keyboards with TEX commands for all frequently used symbols - Real time equation preview - Voice recognition to find math symbols - Copy functionality - Export formula to album, or iTunes (Documents folder). - Customize equation image size on the fly. ...More Formula Support What's New in Version 1.1 ✓ Math symbols from voice recognition. Find commands by speech ! ★ Watch video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDaYCX9ln-k ✓ Save formulas bug fix. Wink Ms. Wink Harner From skeegan at stanford.edu Mon May 9 14:44:54 2011 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: ZoomText Compatibility Message-ID: <4DC86056.8060804@stanford.edu> Hi Athenites A burning question for a Friday afternoon: We are replacing some of our computers in the adaptive lab & the new OS is WIN7 64 bit. Any of you out there know of compatibility issues with Zoomtext 9.02 and this OS? Please include Debbie (above) in the replies. Thanks in advance for your great knowledge & collective wisdom. Ms. Wink Harner Manager Disability Resources & Services Mesa Community College 1833 W. Southern Avenue Mesa AZ 85202 480-461-7447 winkharner@mesacc.edu From skeegan at stanford.edu Mon May 9 14:46:29 2011 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: screen reader accessibility for QUIA Message-ID: <4DC860B5.60605@stanford.edu> Hi all DSSHE-landers & ATHEN folks, We have a student who is blind enrolled in a SPA201 class this summer. The book (VISTAS: Blanco & Donley 3rd Edition) & lab materials are all online. We are working at making e-conversions to some of the handouts & worksheets now, but my question for you all today is whether any of you have experience in working with a blind Spanish language learner in an online format --the software used is QUIA and I want to know if you know of any techno-tips on screen readers in this environment. Any ideas, suggestions or work arounds would be greatly and most deeply appreciated! Thanks in advance, Wink Ms. Wink Harner Manager Disability Resources & Services Mesa Community College 1833 W. Southern Avenue Mesa AZ 85202 480-461-7447 winkharner@mesacc.edu -- Sean Keegan Associate Director, Assistive Technology Office of Accessible Education - Stanford University http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/oae From skeegan at stanford.edu Mon May 9 14:53:17 2011 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Transferring Dragon 10 voice files Message-ID: <4DC8624D.3050802@stanford.edu> We are getting new machines around campus, and our VP of Academic Affairs is using Dragon Preferred 10 on his computer. Of course, he's about to get a new computer...and he doesn't want to retrain (nor do I want him to retrain!) Dragon. Anyone have step-by-step instructions already written up for transferring Dragon voice files to a new PC? Trying not to reinvent the wheel... Thanks in advance!! Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 From skeegan at stanford.edu Mon May 9 15:26:36 2011 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Confirmation of Discounted Conference Registration Codes for ATIA Message-ID: <4DC86A1C.1020904@stanford.edu> For those of you interested in attending ATIA, here is the discount information we received as part of ATHEN's relationship with ATIA. Ron Stewart Having trouble viewing this email? Click here ATIAPartners2011 Dear ATIA Alliance Partner, PLEASE FORWARD TO YOUR MEMBERS, AFFILIATES & COLLEAGUES We're pleased to announce your members, affiliates, and colleagues are eligible for discounted admission to attend both the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) 2011 Chicago Conference and the ATIA 2012 Orlando Conference. A $25 per person discount from onsite registration is available to ATIA Alliance Partner members and affiliates. Complimentary registrations - ATIA continues its policy of awarding one (1) complimentary registration for every ten (10) partner program registrations. As a direct result of partner feedback, this policy was instituted to offer greater opportunities to increase attendance options for larger partner groups. One Alliance Partner Registration Code - there is one registration code for your organization to distribute for both ATIA 2011 Chicago and ATIA 2012 Orlando registration. $25 discount provided to candidates by Alliance Partners only. Discount is applied to full registration tier (Early Bird/Regular/Advance/Late). Cannot be applied with another discount offer. A discount code look up table and a sample conference e-mail announcing discounted registration are available for download from the Alliance Partner e-Marketing Toolkit web page: Alliance Partner e-Marketing Toolkit To help you take full advantage of this discounted registration program, please use the following Alliance Partner code for either conference registration: PANJ3 Register online (for conference and Exhibit Hall): for ATIA 2011 Chicago: http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4020 For ATIA 2012 Orlando: http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4021 You will be prompted enter your coupon code. Enter the code: PANJ3 5 Easy Ways to Register: online, e-mail, fax, mailor telephone for ATIA 2011 Chicago and ATIA 2012 Orlando. Enter the code: PANJ3 Download registration forms (for conference and Exhibit Hall): For ATIA 2011 Chicago: http://www.atia.org/downloadREG11 For ATIA 2012 Orlando: http://www.atia.org/downloadREG12 The ATIA Chicago conference room rate of $159 runs through October 10, 2011 or the room block sells out, whichever comes first. The ATIA Orlando conference room rate of $152runs through January 2, 2012 or the room block sells out, whichever comes first. From houstonc at saclink.csus.edu Mon May 9 15:28:16 2011 From: houstonc at saclink.csus.edu (Houston, Carol S) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Transferring Dragon 10 voice files In-Reply-To: <4DC8624D.3050802@stanford.edu> References: <4DC8624D.3050802@stanford.edu> Message-ID: <66FFD6EDA3381240932FB095B9611B6AE1406B210D@sl6.saclink.csus.edu> Susan, Export his voice file to a USB and then import the voice file in the new computer. See the attachment Carol -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Sean J Keegan Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 2:53 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Repost: Transferring Dragon 10 voice files We are getting new machines around campus, and our VP of Academic Affairs is using Dragon Preferred 10 on his computer. Of course, he's about to get a new computer...and he doesn't want to retrain (nor do I want him to retrain!) Dragon. Anyone have step-by-step instructions already written up for transferring Dragon voice files to a new PC? Trying not to reinvent the wheel... Thanks in advance!! Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Import-Export 2-8-11.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 325892 bytes Desc: Import-Export 2-8-11.pdf URL: From gdietrich at htctu.net Mon May 9 15:37:19 2011 From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Transferring Dragon 10 voice files In-Reply-To: <4DC8624D.3050802@stanford.edu> References: <4DC8624D.3050802@stanford.edu> Message-ID: <4A4558A3B7CD459BA66CAABB96F6E784@htctu.fhda.edu> It's almost too easy for directions. Just insert a thumb drive into the USB port, and go to Manage Users > Advanced > Export on the old machine. On the new machine, have him create a new user and choose the dictation source. He can choose not to run general training. He will still need to run the microphone check, which is a good idea anyway. Then on the new machine, insert thumb drive, choosing Manage Users > Advanced > Import. That's it very simple. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 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: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Sean J Keegan Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 2:53 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Repost: Transferring Dragon 10 voice files We are getting new machines around campus, and our VP of Academic Affairs is using Dragon Preferred 10 on his computer. Of course, he's about to get a new computer...and he doesn't want to retrain (nor do I want him to retrain!) Dragon. Anyone have step-by-step instructions already written up for transferring Dragon voice files to a new PC? Trying not to reinvent the wheel... Thanks in advance!! Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From skeegan at stanford.edu Mon May 9 15:45:08 2011 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation Message-ID: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group to do an objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current version of Google Apps. This would be of a similar nature of our work on the iTunes work we did a few years back. If you are aware of anyone who has already done a compressive, cross disability evaluation that is great and I will pass that on to those who have inquired. At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available bandwidth to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader of the project. Ron Stewart ************************************************************************ Ron Stewart Managing Consultant Altformat Solutions LLC 8300 West Weller St Yorktown, IN 47396 Mobile: 609 213-2190 Fax: 765 405-1484 ron@altformatsolutions.com www.altformatsolutions.com From Weston.Taylor at ColoradoCollege.edu Mon May 9 15:47:14 2011 From: Weston.Taylor at ColoradoCollege.edu (Weston Taylor) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: ZoomText Compatibility In-Reply-To: <4DC86056.8060804@stanford.edu> References: <4DC86056.8060804@stanford.edu> Message-ID: I've got Zoomtext 9.1 (network license) and Windows 7 32 bit and the install failed. AISquared, makers of Zoomtext, sent me an update that worked just fine. I assume the 9.1.x update would work just fine on 64 bit Windows. The folks at AISquared might be able to give you more specifics, though. Their information: Support: (802) 362-3612 then press option #3 (couldn't find Debbie's address) -----Original Message----- From: Sean J Keegan [mailto:skeegan@stanford.edu] Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 3:45 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Repost: ZoomText Compatibility Hi Athenites A burning question for a Friday afternoon: We are replacing some of our computers in the adaptive lab & the new OS is WIN7 64 bit. Any of you out there know of compatibility issues with Zoomtext 9.02 and this OS? Please include Debbie (above) in the replies. Thanks in advance for your great knowledge & collective wisdom. Ms. Wink Harner Manager Disability Resources & Services Mesa Community College 1833 W. Southern Avenue Mesa AZ 85202 480-461-7447 winkharner@mesacc.edu From skeegan at stanford.edu Mon May 9 16:21:59 2011 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: FW: Accessible Technology Coalition Free Webinars May Calendar Message-ID: <4DC87717.8050808@stanford.edu> Dear ATHEN members, The Center for Accessible Technology has launched a program called the Accessible Technology Coalition to provide online information and training on Assistive Technology. Our website includes a articles on a variety of AT topics and recent news from the field. We also offer access to free webinars in our online classroom. Below is the information on what's upcoming. Hope to see you in a webinar! Karen Karen Sheehan Director of Marketing Accessible Technology Coalition (a program of CforAT) ksheehan@cforat.org 510-841-3224 X2021 www.atcoalition.org May_June ATC Online Classroom Calendar Greetings ATHEN Members, It's May and we've got a new lineup of free webinars on the schedule! The only requirement is that you have signed up for a free membership in the ATC. Join Now! Webinar Schedule Nonprofits at a Tipping Point - Bringing Your Mission Online Are you thinking about setting up your own online classroom? This webinar will explore how to more effectively serve your community through online instruction. Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time Read More and Register Telling Our Stories - Alice Sheppard Our host, Anthony Tusler, will interview Alice Sheppard, a wheelchair dancer for AXIS Dance Troupe. Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time Read More and Register E-Z Web Accessibility: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) as a Powerful Accessibility Tool Cascading Style Sheets can help your website meet many accessibility guidelines. Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time Read More and Register iPads and Communication Apps: Making a Good Choice There is no one-size-fits all strategy for determining which communication app will work the best. This webinar will provide ideas on how to determine the optimal fit. Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time Read More and Register _____ The field of accessible technology has changed enormously in the last 30 years. Yet, people with disabilities and those that work with them still struggle to identify the appropriate technologies that will improve their lives, or the lives of family members, employees, or clients. The ATC will meet this need by providing up-to-date information online, where it is accessible to everyone. Check out our website at: www.atcoalition.org . Funded by the California Emerging Technology Fund, the AT Coalition is a project of the Center for Accessible Technology (CforAT). _____ Click to view this email in a browser If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe Click here to forward this email to a friend Center for Accessible Technology 3075 Adeline St., Ste. 220 Berkeley, California 94703 US Read the VerticalResponse ma From skeegan at stanford.edu Mon May 9 22:10:54 2011 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: FW: Introducing Victor Reader Stratus: the simplest and most user-friendly DAISY player Message-ID: <4DC8C8DE.2050307@stanford.edu> Here's a new kid on the digital player block. Pricing: $425 for the Basic model, $455 for the M model, and the H and I models are priced yet. The Basic model is either available now or will be in mid June. The M model won't be available until August, the they don't have a release date for the H and I models. Robert Lee Beach Assistive Technology Specialist Kansas City Kansas Community College 7250 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66112 913-288-7671 rbeach@kckcc.edu From: HumanWare [mailto:marcom@humanware.com] Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 10:58 AM To: Robert Beach Subject: Introducing Victor Reader Stratus: the simplest and most user-friendly DAISY player Having trouble viewing this e-mail? Click here [http://www.humanware.com/Site/web/en/Newsletter/images/banner_humanware.jpg] Introducing Victor Reader Stratus: the simplest and most user-friendly DAISY player Longueuil, May 5, 2011 – HumanWare is pleased to introduce the Victor Reader Stratus, an exciting new family of desktop DAISY CD players that will replace the popular Victor Reader ClassicX line. The Stratus is the evolution of HumanWare’s 13 years experience developing simple, easy to use audio book players. Compared to its predecessor, the VR ClassicX, the VR Stratus comes with a new look enclosure that is smaller and lighter on the outside yet smarter and better sounding on the inside. ”The Stratus continues to be the simplest and most user-friendly digital book player on the market but now with more choices than ever”, says Gerry Chevalier, Victor [http://www.humanware.com/Site/web/en/Newsletter/images/stratus_282.jpg] Reader Brand Manager. “The basic Stratus model plays only CDs but there is also an advanced multimedia model that will also play SD cards, USB flash drives, and it includes Acapela text-to-speech. And that's not all, says Chevalier. We have given the Stratus a smart new look, improved the quality of the audio, improved the battery system, added a talking clock, and now every Stratus can play data DVDs in addition to CDs.” [http://www.humanware.com/Site/web/en/Newsletter/images/elderly_282.jpg] All Stratus models feature large, tactile, high-contrast keys, a built-in speaker or headphone, and self-voicing controls. You can take Stratus anywhere with its comfortable carrying handle and rechargeable and replaceable battery. Do you like to go to bed with your favorite book? The Stratus Sleep timer lets you specify how long Stratus should play before it shuts off. Choose a basic 4-arrow keypad or the advanced 12-key telephone style number for navigation in highly structured books. A removable keypad cover is also available. It hides all but the most essential keys to simulate a traditional cassette player. With Victor Reader Stratus, HumanWare once again brings unparalleled access to DAISY books, recorded commercial books, music, and computer documents. Whether you are young or young at heart, whether your reading needs are simple or complex, whether you are at work, school, or at home, there is a Victor Reader Stratus that will fit your needs. About HumanWare HumanWare (www.humanware.com) is the global leader in assistive technologies for the print disabled. HumanWare provides products to people who are blind or have low vision and students with learning disabilities. HumanWare offers a collection of innovative products, including BrailleNote, the leading productivity device for the blind in education, business and for personal use; the Victor Reader product line, the world's leading digital audiobook players; the SmartView family of handheld and desktop electronic magnifiers; and myReader2, HumanWare's unique "auto-reader.” Join us at the Sight City Conference in Germany from May 4 to May 6, and at the DAISY Conference in Helsinki on May 6 where the Str From accessible.text at gmail.com Tue May 10 05:25:48 2011 From: accessible.text at gmail.com (Robert Martinengo) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: FW: Introducing Victor Reader Stratus: the simplest and most user-friendly DAISY player In-Reply-To: <4DC8C8DE.2050307@stanford.edu> References: <4DC8C8DE.2050307@stanford.edu> Message-ID: $425 doesnt sound too user-friendly for a CD player. On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 1:10 AM, Sean J Keegan wrote: > Here's a new kid on the digital player block. Pricing: $425 for the Basic > model, $455 for the M model, and the H and I models are priced yet. The > Basic model is either available now or will be in mid June. The M model > won't be available until August, the they don't have a release date for the > H and I models. > > > Robert Lee Beach > Assistive Technology Specialist > Kansas City Kansas Community College > 7250 State Avenue > Kansas City, KS 66112 > 913-288-7671 > rbeach@kckcc.edu > > From: HumanWare [mailto:marcom@humanware.com] > Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 10:58 AM > To: Robert Beach > Subject: Introducing Victor Reader Stratus: the simplest and most > user-friendly DAISY player > > > Having trouble viewing this e-mail? Click here< > http://visit.humanware.com/e/3332/ite-web-en-Newsletter-282-htm/7KGUE/171626152 > > > [ > http://www.humanware.com/Site/web/en/Newsletter/images/banner_humanware.jpg > ] > > > Introducing Victor Reader Stratus: the simplest > and most user-friendly DAISY player > > > > Longueuil, May 5, 2011 ??? HumanWare is pleased to introduce the Victor > Reader Stratus, an exciting new family of desktop DAISY CD players that will > replace the popular Victor Reader ClassicX line. > > The Stratus is the evolution of HumanWare???s 13 years experience > developing simple, easy to use audio book players. Compared to its > predecessor, the VR ClassicX, the VR Stratus comes with a new look enclosure > that is smaller and lighter on the outside yet smarter and better sounding > on the inside. > > ?? The Stratus continues to be the simplest and most user-friendly digital > book player on the market but now with more choices than ever?? , says Gerry > Chevalier, Victor > > [http://www.humanware.com/Site/web/en/Newsletter/images/stratus_282.jpg] > > > Reader Brand Manager. ???The basic Stratus model plays only CDs but there > is also an advanced multimedia model that will also play SD cards, USB flash > drives, and it includes Acapela text-to-speech. And that's not all, says > Chevalier. We have given the Stratus a smart new look, improved the quality > of the audio, improved the battery system, added a talking clock, and now > every Stratus can play data DVDs in addition to CDs.?? [ > http://www.humanware.com/Site/web/en/Newsletter/images/elderly_282.jpg] > > > All Stratus models feature large, tactile, high-contrast keys, a built-in > speaker or headphone, and self-voicing controls. You can take Stratus > anywhere with its comfortable carrying handle and rechargeable and > replaceable battery. Do you like to go to bed with your favorite book? The > Stratus Sleep timer lets you specify how long Stratus should play before it > shuts off. > > Choose a basic 4-arrow keypad or the advanced 12-key > > > telephone style number for navigation in highly structured books. A > removable keypad cover is also available. It hides all but the most > essential keys to simulate a traditional cassette player. > > With Victor Reader Stratus, HumanWare once again brings unparalleled access > to DAISY books, recorded commercial books, music, and computer documents. > Whether you are young or young at heart, whether your reading needs are > simple or complex, whether you are at work, school, or at home, there is a > Victor Reader Stratus that will fit your needs. > > About HumanWare > > HumanWare (www.humanware.com< > http://visit.humanware.com/e/3332/2011-05-05/7KGUO/171626152>) is the > global leader in assistive technologies for the print disabled. HumanWare > provides products to people who are blind or have low vision and students > with learning disabilities. HumanWare offers a collection of innovative > products, including BrailleNote, the leading productivity device for the > blind in education, business and for personal use; the Victor Reader product > line, the world's leading digital audiobook players; the SmartView family of > handheld and desktop electronic magnifiers; and myReader2, HumanWare's > unique "auto-reader.?? > Join us at the Sight City Conference in Germany from May 4 to May 6, and at > the DAISY Conference in Helsinki on May 6 where the Str > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From svmistric at waketech.edu Tue May 10 05:43:50 2011 From: svmistric at waketech.edu (Susanne Mistric) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Transferring Dragon files Message-ID: <4DC8FAC60200005000034198@gwmail.waketech.edu> Although I believe that the best case scenario for optimum accuracy would be to retrain Dragon in the new OS environment, I have a colleague who did save and transfer her Dragon 10.1 Preferred voice files with better than I expected results just last week. That said, I have personally found that the capabilities with voice recognition in the Windows 7 64 bit environment are so much better across the board than Vista or XP, I'd suggest starting fresh. I think it will be worth the time and effort. If you have the time, that is! Dragon is definitely a faculty favorite accessible course content creation time saver on our campus. Happy Dragon Training! Susanne Van Dorpe Mistric Blackboard Student Support Accessibility Evangelist/Trainer Distance Education Support Department Academic Support Division Wake Technical Community College Main Campus LE37A svmistric@waketech.edu (919)866-5631 "...Information and knowledge based in electrons presents a universe we have never known before. Knowledge freed of the anchor of the atom is on a par with language acquisition in terms of altering human possibilities." Trent Batson "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Helen Keller ?The power of the web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect." Sir Tim Berners-Lee Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized state official (NCGS. ch. 132). Student educational records are subject to FERPA. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From greg_kraus at ncsu.edu Tue May 10 06:14:32 2011 From: greg_kraus at ncsu.edu (Greg Kraus) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> Message-ID: Hi Ron, I've been talking with some members of the Google Apps for Education Team about this and have offered to coordinate with ATHEN an accessibility interest group to work with Google like we have done with Blackboard and Elluminate/Blackboard. We are a Google Apps campus so we definitely have a vested interest in this. So far Google has not taken me up on this offer. I can say that Google is keenly aware of the issue and is trying to address it. We at NC State have built some relationships with the Google Apps for Education Team so I am happy to coordinate an ATHEN interest group if others are interested in participating. Greg -- Greg Kraus University IT Accessibility Coordinator Office of Information Technology North Carolina State University 919.513.4087 On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Sean J Keegan wrote: > Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! > > I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group to do an > objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current version of Google > Apps. ?This would be of a similar nature of our work on the iTunes work we > did a few years back. ?If you are aware of anyone who has already done a > compressive, cross disability evaluation that is great and I will pass that > on to those who have inquired. > > At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available bandwidth > to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader of the project. > > Ron Stewart > > ************************************************************************ > Ron Stewart > Managing Consultant > Altformat Solutions LLC > > 8300 West Weller St > Yorktown, IN 47396 > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > ron@altformatsolutions.com > www.altformatsolutions.com > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > From jongund at illinois.edu Tue May 10 06:29:16 2011 From: jongund at illinois.edu (Gunderson, Jon R) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> Message-ID: Greg, If we can build a group and start documenting accessibility issues of Google Apps and make those issues available in a public forum like: http://collaborate.athenpro.org I can almost guarantee that you will get Google's attention and some level of participation. We should use the power of the web to shed light on accessibility improvements that can be made in Google apps. Jon -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Greg Kraus Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 8:15 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation Hi Ron, I've been talking with some members of the Google Apps for Education Team about this and have offered to coordinate with ATHEN an accessibility interest group to work with Google like we have done with Blackboard and Elluminate/Blackboard. We are a Google Apps campus so we definitely have a vested interest in this. So far Google has not taken me up on this offer. I can say that Google is keenly aware of the issue and is trying to address it. We at NC State have built some relationships with the Google Apps for Education Team so I am happy to coordinate an ATHEN interest group if others are interested in participating. Greg -- Greg Kraus University IT Accessibility Coordinator Office of Information Technology North Carolina State University 919.513.4087 On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Sean J Keegan wrote: > Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! > > I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group to > do an objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current version > of Google Apps. ?This would be of a similar nature of our work on the > iTunes work we did a few years back. ?If you are aware of anyone who > has already done a compressive, cross disability evaluation that is > great and I will pass that on to those who have inquired. > > At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available > bandwidth to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader of the project. > > Ron Stewart > > ********************************************************************** > ** > Ron Stewart > Managing Consultant > Altformat Solutions LLC > > 8300 West Weller St > Yorktown, IN 47396 > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > ron@altformatsolutions.com > www.altformatsolutions.com > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From burke at mso.umt.edu Tue May 10 07:14:54 2011 From: burke at mso.umt.edu (Burke, Dan (DSS)) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: FW: Introducing Victor Reader Stratus: thesimplest and most user-friendly DAISY player In-Reply-To: References: <4DC8C8DE.2050307@stanford.edu> Message-ID: Maybe the strategy is to convince people to buy the Stream for less money, minus the cumbersome out-moded media. Dan Burke Assistant Director/Assistive Technology Coordinator Disability Services for Students The University of Montana Emma B. Lommasson Center 154 Missoula, MT 59812 406.243.4424 406.243.5330 FAX www.umt.edu/disability From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Martinengo Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 6:26 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: FW: Introducing Victor Reader Stratus: thesimplest and most user-friendly DAISY player $425 doesnt sound too user-friendly for a CD player. On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 1:10 AM, Sean J Keegan wrote: Here's a new kid on the digital player block. Pricing: $425 for the Basic model, $455 for the M model, and the H and I models are priced yet. The Basic model is either available now or will be in mid June. The M model won't be available until August, the they don't have a release date for the H and I models. Robert Lee Beach Assistive Technology Specialist Kansas City Kansas Community College 7250 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66112 913-288-7671 rbeach@kckcc.edu From: HumanWare [mailto:marcom@humanware.com] Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 10:58 AM To: Robert Beach Subject: Introducing Victor Reader Stratus: the simplest and most user-friendly DAISY player Having trouble viewing this e-mail? Click here [http://www.humanware.com/Site/web/en/Newsletter/images/banner_humanware.jpg] Introducing Victor Reader Stratus: the simplest and most user-friendly DAISY player Longueuil, May 5, 2011 ??? HumanWare is pleased to introduce the Victor Reader Stratus, an exciting new family of desktop DAISY CD players that will replace the popular Victor Reader ClassicX line. The Stratus is the evolution of HumanWare???s 13 years experience developing simple, easy to use audio book players. Compared to its predecessor, the VR ClassicX, the VR Stratus comes with a new look enclosure that is smaller and lighter on the outside yet smarter and better sounding on the inside. ?? The Stratus continues to be the simplest and most user-friendly digital book player on the market but now with more choices than ever?? , says Gerry Chevalier, Victor [http://www.humanware.com/Site/web/en/Newsletter/images/stratus_282.jpg] Reader Brand Manager. ???The basic Stratus model plays only CDs but there is also an advanced multimedia model that will also play SD cards, USB flash drives, and it includes Acapela text-to-speech. And that's not all, says Chevalier. We have given the Stratus a smart new look, improved the quality of the audio, improved the battery system, added a talking clock, and now every Stratus can play data DVDs in addition to CDs.?? [http://www.humanware.com/Site/web/en/Newsletter/images/elderly_282.jpg] All Stratus models feature large, tactile, high-contrast keys, a built-in speaker or headphone, and self-voicing controls. You can take Stratus anywhere with its comfortable carrying handle and rechargeable and replaceable battery. Do you like to go to bed with your favorite book? The Stratus Sleep timer lets you specify how long Stratus should play before it shuts off. Choose a basic 4-arrow keypad or the advanced 12-key telephone style number for navigation in highly structured books. A removable keypad cover is also available. It hides all but the most essential keys to simulate a traditional cassette player. With Victor Reader Stratus, HumanWare once again brings unparalleled access to DAISY books, recorded commercial books, music, and computer documents. Whether you are young or young at heart, whether your reading needs are simple or complex, whether you are at work, school, or at home, there is a Victor Reader Stratus that will fit your needs. About HumanWare HumanWare (www.humanware.com ) is the global leader in assistive technologies for the print disabled. HumanWare provides products to people who are blind or have low vision and students with learning disabilities. HumanWare offers a collection of innovative products, including BrailleNote, the leading productivity device for the blind in education, business and for personal use; the Victor Reader product line, the world's leading digital audiobook players; the SmartView family of handheld and desktop electronic magnifiers; and myReader2, HumanWare's unique "auto-reader.?? Join us at the Sight City Conference in Germany from May 4 to May 6, and at the DAISY Conference in Helsinki on May 6 where the Str _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From swims at umich.edu Tue May 10 07:20:59 2011 From: swims at umich.edu (scott williams) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> Message-ID: The University of Michigan is in contract negotiations with Google. We told them that we were holding off negotiations until they could show us an accessible version of Google Apps. I expect to be a member of the pilot here on campus so I can evaluate its accessibility before a campus-wide rollout. They are trying to publish a more accessible version of Google Apps by fall. I am going to wait to evaluate the updated version (or a substantial number of micro-upgrades). I do know that they are working closely with the NFB to reach a settlement, so I do expect real change, but the proof is in the pudding. I think we surprised them with our firm stance, but we told them that even though the NFB is happy with Google's progress, that wouldn't stop the NFB from coming at us should a student file a complaint here. And that is not a risk we're going to take. I would be very interested in participating in this group. I agree with Jon and Greg that Google would welcome the effort, and it will help keep them on the right track. Best, Scott On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Greg Kraus wrote: > Hi Ron, > > I've been talking with some members of the Google Apps for Education > Team about this and have offered to coordinate with ATHEN an > accessibility interest group to work with Google like we have done > with Blackboard and Elluminate/Blackboard. We are a Google Apps campus > so we definitely have a vested interest in this. So far Google has not > taken me up on this offer. > > I can say that Google is keenly aware of the issue and is trying to > address it. We at NC State have built some relationships with the > Google Apps for Education Team so I am happy to coordinate an ATHEN > interest group if others are interested in participating. > > Greg > > -- > Greg Kraus > University IT Accessibility Coordinator > Office of Information Technology > North Carolina State University > 919.513.4087 > > > > On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Sean J Keegan > wrote: > > Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! > > > > I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group to do > an > > objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current version of > Google > > Apps. This would be of a similar nature of our work on the iTunes work > we > > did a few years back. If you are aware of anyone who has already done a > > compressive, cross disability evaluation that is great and I will pass > that > > on to those who have inquired. > > > > At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available > bandwidth > > to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader of the project. > > > > Ron Stewart > > > > ************************************************************************ > > Ron Stewart > > Managing Consultant > > Altformat Solutions LLC > > > > 8300 West Weller St > > Yorktown, IN 47396 > > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > > > ron@altformatsolutions.com > > www.altformatsolutions.com > > _______________________________________________ > > athen-list mailing list > > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > -- Scott Williams Web Accessibility Coordinator Office of Institutional Equity University of Michigan 734.764.0051 swims@umich.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jongund at illinois.edu Tue May 10 07:56:32 2011 From: jongund at illinois.edu (Gunderson, Jon R) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> Message-ID: If we coordinate our accessibility efforts with Google we will be able to prioritize the accessibility features they work on and be able to help Google understand that this is a long term effort and responsibility. Jon From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of scott williams Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:21 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation The University of Michigan is in contract negotiations with Google. We told them that we were holding off negotiations until they could show us an accessible version of Google Apps. I expect to be a member of the pilot here on campus so I can evaluate its accessibility before a campus-wide rollout. They are trying to publish a more accessible version of Google Apps by fall. I am going to wait to evaluate the updated version (or a substantial number of micro-upgrades). I do know that they are working closely with the NFB to reach a settlement, so I do expect real change, but the proof is in the pudding. I think we surprised them with our firm stance, but we told them that even though the NFB is happy with Google's progress, that wouldn't stop the NFB from coming at us should a student file a complaint here. And that is not a risk we're going to take. I would be very interested in participating in this group. I agree with Jon and Greg that Google would welcome the effort, and it will help keep them on the right track. Best, Scott On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Greg Kraus > wrote: Hi Ron, I've been talking with some members of the Google Apps for Education Team about this and have offered to coordinate with ATHEN an accessibility interest group to work with Google like we have done with Blackboard and Elluminate/Blackboard. We are a Google Apps campus so we definitely have a vested interest in this. So far Google has not taken me up on this offer. I can say that Google is keenly aware of the issue and is trying to address it. We at NC State have built some relationships with the Google Apps for Education Team so I am happy to coordinate an ATHEN interest group if others are interested in participating. Greg -- Greg Kraus University IT Accessibility Coordinator Office of Information Technology North Carolina State University 919.513.4087 On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Sean J Keegan > wrote: > Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! > > I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group to do an > objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current version of Google > Apps. This would be of a similar nature of our work on the iTunes work we > did a few years back. If you are aware of anyone who has already done a > compressive, cross disability evaluation that is great and I will pass that > on to those who have inquired. > > At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available bandwidth > to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader of the project. > > Ron Stewart > > ************************************************************************ > Ron Stewart > Managing Consultant > Altformat Solutions LLC > > 8300 West Weller St > Yorktown, IN 47396 > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > ron@altformatsolutions.com > www.altformatsolutions.com > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list -- Scott Williams Web Accessibility Coordinator Office of Institutional Equity University of Michigan 734.764.0051 swims@umich.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From svmistric at waketech.edu Tue May 10 08:50:14 2011 From: svmistric at waketech.edu (Susanne Mistric) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Benchmarking Community College Accessibility Programs Message-ID: <4DC926760200005000034216@gwmail.waketech.edu> Our Community College president has challenged each employee to benchmark his position with the best in the country. We are asked to communicate with high achieving peers in other states, preferably at the Community College level, to find out what they are doing that we might implement in our program at Wake Tech. In the past, I know that my department head (distance education) have a very difficult time finding someone at her level to communicate with. With a great resource like this list serve, I thought I would ask if anyone in this group would be willing to participate. It will involve a brief questionnaire, and perhaps one or two follow up phone calls or video conferences over a period of several months. I'm the first accessibility specialist (distance education faculty training and support) at Wake Tech, and I would really like to raise the bar high. I'd be forever grateful to anyone willing to work with me on this project. Our school is definitely at a turning point accessibility wise as our online learning department continues to expand, and your input could be a catalyst for future ACCESSIBLE growth! Thanks so much. Susanne Van Dorpe Mistric Blackboard Student Support Accessibility Evangelist/Trainer Distance Education Support Department Academic Support Division Wake Technical Community College Main Campus LE37A svmistric@waketech.edu (919)866-5631 "...Information and knowledge based in electrons presents a universe we have never known before. Knowledge freed of the anchor of the atom is on a par with language acquisition in terms of altering human possibilities." Trent Batson "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Helen Keller ?The power of the web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect." Sir Tim Berners-Lee Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized state official (NCGS. ch. 132). Student educational records are subject to FERPA. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rbeach at KCKCC.EDU Tue May 10 09:10:42 2011 From: rbeach at KCKCC.EDU (Robert Beach) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: FW: Introducing Victor Reader Stratus: the simplest and most user-friendly DAISY player In-Reply-To: References: <4DC8C8DE.2050307@stanford.edu>, Message-ID: <5F4BCCFEE529324F96A13202E9C2031803FBCC1B28@orion.EMPLOYEES.KCKCC.LOCAL> That's kind of my thoughts too. For another $30 you add TTS and digital storage access. Hmmm, I think they need to revise their base price here. ________________________________________ From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Martinengo [accessible.text@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:25 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: FW: Introducing Victor Reader Stratus: the simplest and most user-friendly DAISY player $425 doesnt sound too user-friendly for a CD player. On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 1:10 AM, Sean J Keegan > wrote: Here's a new kid on the digital player block. Pricing: $425 for the Basic model, $455 for the M model, and the H and I models are priced yet. The Basic model is either available now or will be in mid June. The M model won't be available until August, the they don't have a release date for the H and I models. Robert Lee Beach Assistive Technology Specialist Kansas City Kansas Community College 7250 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66112 913-288-7671 rbeach@kckcc.edu From: HumanWare [mailto:marcom@humanware.com] Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 10:58 AM To: Robert Beach Subject: Introducing Victor Reader Stratus: the simplest and most user-friendly DAISY player Having trouble viewing this e-mail? Click here [http://www.humanware.com/Site/web/en/Newsletter/images/banner_humanware.jpg] Introducing Victor Reader Stratus: the simplest and most user-friendly DAISY player Longueuil, May 5, 2011 ??? HumanWare is pleased to introduce the Victor Reader Stratus, an exciting new family of desktop DAISY CD players that will replace the popular Victor Reader ClassicX line. The Stratus is the evolution of HumanWare???s 13 years experience developing simple, easy to use audio book players. Compared to its predecessor, the VR ClassicX, the VR Stratus comes with a new look enclosure that is smaller and lighter on the outside yet smarter and better sounding on the inside. ?? The Stratus continues to be the simplest and most user-friendly digital book player on the market but now with more choices than ever?? , says Gerry Chevalier, Victor [http://www.humanware.com/Site/web/en/Newsletter/images/stratus_282.jpg] Reader Brand Manager. ???The basic Stratus model plays only CDs but there is also an advanced multimedia model that will also play SD cards, USB flash drives, and it includes Acapela text-to-speech. And that's not all, says Chevalier. We have given the Stratus a smart new look, improved the quality of the audio, improved the battery system, added a talking clock, and now every Stratus can play data DVDs in addition to CDs.?? [http://www.humanware.com/Site/web/en/Newsletter/images/elderly_282.jpg] All Stratus models feature large, tactile, high-contrast keys, a built-in speaker or headphone, and self-voicing controls. You can take Stratus anywhere with its comfortable carrying handle and rechargeable and replaceable battery. Do you like to go to bed with your favorite book? The Stratus Sleep timer lets you specify how long Stratus should play before it shuts off. Choose a basic 4-arrow keypad or the advanced 12-key telephone style number for navigation in highly structured books. A removable keypad cover is also available. It hides all but the most essential keys to simulate a traditional cassette player. With Victor Reader Stratus, HumanWare once again brings unparalleled access to DAISY books, recorded commercial books, music, and computer documents. Whether you are young or young at heart, whether your reading needs are simple or complex, whether you are at work, school, or at home, there is a Victor Reader Stratus that will fit your needs. About HumanWare HumanWare (www.humanware.com) is the global leader in assistive technologies for the print disabled. HumanWare provides products to people who are blind or have low vision and students with learning disabilities. HumanWare offers a collection of innovative products, including BrailleNote, the leading productivity device for the blind in education, business and for personal use; the Victor Reader product line, the world's leading digital audiobook players; the SmartView family of handheld and desktop electronic magnifiers; and myReader2, HumanWare's unique "auto-reader.?? Join us at the Sight City Conference in Germany from May 4 to May 6, and at the DAISY Conference in Helsinki on May 6 where the Str _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From skeegan at stanford.edu Tue May 10 10:44:50 2011 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Logic symbols with screen reader / braille? Message-ID: <4DC97992.70205@stanford.edu> Are there working solutions for using JAWS and /or refreshable Braille with Logic symbols? I have a blind student considering taking a Logic course this fall and I have no idea about this. The professor sent me a couple sample homework solution pages, and I am attaching one here. This symbolism if foreign to me. Any ideas, suggestions or strategies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Maureen Bourbeau Assistive Technology Specialist Smith College From ron at ahead.org Tue May 10 10:46:23 2011 From: ron at ahead.org (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> Message-ID: <003301cc0f3a$2de2a650$89a7f2f0$@ahead.org> Thanks for those of you who stepped up to the plate on this, Greg since you already volunteered do you want to pull something together. Before we move forward under the ATHEN umbrella I want to make sure everyone is on the same page. It probably would be best to setup a smaller discussion group on this topic as well. Ron From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Gunderson, Jon R Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:57 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: RE: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation If we coordinate our accessibility efforts with Google we will be able to prioritize the accessibility features they work on and be able to help Google understand that this is a long term effort and responsibility. Jon From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of scott williams Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:21 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation The University of Michigan is in contract negotiations with Google. We told them that we were holding off negotiations until they could show us an accessible version of Google Apps. I expect to be a member of the pilot here on campus so I can evaluate its accessibility before a campus-wide rollout. They are trying to publish a more accessible version of Google Apps by fall. I am going to wait to evaluate the updated version (or a substantial number of micro-upgrades). I do know that they are working closely with the NFB to reach a settlement, so I do expect real change, but the proof is in the pudding. I think we surprised them with our firm stance, but we told them that even though the NFB is happy with Google's progress, that wouldn't stop the NFB from coming at us should a student file a complaint here. And that is not a risk we're going to take. I would be very interested in participating in this group. I agree with Jon and Greg that Google would welcome the effort, and it will help keep them on the right track. Best, Scott On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Greg Kraus wrote: Hi Ron, I've been talking with some members of the Google Apps for Education Team about this and have offered to coordinate with ATHEN an accessibility interest group to work with Google like we have done with Blackboard and Elluminate/Blackboard. We are a Google Apps campus so we definitely have a vested interest in this. So far Google has not taken me up on this offer. I can say that Google is keenly aware of the issue and is trying to address it. We at NC State have built some relationships with the Google Apps for Education Team so I am happy to coordinate an ATHEN interest group if others are interested in participating. Greg -- Greg Kraus University IT Accessibility Coordinator Office of Information Technology North Carolina State University 919.513.4087 On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Sean J Keegan wrote: > Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! > > I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group to do an > objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current version of Google > Apps. This would be of a similar nature of our work on the iTunes work we > did a few years back. If you are aware of anyone who has already done a > compressive, cross disability evaluation that is great and I will pass that > on to those who have inquired. > > At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available bandwidth > to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader of the project. > > Ron Stewart > > ************************************************************************ > Ron Stewart > Managing Consultant > Altformat Solutions LLC > > 8300 West Weller St > Yorktown, IN 47396 > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > ron@altformatsolutions.com > www.altformatsolutions.com > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list -- Scott Williams Web Accessibility Coordinator Office of Institutional Equity University of Michigan 734.764.0051 swims@umich.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tft at u.washington.edu Tue May 10 10:51:34 2011 From: tft at u.washington.edu (Terrill Thompson) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: <003301cc0f3a$2de2a650$89a7f2f0$@ahead.org> References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> <003301cc0f3a$2de2a650$89a7f2f0$@ahead.org> Message-ID: Greg et al, I'm interested in being part of this effort as well. Terrill Thompson Technology Accessibility Specialist University of Washington On May 10, 2011, at 10:48 AM, "Ron Stewart" > wrote: Thanks for those of you who stepped up to the plate on this, Greg since you already volunteered do you want to pull something together. Before we move forward under the ATHEN umbrella I want to make sure everyone is on the same page. It probably would be best to setup a smaller discussion group on this topic as well. Ron From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Gunderson, Jon R Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:57 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: RE: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation If we coordinate our accessibility efforts with Google we will be able to prioritize the accessibility features they work on and be able to help Google understand that this is a long term effort and responsibility. Jon From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of scott williams Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:21 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation The University of Michigan is in contract negotiations with Google. We told them that we were holding off negotiations until they could show us an accessible version of Google Apps. I expect to be a member of the pilot here on campus so I can evaluate its accessibility before a campus-wide rollout. They are trying to publish a more accessible version of Google Apps by fall. I am going to wait to evaluate the updated version (or a substantial number of micro-upgrades). I do know that they are working closely with the NFB to reach a settlement, so I do expect real change, but the proof is in the pudding. I think we surprised them with our firm stance, but we told them that even though the NFB is happy with Google's progress, that wouldn't stop the NFB from coming at us should a student file a complaint here. And that is not a risk we're going to take. I would be very interested in participating in this group. I agree with Jon and Greg that Google would welcome the effort, and it will help keep them on the right track. Best, Scott On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Greg Kraus <greg_kraus@ncsu.edu> wrote: Hi Ron, I've been talking with some members of the Google Apps for Education Team about this and have offered to coordinate with ATHEN an accessibility interest group to work with Google like we have done with Blackboard and Elluminate/Blackboard. We are a Google Apps campus so we definitely have a vested interest in this. So far Google has not taken me up on this offer. I can say that Google is keenly aware of the issue and is trying to address it. We at NC State have built some relationships with the Google Apps for Education Team so I am happy to coordinate an ATHEN interest group if others are interested in participating. Greg -- Greg Kraus University IT Accessibility Coordinator Office of Information Technology North Carolina State University 919.513.4087 On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Sean J Keegan <skeegan@stanford.edu> wrote: > Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! > > I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group to do an > objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current version of Google > Apps. This would be of a similar nature of our work on the iTunes work we > did a few years back. If you are aware of anyone who has already done a > compressive, cross disability evaluation that is great and I will pass that > on to those who have inquired. > > At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available bandwidth > to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader of the project. > > Ron Stewart > > ************************************************************************ > Ron Stewart > Managing Consultant > Altformat Solutions LLC > > 8300 West Weller St > Yorktown, IN 47396 > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > ron@altformatsolutions.com > www.altformatsolutions.com > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list -- Scott Williams Web Accessibility Coordinator Office of Institutional Equity University of Michigan 734.764.0051 swims@umich.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hascherdss at gmail.com Tue May 10 10:56:25 2011 From: hascherdss at gmail.com (Heidi Scher) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> Message-ID: Our campus has been negotiating on a contract since last year. However, due to recent developments (OCR complaint from NFB), plus my 2 cents, and that of our legal counsel, we have also told Google that we're holding off on signing until accessibility issues can be resolved. 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, May 10, 2011 at 9:20 AM, scott williams wrote: > The University of Michigan is in contract negotiations with Google. We told > them that we were holding off negotiations until they could show us an > accessible version of Google Apps. I expect to be a member of the pilot here > on campus so I can evaluate its accessibility before a campus-wide rollout. > They are trying to publish a more accessible version of Google Apps by fall. > I am going to wait to evaluate the updated version (or a substantial number > of micro-upgrades). I do know that they are working closely with the NFB to > reach a settlement, so I do expect real change, but the proof is in the > pudding. > > I think we surprised them with our firm stance, but we told them that even > though the NFB is happy with Google's progress, that wouldn't stop the NFB > from coming at us should a student file a complaint here. And that is not a > risk we're going to take. > > I would be very interested in participating in this group. I agree with Jon > and Greg that Google would welcome the effort, and it will help keep them on > the right track. > > Best, > > Scott > > > On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Greg Kraus wrote: > >> Hi Ron, >> >> I've been talking with some members of the Google Apps for Education >> Team about this and have offered to coordinate with ATHEN an >> accessibility interest group to work with Google like we have done >> with Blackboard and Elluminate/Blackboard. We are a Google Apps campus >> so we definitely have a vested interest in this. So far Google has not >> taken me up on this offer. >> >> I can say that Google is keenly aware of the issue and is trying to >> address it. We at NC State have built some relationships with the >> Google Apps for Education Team so I am happy to coordinate an ATHEN >> interest group if others are interested in participating. >> >> Greg >> >> -- >> Greg Kraus >> University IT Accessibility Coordinator >> Office of Information Technology >> North Carolina State University >> 919.513.4087 >> >> >> >> On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Sean J Keegan >> wrote: >> > Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! >> > >> > I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group to >> do an >> > objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current version of >> Google >> > Apps. This would be of a similar nature of our work on the iTunes work >> we >> > did a few years back. If you are aware of anyone who has already done a >> > compressive, cross disability evaluation that is great and I will pass >> that >> > on to those who have inquired. >> > >> > At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available >> bandwidth >> > to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader of the project. >> > >> > Ron Stewart >> > >> > ************************************************************************ >> > Ron Stewart >> > Managing Consultant >> > Altformat Solutions LLC >> > >> > 8300 West Weller St >> > Yorktown, IN 47396 >> > Mobile: 609 213-2190 >> > Fax: 765 405-1484 >> > >> > ron@altformatsolutions.com >> > www.altformatsolutions.com >> > _______________________________________________ >> > athen-list mailing list >> > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >> > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >> > >> _______________________________________________ >> athen-list mailing list >> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >> > > > > -- > Scott Williams > Web Accessibility Coordinator > Office of Institutional Equity > University of Michigan > 734.764.0051 > swims@umich.edu > > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From roberte at uci.edu Tue May 10 10:57:06 2011 From: roberte at uci.edu (Robert Espero) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> Message-ID: <013801cc0f3b$aff0e930$0fd2bb90$@uci.edu> Hi Sean/Ron, The University of California Office of the President has a team pursuing this as well. Google hosted a conference call to discuss their accessibility efforts to with this group two weeks ago. Representatives from Irvine, San Diego, Berkeley, Los Angeles and Davis were present. I'll try to get more information to you when I can locate it. Robert -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Sean J Keegan Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 3:45 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group to do an objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current version of Google Apps. This would be of a similar nature of our work on the iTunes work we did a few years back. If you are aware of anyone who has already done a compressive, cross disability evaluation that is great and I will pass that on to those who have inquired. At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available bandwidth to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader of the project. Ron Stewart ************************************************************************ Ron Stewart Managing Consultant Altformat Solutions LLC 8300 West Weller St Yorktown, IN 47396 Mobile: 609 213-2190 Fax: 765 405-1484 ron@altformatsolutions.com www.altformatsolutions.com _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From akander1 at wisc.edu Tue May 10 10:54:36 2011 From: akander1 at wisc.edu (Alice Anderson) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> <003301cc0f3a$2de2a650$89a7f2f0$@ahead.org> Message-ID: <627AA647-3433-4EF3-A0F3-1D3144573A3B@wisc.edu> I am also interested Alice Alice Anderson TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM Division of Information Technology (DoIT) University of Wisconsin-Madison 1210 West Dayton Street (3124) Madison, WI 53706 Telephone: 608.262.2129 On May 10, 2011, at 12:51 PM, Terrill Thompson wrote: > Greg et al, > > I'm interested in being part of this effort as well. > > Terrill Thompson > Technology Accessibility Specialist > University of Washington > > On May 10, 2011, at 10:48 AM, "Ron Stewart" wrote: > >> Thanks for those of you who stepped up to the plate on this, Greg since you already volunteered do you want to pull something together. Before we move forward under the ATHEN umbrella I want to make sure everyone is on the same page. It probably would be best to setup a smaller discussion group on this topic as well. >> >> >> >> Ron >> >> >> >> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Gunderson, Jon R >> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:57 AM >> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network >> Subject: RE: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation >> >> >> >> If we coordinate our accessibility efforts with Google we will be able to prioritize the accessibility features they work on and be able to help Google understand that this is a long term effort and responsibility. >> >> >> >> >> >> Jon >> >> >> >> >> >> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of scott williams >> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:21 AM >> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network >> Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation >> >> >> >> The University of Michigan is in contract negotiations with Google. We told them that we were holding off negotiations until they could show us an accessible version of Google Apps. I expect to be a member of the pilot here on campus so I can evaluate its accessibility before a campus-wide rollout. They are trying to publish a more accessible version of Google Apps by fall. I am going to wait to evaluate the updated version (or a substantial number of micro-upgrades). I do know that they are working closely with the NFB to reach a settlement, so I do expect real change, but the proof is in the pudding. >> >> >> >> I think we surprised them with our firm stance, but we told them that even though the NFB is happy with Google's progress, that wouldn't stop the NFB from coming at us should a student file a complaint here. And that is not a risk we're going to take. >> >> >> >> I would be very interested in participating in this group. I agree with Jon and Greg that Google would welcome the effort, and it will help keep them on the right track. >> >> >> >> Best, >> >> >> >> Scott >> >> On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Greg Kraus wrote: >> >> Hi Ron, >> >> I've been talking with some members of the Google Apps for Education >> Team about this and have offered to coordinate with ATHEN an >> accessibility interest group to work with Google like we have done >> with Blackboard and Elluminate/Blackboard. We are a Google Apps campus >> so we definitely have a vested interest in this. So far Google has not >> taken me up on this offer. >> >> I can say that Google is keenly aware of the issue and is trying to >> address it. We at NC State have built some relationships with the >> Google Apps for Education Team so I am happy to coordinate an ATHEN >> interest group if others are interested in participating. >> >> Greg >> >> -- >> Greg Kraus >> University IT Accessibility Coordinator >> Office of Information Technology >> North Carolina State University >> 919.513.4087 >> >> >> >> >> On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Sean J Keegan wrote: >> > Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! >> > >> > I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group to do an >> > objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current version of Google >> > Apps. This would be of a similar nature of our work on the iTunes work we >> > did a few years back. If you are aware of anyone who has already done a >> > compressive, cross disability evaluation that is great and I will pass that >> > on to those who have inquired. >> > >> > At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available bandwidth >> > to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader of the project. >> > >> > Ron Stewart >> > >> > ************************************************************************ >> > Ron Stewart >> > Managing Consultant >> > Altformat Solutions LLC >> > >> > 8300 West Weller St >> > Yorktown, IN 47396 >> > Mobile: 609 213-2190 >> > Fax: 765 405-1484 >> > >> > ron@altformatsolutions.com >> > www.altformatsolutions.com >> > _______________________________________________ >> > athen-list mailing list >> > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >> > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >> > >> _______________________________________________ >> athen-list mailing list >> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Scott Williams >> Web Accessibility Coordinator >> Office of Institutional Equity >> University of Michigan >> 734.764.0051 >> swims@umich.edu >> >> > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From skeegan at stanford.edu Tue May 10 11:24:52 2011 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: NFB Survey on Educational Technology Message-ID: <4DC982F4.7050002@stanford.edu> The NFB is seeking information about accessibility barriers in the digital technology used by all students, teachers, and administrators in K-12 schools, universities, and colleges in the United States. We encourage students, teachers, administrators and parents of blind students to complete the following survey so that the NFB can learn more about educational technology that is either helping or hindering the learning process for blind students. http://www.nfb.org/technologyform Thanks, Sincerely, Clara Van Gerven Access Technology Content Specialist National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, MD 21230 410-659-9314 x-2410 cvangerven@nfb.org The Access Technology Blog Learn something new about technology with the NFB's Access Technology Tips From greg_kraus at ncsu.edu Tue May 10 11:33:32 2011 From: greg_kraus at ncsu.edu (Greg Kraus) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: <003301cc0f3a$2de2a650$89a7f2f0$@ahead.org> References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> <003301cc0f3a$2de2a650$89a7f2f0$@ahead.org> Message-ID: I'll be happy to coordinate this. With Google IO going on right now we should probably also wait to see what announcements are coming from the cloud. I'll start pulling some things together soon and get everyone who has expresses interest involved. I'll probably start an email discussion in the next week or two to make sure we can define a common goal and that it is something that ATHEN as an organization can support. Greg On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Ron Stewart wrote: > Thanks for those of you who stepped up to the plate on this, Greg since you > already volunteered do you want to pull something together.? Before we move > forward under the ATHEN umbrella I want to make sure everyone is on the same > page.? It probably would be best to setup a smaller discussion group on this > topic as well. > > > > Ron > > > > From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of > Gunderson, Jon R > Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:57 AM > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: RE: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation > > > > If we coordinate our accessibility efforts with Google we will be able to > prioritize the accessibility features they work on and be able to help > Google understand that this is a long term effort and responsibility. > > > > > > Jon > > > > > > From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of scott > williams > Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:21 AM > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation > > > > The University of Michigan is in contract negotiations with Google. We told > them that we were holding off negotiations until they could show us an > accessible version of Google Apps. I expect to be a member of the pilot here > on campus so I can evaluate its accessibility before a campus-wide rollout. > They are trying to publish a more accessible version of Google Apps by fall. > I am going to wait to evaluate the updated version (or a substantial number > of micro-upgrades). I do know that they are working closely with the NFB to > reach a settlement, so I do expect real change, but the proof is in the > pudding. > > > > I think we surprised them with our firm stance, but we told them that even > though the NFB is happy with Google's progress, that wouldn't stop the NFB > from coming at us should a student file a complaint here. And that is not a > risk we're going to take. > > > > I would be very interested in participating in this group. I agree with Jon > and Greg that Google would welcome the effort, and it will help keep them on > the right track. > > > > Best, > > > > Scott > > On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Greg Kraus wrote: > > Hi Ron, > > I've been talking with some members of the Google Apps for Education > Team about this and have offered to coordinate with ATHEN an > accessibility interest group to work with Google like we have done > with Blackboard and Elluminate/Blackboard. We are a Google Apps campus > so we definitely have a vested interest in this. So far Google has not > taken me up on this offer. > > I can say that Google is keenly aware of the issue and is trying to > address it. We at NC State have built some relationships with the > Google Apps for Education Team so I am happy to coordinate an ATHEN > interest group if others are interested in participating. > > Greg > > -- > Greg Kraus > University IT Accessibility Coordinator > Office of Information Technology > North Carolina State University > 919.513.4087 > > > On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Sean J Keegan wrote: >> Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! >> >> I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group to do >> an >> objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current version of Google >> Apps. ?This would be of a similar nature of our work on the iTunes work we >> did a few years back. ?If you are aware of anyone who has already done a >> compressive, cross disability evaluation that is great and I will pass >> that >> on to those who have inquired. >> >> At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available >> bandwidth >> to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader of the project. >> >> Ron Stewart >> >> ************************************************************************ >> Ron Stewart >> Managing Consultant >> Altformat Solutions LLC >> >> 8300 West Weller St >> Yorktown, IN 47396 >> Mobile: 609 213-2190 >> Fax: 765 405-1484 >> >> ron@altformatsolutions.com >> www.altformatsolutions.com >> _______________________________________________ >> athen-list mailing list >> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >> > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > > -- > Scott Williams > Web Accessibility Coordinator > Office of Institutional Equity > University of Michigan > 734.764.0051 > swims@umich.edu > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > From skeegan at stanford.edu Tue May 10 11:42:34 2011 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: accessible math book Message-ID: <4DC9871A.2010003@stanford.edu> Greetings, This fall a student who is blind will be taking an algebra class, using Beginning Algebra, 11e, Lial, by Pearson/Addison-Wesley. The only alternate form of the book available from the publisher is PDF. Is anybody working or will be working with this textbook? (The student prefers math to be in Braille. She has a Braille notetaker.) If anyone would like to offer some advice or alternative options to consider, I would greatly appreciate it. You can contact me off the listserv if you like. Thanks, Keith Kolander Adaptive Technology Specialist St. Charles Community College Cottleville, MO 63376 kkolander@stchas.edu 636 922-8492 From gdietrich at htctu.net Tue May 10 12:34:20 2011 From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: accessible math book In-Reply-To: <4DC9871A.2010003@stanford.edu> References: <4DC9871A.2010003@stanford.edu> Message-ID: <9862A1A540974700976EDC7FF7636D1D@htctu.fhda.edu> The ATPC has the tenth edition in braille: http://www.atpc.net/webproc.nsf/(w_books_brailleonly)/3AF9C3DE77BBD6ED882573 39007E3D16?OpenDocument ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 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: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Sean J Keegan Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 11:43 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Repost: accessible math book Greetings, This fall a student who is blind will be taking an algebra class, using Beginning Algebra, 11e, Lial, by Pearson/Addison-Wesley. The only alternate form of the book available from the publisher is PDF. Is anybody working or will be working with this textbook? (The student prefers math to be in Braille. She has a Braille notetaker.) If anyone would like to offer some advice or alternative options to consider, I would greatly appreciate it. You can contact me off the listserv if you like. Thanks, Keith Kolander Adaptive Technology Specialist St. Charles Community College Cottleville, MO 63376 kkolander@stchas.edu 636 922-8492 _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From Vasquez at sbcc.edu Tue May 10 13:16:58 2011 From: Vasquez at sbcc.edu (Laurie Vasquez) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: <627AA647-3433-4EF3-A0F3-1D3144573A3B@wisc.edu> References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> <003301cc0f3a$2de2a650$89a7f2f0$@ahead.org> <627AA647-3433-4EF3-A0F3-1D3144573A3B@wisc.edu> Message-ID: <4DC93ACA.1869.00F8.0@sbcc.edu> At CSUN, Google led focus groups. Did anyone else attend these? Confidentiality statements were signed and folks who participated were recorded. Laurie Vasquez Assistive Technology Specialist DSPS & Faculty Resource Center Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA. 93109-2394 Phone: (805) 965-0581 ext. 2529 Fax: (805) 884-4966 E-mail: vasquez@sbcc.edu >>> Alice Anderson 5/10/2011 10:54 AM >>> I am also interested Alice Alice Anderson TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM Division of Information Technology (DoIT) University of Wisconsin-Madison 1210 West Dayton Street (3124) Madison, WI 53706 Telephone: 608.262.2129 On May 10, 2011, at 12:51 PM, Terrill Thompson wrote: > Greg et al, > > I'm interested in being part of this effort as well. > > Terrill Thompson > Technology Accessibility Specialist > University of Washington > > On May 10, 2011, at 10:48 AM, "Ron Stewart" wrote: > >> Thanks for those of you who stepped up to the plate on this, Greg since you already volunteered do you want to pull something together. Before we move forward under the ATHEN umbrella I want to make sure everyone is on the same page. It probably would be best to setup a smaller discussion group on this topic as well. >> >> >> >> Ron >> >> >> >> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Gunderson, Jon R >> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:57 AM >> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network >> Subject: RE: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation >> >> >> >> If we coordinate our accessibility efforts with Google we will be able to prioritize the accessibility features they work on and be able to help Google understand that this is a long term effort and responsibility. >> >> >> >> >> >> Jon >> >> >> >> >> >> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of scott williams >> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:21 AM >> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network >> Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation >> >> >> >> The University of Michigan is in contract negotiations with Google. We told them that we were holding off negotiations until they could show us an accessible version of Google Apps. I expect to be a member of the pilot here on campus so I can evaluate its accessibility before a campus-wide rollout. They are trying to publish a more accessible version of Google Apps by fall. I am going to wait to evaluate the updated version (or a substantial number of micro-upgrades). I do know that they are working closely with the NFB to reach a settlement, so I do expect real change, but the proof is in the pudding. >> >> >> >> I think we surprised them with our firm stance, but we told them that even though the NFB is happy with Google's progress, that wouldn't stop the NFB from coming at us should a student file a complaint here. And that is not a risk we're going to take. >> >> >> >> I would be very interested in participating in this group. I agree with Jon and Greg that Google would welcome the effort, and it will help keep them on the right track. >> >> >> >> Best, >> >> >> >> Scott >> >> On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Greg Kraus wrote: >> >> Hi Ron, >> >> I've been talking with some members of the Google Apps for Education >> Team about this and have offered to coordinate with ATHEN an >> accessibility interest group to work with Google like we have done >> with Blackboard and Elluminate/Blackboard. We are a Google Apps campus >> so we definitely have a vested interest in this. So far Google has not >> taken me up on this offer. >> >> I can say that Google is keenly aware of the issue and is trying to >> address it. We at NC State have built some relationships with the >> Google Apps for Education Team so I am happy to coordinate an ATHEN >> interest group if others are interested in participating. >> >> Greg >> >> -- >> Greg Kraus >> University IT Accessibility Coordinator >> Office of Information Technology >> North Carolina State University >> 919.513.4087 >> >> >> >> >> On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Sean J Keegan wrote: >> > Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! >> > >> > I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group to do an >> > objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current version of Google >> > Apps. This would be of a similar nature of our work on the iTunes work we >> > did a few years back. If you are aware of anyone who has already done a >> > compressive, cross disability evaluation that is great and I will pass that >> > on to those who have inquired. >> > >> > At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available bandwidth >> > to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader of the project. >> > >> > Ron Stewart >> > >> > ************************************************************************ >> > Ron Stewart >> > Managing Consultant >> > Altformat Solutions LLC >> > >> > 8300 West Weller St >> > Yorktown, IN 47396 >> > Mobile: 609 213-2190 >> > Fax: 765 405-1484 >> > >> > ron@altformatsolutions.com >> > www.altformatsolutions.com >> > _______________________________________________ >> > athen-list mailing list >> > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >> > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >> > >> _______________________________________________ >> athen-list mailing list >> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Scott Williams >> Web Accessibility Coordinator >> Office of Institutional Equity >> University of Michigan >> 734.764.0051 >> swims@umich.edu >> >> > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: Laurie Vasquez.vcf URL: From Vasquez at sbcc.edu Tue May 10 13:44:59 2011 From: Vasquez at sbcc.edu (Laurie Vasquez) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> Message-ID: <4DC9415B.1869.00F8.0@sbcc.edu> Have you seen this? http://ati.calstate.edu/mod/book/view.php?id=280 Laurie >>> Sean J Keegan 5/9/2011 3:45 PM >>> Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group to do an objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current version of Google Apps. This would be of a similar nature of our work on the iTunes work we did a few years back. If you are aware of anyone who has already done a compressive, cross disability evaluation that is great and I will pass that on to those who have inquired. At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available bandwidth to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader of the project. Ron Stewart ************************************************************************ Ron Stewart Managing Consultant Altformat Solutions LLC 8300 West Weller St Yorktown, IN 47396 Mobile: 609 213-2190 Fax: 765 405-1484 ron@altformatsolutions.com www.altformatsolutions.com _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From cd2236 at tc.columbia.edu Tue May 10 12:36:46 2011 From: cd2236 at tc.columbia.edu (Chris Doucet) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] SungardHE Banner Evaluation Question Message-ID: Hello all, The Google Apps Evaluation discussion has brought a similar question to mind regarding SungardHE Banner. Has anyone using SungardHE Banner ever conducted an evaluation on this platform? Has anyone ever approached Sungard on the topic? We have begun to do so at Teachers College Columbia University, but on a small scale at the moment. If you would prefer, please feel free to reply offline. Thank you, Chris Chris Doucet Academic Computing Analyst Teachers College, Columbia University From skeegan at stanford.edu Tue May 10 14:50:44 2011 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:23 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Accessible and Usable PDF Documents - Third Edition Message-ID: <4DC9B334.7040200@stanford.edu> Hi Everyone: Today the third edition of Accessible and Usable PDF Documents: Techniques for Document Authors is available for purchase from the Karlen Communications web site. http://karlencommunications.com/products.htm This edition includes information on Acrobat X, Office 2010 and other topics such as scanned documents, accessible PDF from InDesign, repair tools in Acrobat, repair techniques, forms, LiveCycle Designer forms and much more. It is now up to 799 pages of everything accessible tagged PDF. This is a digital book in tagged PDF with the ability to print a page, chapter or the entire book. Cheers, Karen From ron at ahead.org Tue May 10 21:27:23 2011 From: ron at ahead.org (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] SungardHE Banner Evaluation Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <008301cc0f93$ba651e60$2f2f5b20$@ahead.org> I did evaluation work about Banner for a number of years even after Sungard had purchased them. They have been approached multiple times in multiple ways but for the most part seem to be happy with what they are doing/ They pretty much ignored all the input the got as far as I am aware, but it really has some issues and if folks are interested why not. We could add PeopleSoft to the mix as well, since it is not much better from an accessibility perspective as far as I am aware. Ron Stewart -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Chris Doucet Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 12:37 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] SungardHE Banner Evaluation Question Hello all, The Google Apps Evaluation discussion has brought a similar question to mind regarding SungardHE Banner. Has anyone using SungardHE Banner ever conducted an evaluation on this platform? Has anyone ever approached Sungard on the topic? We have begun to do so at Teachers College Columbia University, but on a small scale at the moment. If you would prefer, please feel free to reply offline. Thank you, Chris Chris Doucet Academic Computing Analyst Teachers College, Columbia University_______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From swims at umich.edu Wed May 11 04:45:43 2011 From: swims at umich.edu (scott williams) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] SungardHE Banner Evaluation Question In-Reply-To: <008301cc0f93$ba651e60$2f2f5b20$@ahead.org> References: <008301cc0f93$ba651e60$2f2f5b20$@ahead.org> Message-ID: Peoplesoft has real problems. I second adding it as well. On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 12:27 AM, Ron Stewart wrote: > I did evaluation work about Banner for a number of years even after Sungard > had purchased them. They have been approached multiple times in multiple > ways but for the most part seem to be happy with what they are doing/ They > pretty much ignored all the input the got as far as I am aware, but it > really has some issues and if folks are interested why not. We could add > PeopleSoft to the mix as well, since it is not much better from an > accessibility perspective as far as I am aware. > > Ron Stewart > > -----Original Message----- > From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Chris > Doucet > Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 12:37 PM > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: [Athen] SungardHE Banner Evaluation Question > > Hello all, > The Google Apps Evaluation discussion has brought a similar question to > mind > regarding SungardHE Banner. Has anyone using SungardHE Banner ever > conducted an evaluation on this platform? Has anyone ever approached > Sungard on the topic? We have begun to do so at Teachers College Columbia > University, but on a small scale at the moment. If you would prefer, > please > feel free to reply offline. > > Thank you, > Chris > > Chris Doucet > Academic Computing Analyst > Teachers College, Columbia > University_______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > -- Scott Williams Web Accessibility Coordinator Office of Institutional Equity University of Michigan 734.764.0051 swims@umich.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Teresa.Haven at asu.edu Wed May 11 08:50:07 2011 From: Teresa.Haven at asu.edu (Teresa Haven) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] SungardHE Banner Evaluation Question In-Reply-To: <008301cc0f93$ba651e60$2f2f5b20$@ahead.org> References: <008301cc0f93$ba651e60$2f2f5b20$@ahead.org> Message-ID: <04BE8DE2DBBF9D4C81B2225DA9D3D1494528124255@EX10.asurite.ad.asu.edu> PeopleSoft's last release went from inaccessible to marginally accessible -- screen-reader, screen-magnifier, and keyboard-only users can now at least get access to the product, although it's still far from user-friendly. For our campus, where there are a number of access technology users among both students and faculty/staff, it was a fairly major leap forward. That's not saying that a comprehensive review and feedback to them wouldn't be helpful, though. The good news is that their people have been relatively open to feedback, at least from our campus, so I think they would welcome the input. Teresa ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Teresa LW Haven, Ph.D. Supervisor, Alternative Format Services Disability Resource Center Arizona State University ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Ron Stewart Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:27 PM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: RE: [Athen] SungardHE Banner Evaluation Question I did evaluation work about Banner for a number of years even after Sungard had purchased them. They have been approached multiple times in multiple ways but for the most part seem to be happy with what they are doing/ They pretty much ignored all the input the got as far as I am aware, but it really has some issues and if folks are interested why not. We could add PeopleSoft to the mix as well, since it is not much better from an accessibility perspective as far as I am aware. Ron Stewart -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Chris Doucet Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 12:37 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] SungardHE Banner Evaluation Question Hello all, The Google Apps Evaluation discussion has brought a similar question to mind regarding SungardHE Banner. Has anyone using SungardHE Banner ever conducted an evaluation on this platform? Has anyone ever approached Sungard on the topic? We have begun to do so at Teachers College Columbia University, but on a small scale at the moment. If you would prefer, please feel free to reply offline. Thank you, Chris Chris Doucet Academic Computing Analyst Teachers College, Columbia University_______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From skeegan at stanford.edu Wed May 11 10:59:45 2011 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Common core online curriculum Message-ID: <4DCACE91.1010105@stanford.edu> The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Pearson publishing are going to put some of the Common core curriculum online and it will be free to schools. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/28/education/28gates.html?_r=1 Does anyone with a contact at Pearson know if this is going to be accessible? Have a contact to raise this issue as the content is being developed? Cheers, Karen From skeegan at stanford.edu Wed May 11 11:00:42 2011 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Re: keysurvey Message-ID: <4DCACECA.9060009@stanford.edu> Does anyone know if KeySurvey is compatible with Kurzweil 3000 or any other screen reader? Thanks Eileen berger Harvard grad School of Education -----Original Message----- From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of James L Bailey Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 12:05 PM To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Redrock's Advisortrac and JAWS We have a screen-reader user who is advising students and needs to use Advisortrac. My initial trial was not promising. Has anyone had get Advisortrac working with JAWS and, if so, can you share your experience? Thanks. -- Best regards, James -- James Bailey M.S. Adaptive Tech Coordinator University of Oregon From rstewart at htctu.net Wed May 11 11:12:24 2011 From: rstewart at htctu.net (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Common core online curriculum In-Reply-To: <4DCACE91.1010105@stanford.edu> References: <4DCACE91.1010105@stanford.edu> Message-ID: <00c501cc1006$fb83d170$f28b7450$@htctu.net> Do we want to take bets on its accessibility :-) Ron -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Sean J Keegan Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 11:00 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Repost: Common core online curriculum The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Pearson publishing are going to put some of the Common core curriculum online and it will be free to schools. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/28/education/28gates.html?_r=1 Does anyone with a contact at Pearson know if this is going to be accessible? Have a contact to raise this issue as the content is being developed? Cheers, Karen _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From jasontom at k-state.edu Wed May 11 12:55:49 2011 From: jasontom at k-state.edu (Jason Maseberg-Tomlinson) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) In-Reply-To: <4DCACECA.9060009@stanford.edu> Message-ID: Does anyone happen to know of issues when using ZoomText and Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) together? I have a colleague who has to restart his computer every day the first time he runs SEVIS. After that it works. SEVIS is a web based database and he is using FireFox. Cheers, Jason Jason Maseberg-Tomlinson, M.S. 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Karen Sorensen PCC Instructional Technology Specialist Coordinating ADA Compliance of Instructional Media 971-722-4720 On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:27 PM, < athen-list-request@mailman1.u.washington.edu> wrote: > Send athen-list mailing list submissions to > athen-list@u.washington.edu > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > athen-list-request@mailman1.u.washington.edu > > You can reach the person managing the list at > athen-list-owner@mailman1.u.washington.edu > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of athen-list digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. RE: Repost: accessible math book (Gaeir Dietrich) > 2. Re: Repost: Google Apps Evaluation (Laurie Vasquez) > 3. Re: Repost: Google Apps Evaluation (Laurie Vasquez) > 4. SungardHE Banner Evaluation Question (Chris Doucet) > 5. Repost: Accessible and Usable PDF Documents - Third Edition > (Sean J Keegan) > 6. RE: SungardHE Banner Evaluation Question (Ron Stewart) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 12:34:20 -0700 > From: "Gaeir Dietrich" > Subject: RE: [Athen] Repost: accessible math book > To: "'Access Technology Higher Education Network'" > > Message-ID: <9862A1A540974700976EDC7FF7636D1D@htctu.fhda.edu> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > The ATPC has the tenth edition in braille: > > http://www.atpc.net/webproc.nsf/(w_books_brailleonly)/3AF9C3DE77BBD6ED882573 > 39007E3D16?OpenDocument > > ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ > > 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: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Sean J > Keegan > Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 11:43 AM > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: [Athen] Repost: accessible math book > > Greetings, > This fall a student who is blind will be taking an algebra class, > using Beginning Algebra, 11e, Lial, by Pearson/Addison-Wesley. > The only alternate form of the book available from the publisher is PDF. > Is anybody working or will be working with this textbook? (The student > prefers math to be in Braille. She has a Braille notetaker.) > If anyone would like to offer some advice or alternative options to > consider, I would greatly appreciate it. You can contact me off the > listserv if you like. > > Thanks, > > Keith Kolander > Adaptive Technology Specialist > St. Charles Community College > Cottleville, MO 63376 > kkolander@stchas.edu > 636 922-8492 > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 13:16:58 -0700 > From: "Laurie Vasquez" > Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation > To: "Access Technology Higher Education Network" > > Message-ID: <4DC93ACA.1869.00F8.0@sbcc.edu> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > At CSUN, Google led focus groups. Did anyone else attend these? > Confidentiality statements were signed and folks who participated were > recorded. > > > > Laurie Vasquez > Assistive Technology Specialist > DSPS & Faculty Resource Center > Santa Barbara City College > 721 Cliff Drive > Santa Barbara, CA. 93109-2394 > Phone: (805) 965-0581 ext. 2529 > Fax: (805) 884-4966 > E-mail: vasquez@sbcc.edu > > > >>> Alice Anderson 5/10/2011 10:54 AM >>> > I am also interested > > Alice > > > Alice Anderson > TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM > Division of Information Technology (DoIT) > University of Wisconsin-Madison > 1210 West Dayton Street (3124) > Madison, WI 53706 > > Telephone: 608.262.2129 > > > On May 10, 2011, at 12:51 PM, Terrill Thompson wrote: > > > Greg et al, > > > > I'm interested in being part of this effort as well. > > > > Terrill Thompson > > Technology Accessibility Specialist > > University of Washington > > > > On May 10, 2011, at 10:48 AM, "Ron Stewart" wrote: > > > >> Thanks for those of you who stepped up to the plate on this, Greg since > you already volunteered do you want to pull something together. Before we > move forward under the ATHEN umbrella I want to make sure everyone is on the > same page. It probably would be best to setup a smaller discussion group on > this topic as well. > >> > >> > >> > >> Ron > >> > >> > >> > >> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto: > athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Gunderson, Jon > R > >> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:57 AM > >> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > >> Subject: RE: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation > >> > >> > >> > >> If we coordinate our accessibility efforts with Google we will be able > to prioritize the accessibility features they work on and be able to help > Google understand that this is a long term effort and responsibility. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Jon > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto: > athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of scott williams > >> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:21 AM > >> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > >> Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation > >> > >> > >> > >> The University of Michigan is in contract negotiations with Google. We > told them that we were holding off negotiations until they could show us an > accessible version of Google Apps. I expect to be a member of the pilot here > on campus so I can evaluate its accessibility before a campus-wide rollout. > They are trying to publish a more accessible version of Google Apps by fall. > I am going to wait to evaluate the updated version (or a substantial number > of micro-upgrades). I do know that they are working closely with the NFB to > reach a settlement, so I do expect real change, but the proof is in the > pudding. > >> > >> > >> > >> I think we surprised them with our firm stance, but we told them that > even though the NFB is happy with Google's progress, that wouldn't stop the > NFB from coming at us should a student file a complaint here. And that is > not a risk we're going to take. > >> > >> > >> > >> I would be very interested in participating in this group. I agree with > Jon and Greg that Google would welcome the effort, and it will help keep > them on the right track. > >> > >> > >> > >> Best, > >> > >> > >> > >> Scott > >> > >> On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Greg Kraus > wrote: > >> > >> Hi Ron, > >> > >> I've been talking with some members of the Google Apps for Education > >> Team about this and have offered to coordinate with ATHEN an > >> accessibility interest group to work with Google like we have done > >> with Blackboard and Elluminate/Blackboard. We are a Google Apps campus > >> so we definitely have a vested interest in this. So far Google has not > >> taken me up on this offer. > >> > >> I can say that Google is keenly aware of the issue and is trying to > >> address it. We at NC State have built some relationships with the > >> Google Apps for Education Team so I am happy to coordinate an ATHEN > >> interest group if others are interested in participating. > >> > >> Greg > >> > >> -- > >> Greg Kraus > >> University IT Accessibility Coordinator > >> Office of Information Technology > >> North Carolina State University > >> 919.513.4087 > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Sean J Keegan > wrote: > >> > Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! > >> > > >> > I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group to > do an > >> > objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current version of > Google > >> > Apps. This would be of a similar nature of our work on the iTunes > work we > >> > did a few years back. If you are aware of anyone who has already done > a > >> > compressive, cross disability evaluation that is great and I will pass > that > >> > on to those who have inquired. > >> > > >> > At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available > bandwidth > >> > to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader of the > project. > >> > > >> > Ron Stewart > >> > > >> > > ************************************************************************ > >> > Ron Stewart > >> > Managing Consultant > >> > Altformat Solutions LLC > >> > > >> > 8300 West Weller St > >> > Yorktown, IN 47396 > >> > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > >> > Fax: 765 405-1484 > >> > > >> > ron@altformatsolutions.com > >> > www.altformatsolutions.com > >> > _______________________________________________ > >> > athen-list mailing list > >> > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > >> > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > >> > > >> _______________________________________________ > >> athen-list mailing list > >> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > >> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Scott Williams > >> Web Accessibility Coordinator > >> Office of Institutional Equity > >> University of Michigan > >> 734.764.0051 > >> swims@umich.edu > >> > >> > > _______________________________________________ > > athen-list mailing list > > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > BEGIN:VCARD > VERSION:2.1 > X-GWTYPE:USER > FN:Vasquez, Laurie > TEL;WORK:x2529 > ORG:;Disabled Student Programs & Services Dept > EMAIL;WORK;PREF;NGW:Vasquez@sbcc.edu > N:Vasquez;Laurie > TITLE:Assistant Professor/Assistive Technologies Specialist > END:VCARD > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 13:44:59 -0700 > From: "Laurie Vasquez" > Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation > To: "Access Technology Higher Education Network" > > Message-ID: <4DC9415B.1869.00F8.0@sbcc.edu> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII > > Have you seen this? > http://ati.calstate.edu/mod/book/view.php?id=280 > > Laurie > > >>> Sean J Keegan 5/9/2011 3:45 PM >>> > Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! > > I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group to > do an objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current version > of Google Apps. This would be of a similar nature of our work on the > iTunes work we did a few years back. If you are aware of anyone who has > already done a compressive, cross disability evaluation that is great > and I will pass that on to those who have inquired. > > At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available > bandwidth to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader of > the project. > > Ron Stewart > > ************************************************************************ > Ron Stewart > Managing Consultant > Altformat Solutions LLC > > 8300 West Weller St > Yorktown, IN 47396 > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > ron@altformatsolutions.com > www.altformatsolutions.com > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 15:36:46 -0400 > From: Chris Doucet > Subject: [Athen] SungardHE Banner Evaluation Question > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Hello all, > The Google Apps Evaluation discussion has brought a similar question to > mind regarding SungardHE Banner. Has anyone using SungardHE Banner ever > conducted an evaluation on this platform? Has anyone ever approached > Sungard on the topic? We have begun to do so at Teachers College Columbia > University, but on a small scale at the moment. If you would prefer, please > feel free to reply offline. > > Thank you, > Chris > > Chris Doucet > Academic Computing Analyst > Teachers College, Columbia University > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 14:50:44 -0700 > From: Sean J Keegan > Subject: [Athen] Repost: Accessible and Usable PDF Documents - Third > Edition > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > > Message-ID: <4DC9B334.7040200@stanford.edu> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Hi Everyone: > > Today the third edition of Accessible and Usable PDF Documents: > Techniques for Document Authors is available for purchase from the > Karlen Communications web site. > > http://karlencommunications.com/products.htm > > This edition includes information on Acrobat X, Office 2010 and other > topics such as scanned documents, accessible PDF from InDesign, repair > tools in Acrobat, repair techniques, forms, LiveCycle Designer forms and > much more. It is now up to 799 pages of everything accessible tagged PDF. > > This is a digital book in tagged PDF with the ability to print a page, > chapter or the entire book. > > Cheers, Karen > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 21:27:23 -0700 > From: "Ron Stewart" > Subject: RE: [Athen] SungardHE Banner Evaluation Question > To: "'Access Technology Higher Education Network'" > > Message-ID: <008301cc0f93$ba651e60$2f2f5b20$@ahead.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > I did evaluation work about Banner for a number of years even after Sungard > had purchased them. They have been approached multiple times in multiple > ways but for the most part seem to be happy with what they are doing/ They > pretty much ignored all the input the got as far as I am aware, but it > really has some issues and if folks are interested why not. We could add > PeopleSoft to the mix as well, since it is not much better from an > accessibility perspective as far as I am aware. > > Ron Stewart > > -----Original Message----- > From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Chris > Doucet > Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 12:37 PM > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: [Athen] SungardHE Banner Evaluation Question > > Hello all, > The Google Apps Evaluation discussion has brought a similar question to > mind > regarding SungardHE Banner. Has anyone using SungardHE Banner ever > conducted an evaluation on this platform? Has anyone ever approached > Sungard on the topic? We have begun to do so at Teachers College Columbia > University, but on a small scale at the moment. 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URL: From greg_kraus at ncsu.edu Thu May 12 12:33:56 2011 From: greg_kraus at ncsu.edu (Greg Kraus) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] SungardHE Banner Evaluation Question In-Reply-To: <04BE8DE2DBBF9D4C81B2225DA9D3D1494528124255@EX10.asurite.ad.asu.edu> References: <008301cc0f93$ba651e60$2f2f5b20$@ahead.org> <04BE8DE2DBBF9D4C81B2225DA9D3D1494528124255@EX10.asurite.ad.asu.edu> Message-ID: I've been working with our developers on making our PeopleSoft implementation more accessible. What I've learned about PeopleSoft accessibility so far is it's a multifaceted issue. 1. There are modules you purchase from Oracle to do certain tasks (HR, payroll, etc.) 2. There is the development environment, PeopleTools, that allows you to customize the modules you buy from Oracle and also allows you to write your own modules. 3. PeopleSoft also allows you to write apps using standard scripting languages like PHP and Perl Any of the three points introduces potential accessibility issues. When I first started to deal with this issue I thought the problem was solely Oracle's. I've talked with Oracle and learned what they mean by accessibility and how they implement it. (There is a whole conversation around this topic, but I'm going to leave it for now.) After really starting to learn how this whole ecosystem operates I think there is responsibility on both Oracle and the local developers, especially depending on how your institution is deploying the PeopleSoft products. I am going to be working more closely with our developers over the Summer and Fall as we prepare a major upgrade to our PeopleSoft implementation, so some time in the next few months I'll be able to share with you all of my experiences of how to make PeopleSoft more accessible. From what I've learned so far, could Oracle do a better job?. Definitely. Could our local developers do more to make it more accessible? Yes. If what I am starting to do now constitutes an interest group, then I'm quite interested. :) I am not ready to engage Oracle at this point because I'm still trying to wrap my head around the whole issue. Greg -- Greg Kraus University IT Accessibility Coordinator Office of Information Technology North Carolina State University 919.513.4087 On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 11:50 AM, Teresa Haven wrote: > PeopleSoft's last release went from inaccessible to marginally accessible -- screen-reader, screen-magnifier, and keyboard-only users can now at least get access to the product, although it's still far from user-friendly. ?For our campus, where there are a number of access technology users among both students and faculty/staff, it was a fairly major leap forward. ?That's not saying that a comprehensive review and feedback to them wouldn't be helpful, though. ?The good news is that their people have been relatively open to feedback, at least from our campus, so I think they would welcome the input. > > Teresa > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > Teresa LW Haven, Ph.D. > Supervisor, Alternative Format Services > Disability Resource Center > Arizona State University > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Ron Stewart > Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:27 PM > To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' > Subject: RE: [Athen] SungardHE Banner Evaluation Question > > I did evaluation work about Banner for a number of years even after Sungard > had purchased them. ?They have been approached multiple times in multiple > ways but for the most part seem to be happy with what they are doing/ ?They > pretty much ignored all the input the got as far as I am aware, but it > really has some issues and if folks are interested why not. ?We could add > PeopleSoft to the mix as well, since it is not much better from an > accessibility perspective as far as I am aware. > > Ron Stewart > > -----Original Message----- > From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Chris > Doucet > Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 12:37 PM > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: [Athen] SungardHE Banner Evaluation Question > > Hello all, > The Google Apps Evaluation discussion has brought a similar question to mind > regarding SungardHE Banner. ?Has anyone using SungardHE Banner ever > conducted an evaluation on this platform? ?Has anyone ever approached > Sungard on the topic? ?We have begun to do so at Teachers College Columbia > University, but on a small scale at the moment. ?If you would prefer, please > feel free to reply offline. > > Thank you, > Chris > > Chris Doucet > Academic Computing Analyst > Teachers College, Columbia > University_______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > From ron at ahead.org Thu May 12 13:32:08 2011 From: ron at ahead.org (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] Emerson - DAISY & ePub reader In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <011901cc10e3$aae07880$00a16980$@ahead.org> The last time I worked with it resulted in a "just say no". I would love to hear that it has gotten over its lack of stability, and only wanting to deal with particular flavors of DTB and support for proper DAISY coding. Ron Stewart From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Heidi Scher Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 12:31 PM To: ATHEN listserv Subject: [Athen] Emerson - DAISY & ePub reader Hi all, Any ATHENians familiar with the Emerson 0.6.3 cross-platform ePub & DAISY reader? http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Utilities/Emerson.shtml Looking for a free DAISY reader for MAC other than Olearia. Thanks in advance! 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... URL: From asuncion at alcor.concordia.ca Thu May 12 18:55:33 2011 From: asuncion at alcor.concordia.ca (Jennison Mark Asuncion) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] Accessibility Meetup in Baltimore, Saturday May 14 (fwd) Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 07:00:43 -0400 From: lists@karlgroves.com Reply-To: WebAIM Discussion List Subject: [WebAIM] Accessibility Meetup in Baltimore, Saturday May 14 I wanted to pass this on in case anyone on this list is in the MD/DC area. Modeled after the meetups that take place in DC and elsewhere. The Baltimore Accessibility Interest Group will hold its 2nd meeting in Baltimore this Saturday. Details at the URL below and in the body of this e-mail. http://a11ybaltimore05142011.eventbrite.com/ Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011 Noon-2pm Location: Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 415 Park Ave. Baltimore MD 21201 There is on-street parking as well as a parking lot across from the library. About This Meeting: The next meeting of the Baltimore Web Accessibility Interest Group will take place Saturday May 14, 2011 from Noon until 2pm. John F Croston III is presenting his "Is Your Website Accessible? If not Practical Ways to Make It So." talk. He will go over the main ideas and pieces of code you need in an HTML page to make them accessible, which include things like skip navigation, adding proper headings (h1 - h6), ARIA landmark roles, and form items like fieldset, legend, and labels, etc. All meetings take place at the Baltimore Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped located at 415 Park Ave. Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Their website has directions by car or public transportation. I hope you will be able to join me and would like very much if you could pass this information on to others who you feel might find these meetups beneficial. Also, I am looking for anyone willing to come speak at these meetups. If you or someone you know would be interested, please get in touch. Karl Groves karl@karlgroves.com From hascherdss at gmail.com Fri May 13 06:56:32 2011 From: hascherdss at gmail.com (Heidi Scher) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] Emerson - DAISY & ePub reader In-Reply-To: <011901cc10e3$aae07880$00a16980$@ahead.org> References: <011901cc10e3$aae07880$00a16980$@ahead.org> Message-ID: Thank, Ron. If anyone knows of a good and inexpensive DAISY reader for MAC, please pass the word! 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 Thu, May 12, 2011 at 3:32 PM, Ron Stewart wrote: > The last time I worked with it resulted in a "just say no". I would love > to hear that it has gotten over its lack of stability, and only wanting to > deal with particular flavors of DTB and support for proper DAISY coding. > > > > Ron Stewart > > > > *From:* athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto: > athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] *On Behalf Of *Heidi Scher > *Sent:* Thursday, May 12, 2011 12:31 PM > *To:* ATHEN listserv > *Subject:* [Athen] Emerson - DAISY & ePub reader > > > > Hi all, > > Any ATHENians familiar with the Emerson 0.6.3 cross-platform ePub & DAISY > reader? > > http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Utilities/Emerson.shtml > > Looking for a free DAISY reader for MAC other than Olearia. > > Thanks in advance! > > 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 > +++++++++++++++ > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From greg_kraus at ncsu.edu Fri May 13 08:16:45 2011 From: greg_kraus at ncsu.edu (Greg Kraus) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> <003301cc0f3a$2de2a650$89a7f2f0$@ahead.org> Message-ID: Hi All, Here is the list of people I have who have expressed interest in working in this interest group. Greg Kraus Karen Sorensen Alice Anderson Sharon Trerise Scott Williams Terrill Thompson If I missed anyone please let me know. Jon, I wasn't sure if you were expressing interest or not. If you would like to just let me know. Others, as with other ATHEN interest groups I assume people will be able to come and go from the group when desired. This list is just an initial list of people to start the discussion. Ron, what is the process for getting an official ATHEN Interest Group started? Would it be best to go ahead and set up a section on the Collaboration site to start discussing these matters? Thanks. Greg On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 2:33 PM, Greg Kraus wrote: > I'll be happy to coordinate this. With Google IO going on right now we > should probably also wait to see what announcements are coming from > the cloud. I'll start pulling some things together soon and get > everyone who has expresses interest involved. I'll probably start an > email discussion in the next week or two to make sure we can define a > common goal and that it is something that ATHEN as an organization can > support. > > Greg > > > On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Ron Stewart wrote: >> Thanks for those of you who stepped up to the plate on this, Greg since you >> already volunteered do you want to pull something together.? Before we move >> forward under the ATHEN umbrella I want to make sure everyone is on the same >> page.? It probably would be best to setup a smaller discussion group on this >> topic as well. >> >> >> >> Ron >> >> >> >> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu >> [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of >> Gunderson, Jon R >> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:57 AM >> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network >> Subject: RE: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation >> >> >> >> If we coordinate our accessibility efforts with Google we will be able to >> prioritize the accessibility features they work on and be able to help >> Google understand that this is a long term effort and responsibility. >> >> >> >> >> >> Jon >> >> >> >> >> >> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu >> [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of scott >> williams >> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:21 AM >> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network >> Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation >> >> >> >> The University of Michigan is in contract negotiations with Google. We told >> them that we were holding off negotiations until they could show us an >> accessible version of Google Apps. I expect to be a member of the pilot here >> on campus so I can evaluate its accessibility before a campus-wide rollout. >> They are trying to publish a more accessible version of Google Apps by fall. >> I am going to wait to evaluate the updated version (or a substantial number >> of micro-upgrades). I do know that they are working closely with the NFB to >> reach a settlement, so I do expect real change, but the proof is in the >> pudding. >> >> >> >> I think we surprised them with our firm stance, but we told them that even >> though the NFB is happy with Google's progress, that wouldn't stop the NFB >> from coming at us should a student file a complaint here. And that is not a >> risk we're going to take. >> >> >> >> I would be very interested in participating in this group. I agree with Jon >> and Greg that Google would welcome the effort, and it will help keep them on >> the right track. >> >> >> >> Best, >> >> >> >> Scott >> >> On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Greg Kraus wrote: >> >> Hi Ron, >> >> I've been talking with some members of the Google Apps for Education >> Team about this and have offered to coordinate with ATHEN an >> accessibility interest group to work with Google like we have done >> with Blackboard and Elluminate/Blackboard. We are a Google Apps campus >> so we definitely have a vested interest in this. So far Google has not >> taken me up on this offer. >> >> I can say that Google is keenly aware of the issue and is trying to >> address it. We at NC State have built some relationships with the >> Google Apps for Education Team so I am happy to coordinate an ATHEN >> interest group if others are interested in participating. >> >> Greg >> >> -- >> Greg Kraus >> University IT Accessibility Coordinator >> Office of Information Technology >> North Carolina State University >> 919.513.4087 >> >> >> On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Sean J Keegan wrote: >>> Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! >>> >>> I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group to do >>> an >>> objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current version of Google >>> Apps. ?This would be of a similar nature of our work on the iTunes work we >>> did a few years back. ?If you are aware of anyone who has already done a >>> compressive, cross disability evaluation that is great and I will pass >>> that >>> on to those who have inquired. >>> >>> At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available >>> bandwidth >>> to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader of the project. >>> >>> Ron Stewart >>> >>> ************************************************************************ >>> Ron Stewart >>> Managing Consultant >>> Altformat Solutions LLC >>> >>> 8300 West Weller St >>> Yorktown, IN 47396 >>> Mobile: 609 213-2190 >>> Fax: 765 405-1484 >>> >>> ron@altformatsolutions.com >>> www.altformatsolutions.com >>> _______________________________________________ >>> athen-list mailing list >>> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> athen-list mailing list >> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >> >> >> -- >> Scott Williams >> Web Accessibility Coordinator >> Office of Institutional Equity >> University of Michigan >> 734.764.0051 >> swims@umich.edu >> >> _______________________________________________ >> athen-list mailing list >> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >> >> > From ron at ahead.org Fri May 13 09:20:02 2011 From: ron at ahead.org (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> <003301cc0f3a$2de2a650$89a7f2f0$@ahead.org> Message-ID: <002201cc1189$9d2c4e20$d784ea60$@ahead.org> I would also like to be an observer in this effort. You have done it, and yes I would think that getting a "Collaboration" going would be the appropriate next step since that is the way the membership has endorsed doing these kinds of things. Ron -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Greg Kraus Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 8:17 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation Hi All, Here is the list of people I have who have expressed interest in working in this interest group. Greg Kraus Karen Sorensen Alice Anderson Sharon Trerise Scott Williams Terrill Thompson If I missed anyone please let me know. Jon, I wasn't sure if you were expressing interest or not. If you would like to just let me know. Others, as with other ATHEN interest groups I assume people will be able to come and go from the group when desired. This list is just an initial list of people to start the discussion. Ron, what is the process for getting an official ATHEN Interest Group started? Would it be best to go ahead and set up a section on the Collaboration site to start discussing these matters? Thanks. Greg On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 2:33 PM, Greg Kraus wrote: > I'll be happy to coordinate this. With Google IO going on right now we > should probably also wait to see what announcements are coming from > the cloud. I'll start pulling some things together soon and get > everyone who has expresses interest involved. I'll probably start an > email discussion in the next week or two to make sure we can define a > common goal and that it is something that ATHEN as an organization can > support. > > Greg > > > On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Ron Stewart wrote: >> Thanks for those of you who stepped up to the plate on this, Greg >> since you already volunteered do you want to pull something together.? >> Before we move forward under the ATHEN umbrella I want to make sure >> everyone is on the same page.? It probably would be best to setup a >> smaller discussion group on this topic as well. >> >> >> >> Ron >> >> >> >> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu >> [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of >> Gunderson, Jon R >> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:57 AM >> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network >> Subject: RE: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation >> >> >> >> If we coordinate our accessibility efforts with Google we will be >> able to prioritize the accessibility features they work on and be >> able to help Google understand that this is a long term effort and responsibility. >> >> >> >> >> >> Jon >> >> >> >> >> >> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu >> [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of >> scott williams >> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:21 AM >> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network >> Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation >> >> >> >> The University of Michigan is in contract negotiations with Google. >> We told them that we were holding off negotiations until they could >> show us an accessible version of Google Apps. I expect to be a member >> of the pilot here on campus so I can evaluate its accessibility before a campus-wide rollout. >> They are trying to publish a more accessible version of Google Apps by fall. >> I am going to wait to evaluate the updated version (or a substantial >> number of micro-upgrades). I do know that they are working closely >> with the NFB to reach a settlement, so I do expect real change, but >> the proof is in the pudding. >> >> >> >> I think we surprised them with our firm stance, but we told them that >> even though the NFB is happy with Google's progress, that wouldn't >> stop the NFB from coming at us should a student file a complaint >> here. And that is not a risk we're going to take. >> >> >> >> I would be very interested in participating in this group. I agree >> with Jon and Greg that Google would welcome the effort, and it will >> help keep them on the right track. >> >> >> >> Best, >> >> >> >> Scott >> >> On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Greg Kraus wrote: >> >> Hi Ron, >> >> I've been talking with some members of the Google Apps for Education >> Team about this and have offered to coordinate with ATHEN an >> accessibility interest group to work with Google like we have done >> with Blackboard and Elluminate/Blackboard. We are a Google Apps >> campus so we definitely have a vested interest in this. So far Google >> has not taken me up on this offer. >> >> I can say that Google is keenly aware of the issue and is trying to >> address it. We at NC State have built some relationships with the >> Google Apps for Education Team so I am happy to coordinate an ATHEN >> interest group if others are interested in participating. >> >> Greg >> >> -- >> Greg Kraus >> University IT Accessibility Coordinator Office of Information >> Technology North Carolina State University >> 919.513.4087 >> >> >> On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Sean J Keegan wrote: >>> Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! >>> >>> I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group >>> to do an objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current >>> version of Google Apps. ?This would be of a similar nature of our >>> work on the iTunes work we did a few years back. ?If you are aware >>> of anyone who has already done a compressive, cross disability >>> evaluation that is great and I will pass that on to those who have >>> inquired. >>> >>> At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available >>> bandwidth to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader >>> of the project. >>> >>> Ron Stewart >>> >>> ******************************************************************** >>> **** >>> Ron Stewart >>> Managing Consultant >>> Altformat Solutions LLC >>> >>> 8300 West Weller St >>> Yorktown, IN 47396 >>> Mobile: 609 213-2190 >>> Fax: 765 405-1484 >>> >>> ron@altformatsolutions.com >>> www.altformatsolutions.com >>> _______________________________________________ >>> athen-list mailing list >>> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> athen-list mailing list >> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >> >> >> -- >> Scott Williams >> Web Accessibility Coordinator >> Office of Institutional Equity >> University of Michigan >> 734.764.0051 >> swims@umich.edu >> >> _______________________________________________ >> athen-list mailing list >> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >> >> > _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From ron at ahead.org Fri May 13 09:30:25 2011 From: ron at ahead.org (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] Emerson - DAISY & ePub reader In-Reply-To: References: <011901cc10e3$aae07880$00a16980$@ahead.org> Message-ID: <002801cc118b$10983a80$31c8af80$@ahead.org> The Mac clients that RFBD and Bookshare provide there members are great, as far as anything else goes, except the Gh products, they get pretty mixed reviews. If anyone has a different experience I would love to hear about it. Ron From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Heidi Scher Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 6:57 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] Emerson - DAISY & ePub reader Thank, Ron. If anyone knows of a good and inexpensive DAISY reader for MAC, please pass the word! 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 Thu, May 12, 2011 at 3:32 PM, Ron Stewart wrote: The last time I worked with it resulted in a "just say no". I would love to hear that it has gotten over its lack of stability, and only wanting to deal with particular flavors of DTB and support for proper DAISY coding. Ron Stewart From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Heidi Scher Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 12:31 PM To: ATHEN listserv Subject: [Athen] Emerson - DAISY & ePub reader Hi all, Any ATHENians familiar with the Emerson 0.6.3 cross-platform ePub & DAISY reader? http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Utilities/Emerson.shtml Looking for a free DAISY reader for MAC other than Olearia. Thanks in advance! 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 +++++++++++++++ _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From petri.1 at osu.edu Sat May 14 08:48:42 2011 From: petri.1 at osu.edu (Ken Petri) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: <002201cc1189$9d2c4e20$d784ea60$@ahead.org> References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> <003301cc0f3a$2de2a650$89a7f2f0$@ahead.org> <002201cc1189$9d2c4e20$d784ea60$@ahead.org> Message-ID: Google I/O: As far as I can tell, there were no announcements about Google Apps accessibility directly, at all. There was only one web-related accessibility presentation--another on Android and on YouTube. But there is another wrinkle, Charles Chen demo-ed ChromeVox, the screen reader built into Chrome OS, working with Gmail. I've played with ChromeVox on a PC just in the browser and it isn't too bad with Gmail--certainly much better than gmail in any other screen reader, currently. ChromeVox is ARIA aware to some degree (not clear what degree) and Google has developed an imperative language called VoxScript that allows scripters of applications (in Chrome/ChromeOS only?) to add in audio cues, supplemental text, and control focus via web application-specific scripts that extend the application. (This is somewhat like Chen's earlier AxsJAX project.) Here's the YouTube vid: http://www.youtube.com/user/GoogleDevelopers#p/u/76/PAzY2MQxJDQ (limited time? start around 12:00 and tune out after Chen leaves). BTW, I participated in two of the Google CSUN sessions. The open/no NDA presentation was run by Naomi Black and was basically an hour of "we aren't doing a very good job, with the exception of search." She assigned grades to many of their products and gave Gmail a B- (to some audience grumbling and audible mumbles of "C-"). She assigned Google Apps a grade of "D." I also attended a later session under NDA. I suppose I'm forbidden from giving any info on that, but I can say that virtually all of the discussion in this developer focused session was on Android. ken -- Ken Petri Program Director, OSU Web Accessibility Center 102D Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue,?Columbus, Ohio? 43210 Office: 614.292.1760 |?Mobile: 614.218.1499 | Fax: 614.292.4190 http://wac.osu.edu | petri.1@osu.edu On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 12:20 PM, Ron Stewart wrote: > I would also like to be an observer in this effort. ?You have done it, ?and > yes I would think that getting a "Collaboration" going would be the > appropriate next step since that is the way the membership has endorsed > doing these kinds of things. > > Ron > > -----Original Message----- > From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Greg > Kraus > Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 8:17 AM > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation > > Hi All, > > Here is the list of people I have who have expressed interest in working in > this interest group. > > Greg Kraus > Karen Sorensen > Alice Anderson > Sharon Trerise > Scott Williams > Terrill Thompson > > If I missed anyone please let me know. Jon, I wasn't sure if you were > expressing interest or not. If you would like to just let me know. > > Others, as with other ATHEN interest groups I assume people will be able to > come and go from the group when desired. This list is just an initial list > of people to start the discussion. > > Ron, what is the process for getting an official ATHEN Interest Group > started? Would it be best to go ahead and set up a section on the > Collaboration site to start discussing these matters? > > Thanks. > > Greg > > > On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 2:33 PM, Greg Kraus wrote: >> I'll be happy to coordinate this. With Google IO going on right now we >> should probably also wait to see what announcements are coming from >> the cloud. I'll start pulling some things together soon and get >> everyone who has expresses interest involved. I'll probably start an >> email discussion in the next week or two to make sure we can define a >> common goal and that it is something that ATHEN as an organization can >> support. >> >> Greg >> >> >> On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Ron Stewart wrote: >>> Thanks for those of you who stepped up to the plate on this, Greg >>> since you already volunteered do you want to pull something together. >>> Before we move forward under the ATHEN umbrella I want to make sure >>> everyone is on the same page.? It probably would be best to setup a >>> smaller discussion group on this topic as well. >>> >>> >>> >>> Ron >>> >>> >>> >>> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>> [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of >>> Gunderson, Jon R >>> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:57 AM >>> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network >>> Subject: RE: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation >>> >>> >>> >>> If we coordinate our accessibility efforts with Google we will be >>> able to prioritize the accessibility features they work on and be >>> able to help Google understand that this is a long term effort and > responsibility. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Jon >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>> [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of >>> scott williams >>> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:21 AM >>> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network >>> Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation >>> >>> >>> >>> The University of Michigan is in contract negotiations with Google. >>> We told them that we were holding off negotiations until they could >>> show us an accessible version of Google Apps. I expect to be a member >>> of the pilot here on campus so I can evaluate its accessibility before a > campus-wide rollout. >>> They are trying to publish a more accessible version of Google Apps by > fall. >>> I am going to wait to evaluate the updated version (or a substantial >>> number of micro-upgrades). I do know that they are working closely >>> with the NFB to reach a settlement, so I do expect real change, but >>> the proof is in the pudding. >>> >>> >>> >>> I think we surprised them with our firm stance, but we told them that >>> even though the NFB is happy with Google's progress, that wouldn't >>> stop the NFB from coming at us should a student file a complaint >>> here. And that is not a risk we're going to take. >>> >>> >>> >>> I would be very interested in participating in this group. I agree >>> with Jon and Greg that Google would welcome the effort, and it will >>> help keep them on the right track. >>> >>> >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> >>> >>> Scott >>> >>> On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Greg Kraus wrote: >>> >>> Hi Ron, >>> >>> I've been talking with some members of the Google Apps for Education >>> Team about this and have offered to coordinate with ATHEN an >>> accessibility interest group to work with Google like we have done >>> with Blackboard and Elluminate/Blackboard. We are a Google Apps >>> campus so we definitely have a vested interest in this. So far Google >>> has not taken me up on this offer. >>> >>> I can say that Google is keenly aware of the issue and is trying to >>> address it. We at NC State have built some relationships with the >>> Google Apps for Education Team so I am happy to coordinate an ATHEN >>> interest group if others are interested in participating. >>> >>> Greg >>> >>> -- >>> Greg Kraus >>> University IT Accessibility Coordinator Office of Information >>> Technology North Carolina State University >>> 919.513.4087 >>> >>> >>> On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Sean J Keegan > wrote: >>>> Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! >>>> >>>> I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group >>>> to do an objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current >>>> version of Google Apps. ?This would be of a similar nature of our >>>> work on the iTunes work we did a few years back. ?If you are aware >>>> of anyone who has already done a compressive, cross disability >>>> evaluation that is great and I will pass that on to those who have >>>> inquired. >>>> >>>> At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available >>>> bandwidth to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader >>>> of the project. >>>> >>>> Ron Stewart >>>> >>>> ******************************************************************** >>>> **** >>>> Ron Stewart >>>> Managing Consultant >>>> Altformat Solutions LLC >>>> >>>> 8300 West Weller St >>>> Yorktown, IN 47396 >>>> Mobile: 609 213-2190 >>>> Fax: 765 405-1484 >>>> >>>> ron@altformatsolutions.com >>>> www.altformatsolutions.com >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> athen-list mailing list >>>> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>>> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> athen-list mailing list >>> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Scott Williams >>> Web Accessibility Coordinator >>> Office of Institutional Equity >>> University of Michigan >>> 734.764.0051 >>> swims@umich.edu >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> athen-list mailing list >>> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >>> >>> >> > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > From ea at emptech.info Sat May 14 13:54:03 2011 From: ea at emptech.info (E.A. Draffan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> <003301cc0f3a$2de2a650$89a7f2f0$@ahead.org> <002201cc1189$9d2c4e20$d784ea60$@ahead.org> Message-ID: <007a01cc1279$1072bf00$31583d00$@emptech.info> I would really love to take part in the Android apps group evaluation, but we have a project where the analysis came down on the side of using IOS - iPhone and iPad. We tried to find robust technologies for Android text to speech, screen reading, Daisy and accessible audio apps or accessible built in features for accessing documents. Are there any good ones that are tried and tested? Have we got this wrong? The project has to finish soon and the team are all iPhone/iPad users but happy to change if there is a better more open solution available now. Many thanks. 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 -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Ken Petri Sent: 14 May 2011 16:49 To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation Google I/O: As far as I can tell, there were no announcements about Google Apps accessibility directly, at all. There was only one web-related accessibility presentation--another on Android and on YouTube. But there is another wrinkle, Charles Chen demo-ed ChromeVox, the screen reader built into Chrome OS, working with Gmail. I've played with ChromeVox on a PC just in the browser and it isn't too bad with Gmail--certainly much better than gmail in any other screen reader, currently. ChromeVox is ARIA aware to some degree (not clear what degree) and Google has developed an imperative language called VoxScript that allows scripters of applications (in Chrome/ChromeOS only?) to add in audio cues, supplemental text, and control focus via web application-specific scripts that extend the application. (This is somewhat like Chen's earlier AxsJAX project.) Here's the YouTube vid: http://www.youtube.com/user/GoogleDevelopers#p/u/76/PAzY2MQxJDQ (limited time? start around 12:00 and tune out after Chen leaves). BTW, I participated in two of the Google CSUN sessions. The open/no NDA presentation was run by Naomi Black and was basically an hour of "we aren't doing a very good job, with the exception of search." She assigned grades to many of their products and gave Gmail a B- (to some audience grumbling and audible mumbles of "C-"). She assigned Google Apps a grade of "D." I also attended a later session under NDA. I suppose I'm forbidden from giving any info on that, but I can say that virtually all of the discussion in this developer focused session was on Android. ken -- Ken Petri Program Director, OSU Web Accessibility Center 102D Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue,?Columbus, Ohio? 43210 Office: 614.292.1760 |?Mobile: 614.218.1499 | Fax: 614.292.4190 http://wac.osu.edu | petri.1@osu.edu On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 12:20 PM, Ron Stewart wrote: > I would also like to be an observer in this effort. ?You have done it, ? > and yes I would think that getting a "Collaboration" going would be > the appropriate next step since that is the way the membership has > endorsed doing these kinds of things. > > Ron > > -----Original Message----- > From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of > Greg Kraus > Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 8:17 AM > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation > > Hi All, > > Here is the list of people I have who have expressed interest in > working in this interest group. > > Greg Kraus > Karen Sorensen > Alice Anderson > Sharon Trerise > Scott Williams > Terrill Thompson > > If I missed anyone please let me know. Jon, I wasn't sure if you were > expressing interest or not. If you would like to just let me know. > > Others, as with other ATHEN interest groups I assume people will be > able to come and go from the group when desired. This list is just an > initial list of people to start the discussion. > > Ron, what is the process for getting an official ATHEN Interest Group > started? Would it be best to go ahead and set up a section on the > Collaboration site to start discussing these matters? > > Thanks. > > Greg > > > On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 2:33 PM, Greg Kraus wrote: >> I'll be happy to coordinate this. With Google IO going on right now >> we should probably also wait to see what announcements are coming >> from the cloud. I'll start pulling some things together soon and get >> everyone who has expresses interest involved. I'll probably start an >> email discussion in the next week or two to make sure we can define a >> common goal and that it is something that ATHEN as an organization >> can support. >> >> Greg >> >> >> On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Ron Stewart wrote: >>> Thanks for those of you who stepped up to the plate on this, Greg >>> since you already volunteered do you want to pull something together. >>> Before we move forward under the ATHEN umbrella I want to make sure >>> everyone is on the same page.? It probably would be best to setup a >>> smaller discussion group on this topic as well. >>> >>> >>> >>> Ron >>> >>> >>> >>> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>> [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of >>> Gunderson, Jon R >>> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:57 AM >>> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network >>> Subject: RE: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation >>> >>> >>> >>> If we coordinate our accessibility efforts with Google we will be >>> able to prioritize the accessibility features they work on and be >>> able to help Google understand that this is a long term effort and > responsibility. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Jon >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>> [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of >>> scott williams >>> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:21 AM >>> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network >>> Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation >>> >>> >>> >>> The University of Michigan is in contract negotiations with Google. >>> We told them that we were holding off negotiations until they could >>> show us an accessible version of Google Apps. I expect to be a >>> member of the pilot here on campus so I can evaluate its >>> accessibility before a > campus-wide rollout. >>> They are trying to publish a more accessible version of Google Apps >>> by > fall. >>> I am going to wait to evaluate the updated version (or a substantial >>> number of micro-upgrades). I do know that they are working closely >>> with the NFB to reach a settlement, so I do expect real change, but >>> the proof is in the pudding. >>> >>> >>> >>> I think we surprised them with our firm stance, but we told them >>> that even though the NFB is happy with Google's progress, that >>> wouldn't stop the NFB from coming at us should a student file a >>> complaint here. And that is not a risk we're going to take. >>> >>> >>> >>> I would be very interested in participating in this group. I agree >>> with Jon and Greg that Google would welcome the effort, and it will >>> help keep them on the right track. >>> >>> >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> >>> >>> Scott >>> >>> On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Greg Kraus wrote: >>> >>> Hi Ron, >>> >>> I've been talking with some members of the Google Apps for Education >>> Team about this and have offered to coordinate with ATHEN an >>> accessibility interest group to work with Google like we have done >>> with Blackboard and Elluminate/Blackboard. We are a Google Apps >>> campus so we definitely have a vested interest in this. So far >>> Google has not taken me up on this offer. >>> >>> I can say that Google is keenly aware of the issue and is trying to >>> address it. We at NC State have built some relationships with the >>> Google Apps for Education Team so I am happy to coordinate an ATHEN >>> interest group if others are interested in participating. >>> >>> Greg >>> >>> -- >>> Greg Kraus >>> University IT Accessibility Coordinator Office of Information >>> Technology North Carolina State University >>> 919.513.4087 >>> >>> >>> On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Sean J Keegan > wrote: >>>> Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! >>>> >>>> I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group >>>> to do an objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current >>>> version of Google Apps. ?This would be of a similar nature of our >>>> work on the iTunes work we did a few years back. ?If you are aware >>>> of anyone who has already done a compressive, cross disability >>>> evaluation that is great and I will pass that on to those who have >>>> inquired. >>>> >>>> At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available >>>> bandwidth to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader >>>> of the project. >>>> >>>> Ron Stewart >>>> >>>> ******************************************************************* >>>> * >>>> **** >>>> Ron Stewart >>>> Managing Consultant >>>> Altformat Solutions LLC >>>> >>>> 8300 West Weller St >>>> Yorktown, IN 47396 >>>> Mobile: 609 213-2190 >>>> Fax: 765 405-1484 >>>> >>>> ron@altformatsolutions.com >>>> www.altformatsolutions.com >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> athen-list mailing list >>>> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>>> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> athen-list mailing list >>> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Scott Williams >>> Web Accessibility Coordinator >>> Office of Institutional Equity >>> University of Michigan >>> 734.764.0051 >>> swims@umich.edu >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> athen-list mailing list >>> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >>> >>> >> > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From petri.1 at osu.edu Sat May 14 20:51:25 2011 From: petri.1 at osu.edu (Ken Petri) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: <007a01cc1279$1072bf00$31583d00$@emptech.info> References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> <003301cc0f3a$2de2a650$89a7f2f0$@ahead.org> <002201cc1189$9d2c4e20$d784ea60$@ahead.org> <007a01cc1279$1072bf00$31583d00$@emptech.info> Message-ID: Hi E.A., I know this thread is about Google Apps, not Android, but since you brought up Android, I thought I'd give my two cents. Like you, I haven't seen much on the Android side that is all that encouraging. There are two groups who have put logs of effort on Android accessibility, external to Google, that I know of: Steve Jacob's Apps4Android--which has a couple of products, including an alternative browser, a magnifier, and, most recently, but not released yet, an extension for Cool Reader that adds TTS--and Code Factory, which has a screen reader and a number of hand-rolled productivity apps--a dialer, a virtual d'pad, a virtual keyboard, contacts manager, calendar, a web browser, and some other stuff (all for around $100--when the same sorts of things work out of the box on iOS). I have not heard of any DAISY-capable TTS enabled and/or synchronized highlighting reader. I think Android should be considered in the early phases of accessibility implementation. Folks at CSUN were very critical of Android accessibility in the sessions I was in where it was mentioned, and I think for good reason. Right now, outside of Code Factory's virtual d'pad, there is no workable touch screen interactivity with a screen reader running. Up against iOS devices with Zoom, global contrast settings, and VoiceOver, and with tons of accessible apps available, Android just doesn't even come close. Point of pride applications like Intersection Explorer on Android feel like a lark--interesting, yes, compelling, not really. In my opinion, Google is going to need to do what Apple did on iOS--approach accessibility holistically, as a fundamental and fully integrated aspect of the OS. Right now, their approach is piecemeal. I haven't heard anything that convinces me that Google has a viable Android accessibility strategy. I hope I'm just missing something, and, if not, then I hope we all hear encouraging news soon. All the best, ken -- Ken Petri Program Director, OSU Web Accessibility Center 102D Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210 Office: 614.292.1760 | Mobile: 614.218.1499 | Fax: 614.292.4190 http://wac.osu.edu | petri.1@osu.edu On Sat, May 14, 2011 at 4:54 PM, E.A. Draffan wrote: > I would really love to take part in the Android apps group evaluation, but > we have a project where the analysis came down on the side of using IOS - > iPhone and iPad. We tried to find robust technologies for Android text to > speech, screen reading, Daisy and accessible audio apps or accessible built > in features for accessing documents. Are there any good ones that are > tried > and tested? Have we got this wrong? The project has to finish soon and > the > team are all iPhone/iPad users but happy to change if there is a better > more > open solution available now. > > Many thanks. > > 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 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Ken > Petri > Sent: 14 May 2011 16:49 > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation > > Google I/O: As far as I can tell, there were no announcements about Google > Apps accessibility directly, at all. There was only one web-related > accessibility presentation--another on Android and on YouTube. > > But there is another wrinkle, Charles Chen demo-ed ChromeVox, the screen > reader built into Chrome OS, working with Gmail. I've played with ChromeVox > on a PC just in the browser and it isn't too bad with Gmail--certainly much > better than gmail in any other screen reader, currently. ChromeVox is ARIA > aware to some degree (not clear what > degree) and Google has developed an imperative language called VoxScript > that allows scripters of applications (in Chrome/ChromeOS > only?) to add in audio cues, supplemental text, and control focus via web > application-specific scripts that extend the application. (This is somewhat > like Chen's earlier AxsJAX project.) > > Here's the YouTube vid: > http://www.youtube.com/user/GoogleDevelopers#p/u/76/PAzY2MQxJDQ > (limited time? start around 12:00 and tune out after Chen leaves). > > BTW, I participated in two of the Google CSUN sessions. The open/no NDA > presentation was run by Naomi Black and was basically an hour of "we aren't > doing a very good job, with the exception of search." She assigned grades > to > many of their products and gave Gmail a B- (to some audience grumbling and > audible mumbles of "C-"). She assigned Google Apps a grade of "D." I also > attended a later session under NDA. I suppose I'm forbidden from giving any > info on that, but I can say that virtually all of the discussion in this > developer focused session was on Android. > > ken > -- > Ken Petri > Program Director, OSU Web Accessibility Center 102D Pomerene Hall, 1760 > Neil > Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210 > Office: 614.292.1760 | Mobile: 614.218.1499 | Fax: 614.292.4190 > http://wac.osu.edu | petri.1@osu.edu > > > > On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 12:20 PM, Ron Stewart wrote: > > I would also like to be an observer in this effort. You have done it, > > and yes I would think that getting a "Collaboration" going would be > > the appropriate next step since that is the way the membership has > > endorsed doing these kinds of things. > > > > Ron > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of > > Greg Kraus > > Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 8:17 AM > > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > > Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation > > > > Hi All, > > > > Here is the list of people I have who have expressed interest in > > working in this interest group. > > > > Greg Kraus > > Karen Sorensen > > Alice Anderson > > Sharon Trerise > > Scott Williams > > Terrill Thompson > > > > If I missed anyone please let me know. Jon, I wasn't sure if you were > > expressing interest or not. If you would like to just let me know. > > > > Others, as with other ATHEN interest groups I assume people will be > > able to come and go from the group when desired. This list is just an > > initial list of people to start the discussion. > > > > Ron, what is the process for getting an official ATHEN Interest Group > > started? Would it be best to go ahead and set up a section on the > > Collaboration site to start discussing these matters? > > > > Thanks. > > > > Greg > > > > > > On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 2:33 PM, Greg Kraus wrote: > >> I'll be happy to coordinate this. With Google IO going on right now > >> we should probably also wait to see what announcements are coming > >> from the cloud. I'll start pulling some things together soon and get > >> everyone who has expresses interest involved. I'll probably start an > >> email discussion in the next week or two to make sure we can define a > >> common goal and that it is something that ATHEN as an organization > >> can support. > >> > >> Greg > >> > >> > >> On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Ron Stewart wrote: > >>> Thanks for those of you who stepped up to the plate on this, Greg > >>> since you already volunteered do you want to pull something together. > >>> Before we move forward under the ATHEN umbrella I want to make sure > >>> everyone is on the same page. It probably would be best to setup a > >>> smaller discussion group on this topic as well. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Ron > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > >>> [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of > >>> Gunderson, Jon R > >>> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:57 AM > >>> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > >>> Subject: RE: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> If we coordinate our accessibility efforts with Google we will be > >>> able to prioritize the accessibility features they work on and be > >>> able to help Google understand that this is a long term effort and > > responsibility. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Jon > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > >>> [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of > >>> scott williams > >>> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:21 AM > >>> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > >>> Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> The University of Michigan is in contract negotiations with Google. > >>> We told them that we were holding off negotiations until they could > >>> show us an accessible version of Google Apps. I expect to be a > >>> member of the pilot here on campus so I can evaluate its > >>> accessibility before a > > campus-wide rollout. > >>> They are trying to publish a more accessible version of Google Apps > >>> by > > fall. > >>> I am going to wait to evaluate the updated version (or a substantial > >>> number of micro-upgrades). I do know that they are working closely > >>> with the NFB to reach a settlement, so I do expect real change, but > >>> the proof is in the pudding. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> I think we surprised them with our firm stance, but we told them > >>> that even though the NFB is happy with Google's progress, that > >>> wouldn't stop the NFB from coming at us should a student file a > >>> complaint here. And that is not a risk we're going to take. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> I would be very interested in participating in this group. I agree > >>> with Jon and Greg that Google would welcome the effort, and it will > >>> help keep them on the right track. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Best, > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Scott > >>> > >>> On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Greg Kraus > wrote: > >>> > >>> Hi Ron, > >>> > >>> I've been talking with some members of the Google Apps for Education > >>> Team about this and have offered to coordinate with ATHEN an > >>> accessibility interest group to work with Google like we have done > >>> with Blackboard and Elluminate/Blackboard. We are a Google Apps > >>> campus so we definitely have a vested interest in this. So far > >>> Google has not taken me up on this offer. > >>> > >>> I can say that Google is keenly aware of the issue and is trying to > >>> address it. We at NC State have built some relationships with the > >>> Google Apps for Education Team so I am happy to coordinate an ATHEN > >>> interest group if others are interested in participating. > >>> > >>> Greg > >>> > >>> -- > >>> Greg Kraus > >>> University IT Accessibility Coordinator Office of Information > >>> Technology North Carolina State University > >>> 919.513.4087 > >>> > >>> > >>> On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Sean J Keegan > > wrote: > >>>> Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! > >>>> > >>>> I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group > >>>> to do an objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current > >>>> version of Google Apps. This would be of a similar nature of our > >>>> work on the iTunes work we did a few years back. If you are aware > >>>> of anyone who has already done a compressive, cross disability > >>>> evaluation that is great and I will pass that on to those who have > >>>> inquired. > >>>> > >>>> At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available > >>>> bandwidth to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader > >>>> of the project. > >>>> > >>>> Ron Stewart > >>>> > >>>> ******************************************************************* > >>>> * > >>>> **** > >>>> Ron Stewart > >>>> Managing Consultant > >>>> Altformat Solutions LLC > >>>> > >>>> 8300 West Weller St > >>>> Yorktown, IN 47396 > >>>> Mobile: 609 213-2190 > >>>> Fax: 765 405-1484 > >>>> > >>>> ron@altformatsolutions.com > >>>> www.altformatsolutions.com > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> athen-list mailing list > >>>> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > >>>> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > >>>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> athen-list mailing list > >>> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > >>> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> Scott Williams > >>> Web Accessibility Coordinator > >>> Office of Institutional Equity > >>> University of Michigan > >>> 734.764.0051 > >>> swims@umich.edu > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> athen-list mailing list > >>> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > >>> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > >>> > >>> > >> > > _______________________________________________ > > athen-list mailing list > > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > > > _______________________________________________ > > athen-list mailing list > > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ea at emptech.info Sun May 15 02:38:08 2011 From: ea at emptech.info (E.A. Draffan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation In-Reply-To: References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> <003301cc0f3a$2de2a650$89a7f2f0$@ahead.org> <002201cc1189$9d2c4e20$d784ea60$@ahead.org> <007a01cc1279$1072bf00$31583d00$@emptech.info> Message-ID: <001a01cc12e3$cde5b000$69b11000$@emptech.info> Apologies folks for the muddle but we have been trying both Android and Google Apps! In my Saturday madness it probably showed I was having a bad hair day trying to write a paper when I should have been up on the Downs (hills in south England)! Thanks for all the help and yes the Google apps are also an issue - launching the calendar on an iPad from within a browser based portal that Seb has made for a school - I know some time ago there was a debate about the Calendar and testing was done using WebbIE - sadly in our case, the embedded calendar when read still fails to make sense even though the screen reader and text browser can show the contents . It is such a great way of sharing events etc that the school still want to use it but I have concerns as in this case it suits their students with learning disabilities and Autism and they have no screen reader users but contravenes our Equality Act. We are deep into exploring open innovation / open source and free stuff with the cuts but I still feel there are issues all round. We even have a project on the subject www.realisepotential.org gathering ideas for new and open AT - please pop your ideas there or any software projects you are willing to share and join us in our quest! 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-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Ken Petri Sent: 15 May 2011 04:51 To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation Hi E.A., I know this thread is about Google Apps, not Android, but since you brought up Android, I thought I'd give my two cents. Like you, I haven't seen much on the Android side that is all that encouraging. There are two groups who have put logs of effort on Android accessibility, external to Google, that I know of: Steve Jacob's Apps4Android--which has a couple of products, including an alternative browser, a magnifier, and, most recently, but not released yet, an extension for Cool Reader that adds TTS--and Code Factory, which has a screen reader and a number of hand-rolled productivity apps--a dialer, a virtual d'pad, a virtual keyboard, contacts manager, calendar, a web browser, and some other stuff (all for around $100--when the same sorts of things work out of the box on iOS). I have not heard of any DAISY-capable TTS enabled and/or synchronized highlighting reader. I think Android should be considered in the early phases of accessibility implementation. Folks at CSUN were very critical of Android accessibility in the sessions I was in where it was mentioned, and I think for good reason. Right now, outside of Code Factory's virtual d'pad, there is no workable touch screen interactivity with a screen reader running. Up against iOS devices with Zoom, global contrast settings, and VoiceOver, and with tons of accessible apps available, Android just doesn't even come close. Point of pride applications like Intersection Explorer on Android feel like a lark--interesting, yes, compelling, not really. In my opinion, Google is going to need to do what Apple did on iOS--approach accessibility holistically, as a fundamental and fully integrated aspect of the OS. Right now, their approach is piecemeal. I haven't heard anything that convinces me that Google has a viable Android accessibility strategy. I hope I'm just missing something, and, if not, then I hope we all hear encouraging news soon. All the best, ken -- Ken Petri Program Director, OSU Web Accessibility Center 102D Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210 Office: 614.292.1760 | Mobile: 614.218.1499 | Fax: 614.292.4190 http://wac.osu.edu | petri.1@osu.edu On Sat, May 14, 2011 at 4:54 PM, E.A. Draffan wrote: I would really love to take part in the Android apps group evaluation, but we have a project where the analysis came down on the side of using IOS - iPhone and iPad. We tried to find robust technologies for Android text to speech, screen reading, Daisy and accessible audio apps or accessible built in features for accessing documents. Are there any good ones that are tried and tested? Have we got this wrong? The project has to finish soon and the team are all iPhone/iPad users but happy to change if there is a better more open solution available now. Many thanks. 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 -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Ken Petri Sent: 14 May 2011 16:49 To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation Google I/O: As far as I can tell, there were no announcements about Google Apps accessibility directly, at all. There was only one web-related accessibility presentation--another on Android and on YouTube. But there is another wrinkle, Charles Chen demo-ed ChromeVox, the screen reader built into Chrome OS, working with Gmail. I've played with ChromeVox on a PC just in the browser and it isn't too bad with Gmail--certainly much better than gmail in any other screen reader, currently. ChromeVox is ARIA aware to some degree (not clear what degree) and Google has developed an imperative language called VoxScript that allows scripters of applications (in Chrome/ChromeOS only?) to add in audio cues, supplemental text, and control focus via web application-specific scripts that extend the application. (This is somewhat like Chen's earlier AxsJAX project.) Here's the YouTube vid: http://www.youtube.com/user/GoogleDevelopers#p/u/76/PAzY2MQxJDQ (limited time? start around 12:00 and tune out after Chen leaves). BTW, I participated in two of the Google CSUN sessions. The open/no NDA presentation was run by Naomi Black and was basically an hour of "we aren't doing a very good job, with the exception of search." She assigned grades to many of their products and gave Gmail a B- (to some audience grumbling and audible mumbles of "C-"). She assigned Google Apps a grade of "D." I also attended a later session under NDA. I suppose I'm forbidden from giving any info on that, but I can say that virtually all of the discussion in this developer focused session was on Android. ken -- Ken Petri Program Director, OSU Web Accessibility Center 102D Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210 Office: 614.292.1760 | Mobile: 614.218.1499 | Fax: 614.292.4190 http://wac.osu.edu | petri.1@osu.edu On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 12:20 PM, Ron Stewart wrote: > I would also like to be an observer in this effort. You have done it, > and yes I would think that getting a "Collaboration" going would be > the appropriate next step since that is the way the membership has > endorsed doing these kinds of things. > > Ron > > -----Original Message----- > From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of > Greg Kraus > Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 8:17 AM > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation > > Hi All, > > Here is the list of people I have who have expressed interest in > working in this interest group. > > Greg Kraus > Karen Sorensen > Alice Anderson > Sharon Trerise > Scott Williams > Terrill Thompson > > If I missed anyone please let me know. Jon, I wasn't sure if you were > expressing interest or not. If you would like to just let me know. > > Others, as with other ATHEN interest groups I assume people will be > able to come and go from the group when desired. This list is just an > initial list of people to start the discussion. > > Ron, what is the process for getting an official ATHEN Interest Group > started? Would it be best to go ahead and set up a section on the > Collaboration site to start discussing these matters? > > Thanks. > > Greg > > > On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 2:33 PM, Greg Kraus wrote: >> I'll be happy to coordinate this. With Google IO going on right now >> we should probably also wait to see what announcements are coming >> from the cloud. I'll start pulling some things together soon and get >> everyone who has expresses interest involved. I'll probably start an >> email discussion in the next week or two to make sure we can define a >> common goal and that it is something that ATHEN as an organization >> can support. >> >> Greg >> >> >> On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Ron Stewart wrote: >>> Thanks for those of you who stepped up to the plate on this, Greg >>> since you already volunteered do you want to pull something together. >>> Before we move forward under the ATHEN umbrella I want to make sure >>> everyone is on the same page. It probably would be best to setup a >>> smaller discussion group on this topic as well. >>> >>> >>> >>> Ron >>> >>> >>> >>> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>> [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of >>> Gunderson, Jon R >>> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:57 AM >>> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network >>> Subject: RE: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation >>> >>> >>> >>> If we coordinate our accessibility efforts with Google we will be >>> able to prioritize the accessibility features they work on and be >>> able to help Google understand that this is a long term effort and > responsibility. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Jon >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>> [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of >>> scott williams >>> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:21 AM >>> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network >>> Subject: Re: [Athen] Repost: Google Apps Evaluation >>> >>> >>> >>> The University of Michigan is in contract negotiations with Google. >>> We told them that we were holding off negotiations until they could >>> show us an accessible version of Google Apps. I expect to be a >>> member of the pilot here on campus so I can evaluate its >>> accessibility before a > campus-wide rollout. >>> They are trying to publish a more accessible version of Google Apps >>> by > fall. >>> I am going to wait to evaluate the updated version (or a substantial >>> number of micro-upgrades). I do know that they are working closely >>> with the NFB to reach a settlement, so I do expect real change, but >>> the proof is in the pudding. >>> >>> >>> >>> I think we surprised them with our firm stance, but we told them >>> that even though the NFB is happy with Google's progress, that >>> wouldn't stop the NFB from coming at us should a student file a >>> complaint here. And that is not a risk we're going to take. >>> >>> >>> >>> I would be very interested in participating in this group. I agree >>> with Jon and Greg that Google would welcome the effort, and it will >>> help keep them on the right track. >>> >>> >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> >>> >>> Scott >>> >>> On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM, Greg Kraus wrote: >>> >>> Hi Ron, >>> >>> I've been talking with some members of the Google Apps for Education >>> Team about this and have offered to coordinate with ATHEN an >>> accessibility interest group to work with Google like we have done >>> with Blackboard and Elluminate/Blackboard. We are a Google Apps >>> campus so we definitely have a vested interest in this. So far >>> Google has not taken me up on this offer. >>> >>> I can say that Google is keenly aware of the issue and is trying to >>> address it. We at NC State have built some relationships with the >>> Google Apps for Education Team so I am happy to coordinate an ATHEN >>> interest group if others are interested in participating. >>> >>> Greg >>> >>> -- >>> Greg Kraus >>> University IT Accessibility Coordinator Office of Information >>> Technology North Carolina State University >>> 919.513.4087 >>> >>> >>> On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM, Sean J Keegan > wrote: >>>> Good morning folks, hope you are staying above water! >>>> >>>> I have received several request for ATHEN or another unbiased group >>>> to do an objective evaluation of the accessibility of the current >>>> version of Google Apps. This would be of a similar nature of our >>>> work on the iTunes work we did a few years back. If you are aware >>>> of anyone who has already done a compressive, cross disability >>>> evaluation that is great and I will pass that on to those who have >>>> inquired. >>>> >>>> At this point I am needing someone who has the time and available >>>> bandwidth to take a project of this nature on and to be the leader >>>> of the project. >>>> >>>> Ron Stewart >>>> >>>> ******************************************************************* >>>> * >>>> **** >>>> Ron Stewart >>>> Managing Consultant >>>> Altformat Solutions LLC >>>> >>>> 8300 West Weller St >>>> Yorktown, IN 47396 >>>> Mobile: 609 213-2190 >>>> Fax: 765 405-1484 >>>> >>>> ron@altformatsolutions.com >>>> www.altformatsolutions.com >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> athen-list mailing list >>>> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>>> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> athen-list mailing list >>> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Scott Williams >>> Web Accessibility Coordinator >>> Office of Institutional Equity >>> University of Michigan >>> 734.764.0051 >>> swims@umich.edu >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> athen-list mailing list >>> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >>> >>> >> > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Teresa ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Teresa LW Haven, Ph.D. Supervisor, Alternative Format Services Disability Resource Center Arizona State University ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Phillip M Minyard (pminyard) Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 12:12 PM To: 'athen-list@u.washington.edu' Subject: [Athen] PublisherLookup Is the Publisher Lookup site still available? I can't log on with http://www.publisherlookup.com/ Phillip Minyard Disability Services Coordinator Assistive Technology Coordinator Student Disability Services The University of Memphis 110 Wilder Tower Memphis, TN 38152-3520 Voice 901 678-2880 - fax 901 678-3070 "Life's not about waiting for the storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain." -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From sgauck at ivytech.edu Thu May 19 07:22:58 2011 From: sgauck at ivytech.edu (Gauck, Sue) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] RE: Publisherlookup In-Reply-To: <36D0734D0210704186D22F7CF31A9252EF112894@itexbe11.uom.memphis.edu> References: <36D0734D0210704186D22F7CF31A9252EF112894@itexbe11.uom.memphis.edu> Message-ID: <74769FFCAF64324E86C2D4865C44C8BB049BF913BF@MBX4.ivytech.local> It wouldn't open for me, so I did a Google search, found the publisher's website and what I needed. From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Phillip M Minyard (pminyard) Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 9:34 AM To: 'athen-list@u.washington.edu' Subject: [Athen] Publisherlookup I can't seem to access the Association of American Publishers' publisherlookup.org web site, or the publishers.org web site. Does anyone have any ideas? Are any of you able to log on to their site? Phillip Minyard Disability Services Coordinator Assistive Technology Coordinator Student Disability Services The University of Memphis 110 Wilder Tower Memphis, TN 38152-3520 Voice 901 678-2880 - fax 901 678-3070 "Life's not about waiting for the storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain." -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ron at ahead.org Thu May 19 08:00:44 2011 From: ron at ahead.org (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] RE: Publisherlookup In-Reply-To: <74769FFCAF64324E86C2D4865C44C8BB049BF913BF@MBX4.ivytech.local> References: <36D0734D0210704186D22F7CF31A9252EF112894@itexbe11.uom.memphis.edu> <74769FFCAF64324E86C2D4865C44C8BB049BF913BF@MBX4.ivytech.local> Message-ID: <002601cc1635$881c8530$98558f90$@ahead.org> This is now maintained by the AccessText Network so you might want to contact them directly to see what the issues are. Ron Stewart From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Gauck, Sue Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 7:23 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: [Athen] RE: Publisherlookup It wouldn't open for me, so I did a Google search, found the publisher's website and what I needed. From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Phillip M Minyard (pminyard) Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 9:34 AM To: 'athen-list@u.washington.edu' Subject: [Athen] Publisherlookup I can't seem to access the Association of American Publishers' publisherlookup.org web site, or the publishers.org web site. Does anyone have any ideas? Are any of you able to log on to their site? Phillip Minyard Disability Services Coordinator Assistive Technology Coordinator Student Disability Services The University of Memphis 110 Wilder Tower Memphis, TN 38152-3520 Voice 901 678-2880 - fax 901 678-3070 "Life's not about waiting for the storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain." -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Teresa.Haven at asu.edu Thu May 19 08:38:32 2011 From: Teresa.Haven at asu.edu (Teresa Haven) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] Sigil Message-ID: <04BE8DE2DBBF9D4C81B2225DA9D3D149452B8BCC5D@EX10.asurite.ad.asu.edu> Just curious, has anyone worked with Sigil, the open source editor for producing EPUB books? If so, comments to share? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Teresa LW Haven, Ph.D. Supervisor, Alternative Format Services Disability Resource Center Arizona State University ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From PLester at admin.fsu.edu Thu May 19 10:29:01 2011 From: PLester at admin.fsu.edu (Lester, Patti) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] Publisherlookup In-Reply-To: <36D0734D0210704186D22F7CF31A9252EF112894@itexbe11.uom.memphis.edu> References: <36D0734D0210704186D22F7CF31A9252EF112894@itexbe11.uom.memphis.edu> Message-ID: <12A313E4217C8749ACC83675B4D81DBE030D40C6@fsu-exch-12.fsu.edu> I tried to access the site the other day and I could not find it. I ended up goggling the publisher and going to their site. Patti Lester, MLS, AT Lab Coordinator Student Disability Resource Center Florida State University 874 Traditions Way 108 Student Services Building Tallahassee, Florida 32306-4167 (850) 644-5532 __________________________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail (including the attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C.?? 2510-2521, is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please contact me that you have received the message in error, and then destroy it. Thank You. ________________________________ From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Phillip M Minyard (pminyard) Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 9:34 AM To: 'athen-list@u.washington.edu' Subject: [Athen] Publisherlookup I can't seem to access the Association of American Publishers' publisherlookup.org web site, or the publishers.org web site. Does anyone have any ideas? Are any of you able to log on to their site? Phillip Minyard Disability Services Coordinator Assistive Technology Coordinator Student Disability Services The University of Memphis 110 Wilder Tower Memphis, TN 38152-3520 Voice 901 678-2880 - fax 901 678-3070 "Life's not about waiting for the storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain." -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From accessible.text at gmail.com Thu May 19 13:13:31 2011 From: accessible.text at gmail.com (Robert Martinengo) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] Publisherlookup In-Reply-To: <12A313E4217C8749ACC83675B4D81DBE030D40C6@fsu-exch-12.fsu.edu> References: <36D0734D0210704186D22F7CF31A9252EF112894@itexbe11.uom.memphis.edu> <12A313E4217C8749ACC83675B4D81DBE030D40C6@fsu-exch-12.fsu.edu> Message-ID: Hi folks, There were some technical problems moving the publisherlookup site to a new web host and the database was corrupted. Its being fixed now and should be back up this week or early next. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks, Bob Martinengo AMAC/AccessText/PublisherLookup On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 10:29 AM, Lester, Patti wrote: > I tried to access the site the other day and I could not find it. I ended > up goggling the publisher and going to their site. > > > > Patti Lester, MLS, AT Lab Coordinator > Student Disability Resource Center > Florida State University > 874 Traditions Way > 108 Student Services Building > Tallahassee, Florida 32306-4167 > (850) 644-5532 > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > > *CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:* This e-mail (including the attachments) is > covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C.?? 2510-2521, > is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended > recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, > distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. > Please contact me that you have received the message in error, and then > destroy it. Thank You. > > > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto: > athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] *On Behalf Of *Phillip M > Minyard (pminyard) > *Sent:* Thursday, May 19, 2011 9:34 AM > *To:* 'athen-list@u.washington.edu' > *Subject:* [Athen] Publisherlookup > > > > I can?t seem to access the Association of *American Publishers*? > publisherlookup.org web site, or the publishers.org web site. > > Does anyone have any ideas? Are any of you able to log on to their site? > > > > > > *Phillip Minyard > Disability Services Coordinator* > > *Assistive Technology Coordinator* > > *Student Disability Services* > > *The University of Memphis > 110 Wilder Tower > Memphis, TN 38152-3520 > Voice 901 678-2880 - fax 901 678-3070* > > * * > > *?Life's not about waiting for the storms to pass. It?s about learning to > dance in the rain.?* > > > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From petri.1 at osu.edu Thu May 19 20:56:43 2011 From: petri.1 at osu.edu (Ken Petri) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:24 2018 Subject: [Athen] accessible online magazine options? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Anyone know of a platform for online magazines which outputs accessible content? From what I have seen of the Flash-based options, the landscape isn't very promising. What about systems that publish to EPUB or (tagged) PDF? Many thanks! ken -- Ken Petri Program Director, OSU Web Accessibility Center 102D Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210 Office: 614.292.1760 | Mobile: 614.218.1499 | Fax: 614.292.4190 http://wac.osu.edu | petri.1@osu.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Carol.Raymundo at linnbenton.edu Fri May 20 10:52:33 2011 From: Carol.Raymundo at linnbenton.edu (Carol Raymundo) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:25 2018 Subject: [Athen] Accessible technology In-Reply-To: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> Message-ID: <4DD647CE.E36B.00EA.0@linnbenton.edu> Good morning, I am wondering if I could get some feedback regarding what you might have in place at your colleges regarding technology accessibility guidelines. Currently, we have no guidelines or committee that assist with making sure our faculty and staff are purchasing (or educated on how to use/develop) accessible software or classroom materials (electronic files, video, etc). Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, Carol Raymundo Assistive Technology and Alternative Format Coordinator Linn-Benton Community College Office of Disability Services Phone: 541-917-4832 Fax: 541-917-4328 NOTICE: This email (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521, is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete and do not forward. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hkramer.atsol at gmail.com Fri May 20 11:02:05 2011 From: hkramer.atsol at gmail.com (Howard Kramer) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:25 2018 Subject: [Athen] Webinar - captioning in the University environment - discount for ATHEN members Message-ID: Hello All: I'm resending this message (sent it to the old listserv) last time. *"Captioning in the University Environment" - June 8 - * Save up to 40% as ATHEN members Accessing Higher Ground is presenting its first in a series of post-conference webinars: "Captioning in the University Environment." As ATHEN members you are eligible for a 20% discount on this upcoming webinar. Also, the first 10 registrants receive an additional 10% discount. Another 10% off is available if you attended Accessing Higher Ground 2010. *Overview* This seminar will include both pre-recorded and live components. Speakers from two universities, Purdue and Stanford, will talk about their efforts to implement and enhance captioning on their campuses. Dean Brusnighan from Purdue will discuss a year-long effort to introduce captioning to Administrative Video, Academic Video, and Intercollegiate Athletics. John Foliot will talk about the Stanford Captioning Project, a project to simplify the captioning process and improve access to Web-based media through institution of an automated Web-based interface service to convert media content into formats for accessible Web-based media players. More information can be found at: http://www.colorado.edu/ATconference/webinarcap.html -- 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 PBuchmiller at columbiabasin.edu Fri May 20 11:03:10 2011 From: PBuchmiller at columbiabasin.edu (Buchmiller, Peggy) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:25 2018 Subject: [Athen] Accessible technology In-Reply-To: <4DD647CE.E36B.00EA.0@linnbenton.edu> References: <4DC86E74.7000306@stanford.edu> <4DD647CE.E36B.00EA.0@linnbenton.edu> Message-ID: Please share! Peggy Buchmiller Assistant Dean Student Programs and Support Services Director, Resource Center Columbia Basin College 509-542-4444 pbuchmiller@columbiabasin.edu From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Carol Raymundo Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 10:53 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Accessible technology Good morning, I am wondering if I could get some feedback regarding what you might have in place at your colleges regarding technology accessibility guidelines. Currently, we have no guidelines or committee that assist with making sure our faculty and staff are purchasing (or educated on how to use/develop) accessible software or classroom materials (electronic files, video, etc). Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, Carol Raymundo Assistive Technology and Alternative Format Coordinator Linn-Benton Community College Office of Disability Services Phone: 541-917-4832 Fax: 541-917-4328 NOTICE: This email (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521, is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete and do not forward. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sarojprimlani at gmail.com Fri May 20 13:46:22 2011 From: sarojprimlani at gmail.com (Saroj Primlani) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:25 2018 Subject: [Athen] SNAIL - Reading Braille Aloud In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Wonder if anyone has heard of SNAIL - reading braille aloud tool and or tried it? I have not found anyone selling it. http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/05/05/reading-braille-aloud/ If this works, great tool for teaching braille, for marking documents, for teachers to read braille written by students. I have tried to find Wonkook Lee, the developer of the tool but have not been successful as yet. I am curous if it would also verbalize Nemeth. -- Saroj -- Saroj -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From accessible.text at gmail.com Mon May 23 08:01:56 2011 From: accessible.text at gmail.com (Robert Martinengo) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:25 2018 Subject: [Athen] Publisherlookup In-Reply-To: References: <36D0734D0210704186D22F7CF31A9252EF112894@itexbe11.uom.memphis.edu> <12A313E4217C8749ACC83675B4D81DBE030D40C6@fsu-exch-12.fsu.edu> Message-ID: Hey all, The publisherlookup site is back up. We had to use an old copy of the data, which we will update, but if you run in to any publishers who have updated their information please fill out the form on the website to let us know Thanks, Bob Martinengo On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 4:13 PM, Robert Martinengo < accessible.text@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi folks, > There were some technical problems moving the publisherlookup site to a new > web host and the database was corrupted. Its being fixed now and should be > back up this week or early next. Sorry for the inconvenience. > Thanks, > Bob Martinengo > AMAC/AccessText/PublisherLookup > On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 10:29 AM, Lester, Patti wrote: > >> I tried to access the site the other day and I could not find it. I >> ended up goggling the publisher and going to their site. >> >> >> >> Patti Lester, MLS, AT Lab Coordinator >> Student Disability Resource Center >> Florida State University >> 874 Traditions Way >> 108 Student Services Building >> Tallahassee, Florida 32306-4167 >> (850) 644-5532 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> __________________________________________________ >> >> >> >> *CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:* This e-mail (including the attachments) is >> covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C.?? 2510-2521, >> is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended >> recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, >> distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. >> Please contact me that you have received the message in error, and then >> destroy it. Thank You. >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> *From:* athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto: >> athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] *On Behalf Of *Phillip M >> Minyard (pminyard) >> *Sent:* Thursday, May 19, 2011 9:34 AM >> *To:* 'athen-list@u.washington.edu' >> *Subject:* [Athen] Publisherlookup >> >> >> >> I can?t seem to access the Association of *American Publishers*? >> publisherlookup.org web site, or the publishers.org web site. >> >> Does anyone have any ideas? Are any of you able to log on to their site? >> >> >> >> >> >> *Phillip Minyard >> Disability Services Coordinator* >> >> *Assistive Technology Coordinator* >> >> *Student Disability Services* >> >> *The University of Memphis >> 110 Wilder Tower >> Memphis, TN 38152-3520 >> Voice 901 678-2880 - fax 901 678-3070* >> >> * * >> >> *?Life's not about waiting for the storms to pass. It?s about learning to >> dance in the rain.?* >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> athen-list mailing list >> athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >> http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >> >> > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Karen Sorensen karen.sorensen@pcc.edu PCC Instructional Technology Specialist Coordinating ADA Compliance of Instructional Media 971-722-4720 On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM, < athen-list-request@mailman1.u.washington.edu> wrote: > Send athen-list mailing list submissions to > athen-list@u.washington.edu > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > athen-list-request@mailman1.u.washington.edu > > You can reach the person managing the list at > athen-list-owner@mailman1.u.washington.edu > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of athen-list digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. RE: Accessible technology (Buchmiller, Peggy) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 11:03:10 -0700 > From: "Buchmiller, Peggy" > Subject: RE: [Athen] Accessible technology > To: "Access Technology Higher Education Network" > > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Please share! > > > > Peggy Buchmiller > > Assistant Dean > > Student Programs and Support Services > > Director, Resource Center > > Columbia Basin College > > 509-542-4444 > > pbuchmiller@columbiabasin.edu > > > > From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Carol > Raymundo > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 10:53 AM > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: [Athen] Accessible technology > > > > Good morning, > > > > I am wondering if I could get some feedback regarding what you might > have in place at your colleges regarding technology accessibility > guidelines. > > > > Currently, we have no guidelines or committee that assist with making > sure our faculty and staff are purchasing (or educated on how to > use/develop) accessible software or classroom materials (electronic > files, video, etc). > > > > Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, > > > > > > > > > > Carol Raymundo > > Assistive Technology and Alternative Format Coordinator > Linn-Benton Community College > > Office of Disability Services > > Phone: 541-917-4832 > > Fax: 541-917-4328 > > > > NOTICE: This email (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic > Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521, is confidential and may > be privileged. 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Message-ID: <906395B08AE7B542882AC81A31B69B7520775E5D@IU-MSSG-MBX110.ads.iu.edu> >From Engadget.com: http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/npg-csu-partner-for-49-dynamic-digital-textbooks/ "All materials will natively support accessibility by disabled students." I wonder how accessible these textbooks are? Anyone have experience with the books and software? Hopefully this is a step forward. Joe Humbert, Assistive Technology and Web Accessibility Specialist UITS Adaptive Technology and Accessibility Centers Indiana University, Indianapolis and Bloomington 535 W Michigan St. IT214 E Indianapolis, IN 46202 Office Phone: (317) 274-4378 Cell Phone: (317) 644-6824 johumber@iupui.edu http://iuadapts.Indiana.edu/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From petri.1 at osu.edu Tue May 24 10:09:45 2011 From: petri.1 at osu.edu (Ken Petri) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:25 2018 Subject: [Athen] CSU has announced a three-year deal with Nature Publishing Group for low-cost, interactive, web-based textbooks with access options for disabled students. In-Reply-To: <906395B08AE7B542882AC81A31B69B7520775E5D@IU-MSSG-MBX110.ads.iu.edu> References: <906395B08AE7B542882AC81A31B69B7520775E5D@IU-MSSG-MBX110.ads.iu.edu> Message-ID: Interesting. >From a bit of research, I see that there is no dedicated software. The textbooks are "browser based"--delivered entirely within the web browser--and NPG are opting for HTML5 video in order to support iOS devices. Many of the books from NPG are STEM books and Safari on iOS does not support MathML, but, if NPG opted to use MathML (and maybe dumb down to images for lesser browsers, like iOS Safari), MathML is accessible in IE with the MathPlayer plugin and will render very nicely in Firefox (even Firefox on Android--just discovered that a couple of days ago and was pretty pleased). Proof is in the pudding, though. Would be nice to be able to get a hands-on evaluation. ken -- Ken Petri Program Director, OSU Web Accessibility Center 102D Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210 Office: 614.292.1760 | Mobile: 614.218.1499 | Fax: 614.292.4190 http://wac.osu.edu | petri.1@osu.edu On Tue, May 24, 2011 at 12:20 PM, Humbert, Joseph A wrote: > From Engadget.com: > > > > > http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/npg-csu-partner-for-49-dynamic-digital-textbooks/ > > > > ?*All materials will natively support accessibility by disabled students.? > * > > * * > > *I wonder how accessible these textbooks are? Anyone have experience with > the books and software? 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It continues to be updated to include more and more new topics of interest, including . an article and links to accessibility tutorials on the statistics application "R" by Prof. Jonathan Godfrey of Massey University , New Zealand . Links to the Do-It site at the University of Washington and its trove of information about accessibility of STEM . Links to recent STEM-related articles and resource lists by the Canadian National Educational Association of Disabled Students on studying and pursuing a science career by students with disabilities . Links on teaching chemistry to students with disabilities and another article on accessible chemistry labs . articles and links on braille math translators and languages . articles and links on math languages Latex and MathML . Accessible tables of essentially all Latex math symbols . Accessible table of all MathML single unicode symbols . articles on using MS Word and MathType to write scientific articles, and convert them to braille or other accessible formats . Tables giving German and Japanese translations of English scientific vocabulary Many other articles are in preparation, and the editors would be happy to hear from anyone who would like to contribute articles that fall within the scope of this web site. We will also appreciate suggestions for links to other STEM-related accessibility resources. John Gardner -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From skeegan at stanford.edu Thu May 26 13:47:35 2011 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:25 2018 Subject: [Athen] OCR for Handwriting Recognition Message-ID: <4DDEBC67.3030108@stanford.edu> Hello all, Has anyone used an OCR package for handwriting recognition? I have a student who wants to use this solution to digitize handwritten notes (he is unable to use a computer for any length of time, but does computer programming). The student uses a Mac and I am not aware of any mainstream applications for that platform that support handwriting recognition. I have considered recommending the use of a Livescribe Pen and then use the MyScript app for the handwriting recognition, but he was not thrilled about this solution. From what I have gathered, the desire is to write out the actual code and then have this "recognized" into text that he can copy/paste into programs. Thanks for any suggestions. Take care, Sean -- Sean Keegan Associate Director, Assistive Technology Office of Accessible Education - Stanford University http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/oae From winkharner at mesacc.edu Thu May 26 14:08:05 2011 From: winkharner at mesacc.edu (Wink Harner) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:25 2018 Subject: [Athen] OCR for Handwriting Recognition In-Reply-To: <4DDEBC67.3030108@stanford.edu> Message-ID: <824de38f-7247-40a7-9658-11c85872afb7@mailstore1.mesacc.edu> hey Sean, Is there a tablet and/or bamboo input equivalent for Macs? I've been working with one of our math professors using LIvescribe, handwriting recognition & MathType, but in the PC environment. Also we've been using bamboo tablet input directly into Microsoft Word with MathType & equation editor. I can talk to my contact, Sue Glascoe, and find out what she may have learned from her Mac experiences & math. I'll let you know. Wink ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sean J Keegan" To: "Alternate Media" , "Access Technology Higher Education Network" Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 1:47:35 PM Subject: [Athen] OCR for Handwriting Recognition Hello all, Has anyone used an OCR package for handwriting recognition? I have a student who wants to use this solution to digitize handwritten notes (he is unable to use a computer for any length of time, but does computer programming). The student uses a Mac and I am not aware of any mainstream applications for that platform that support handwriting recognition. I have considered recommending the use of a Livescribe Pen and then use the MyScript app for the handwriting recognition, but he was not thrilled about this solution. From what I have gathered, the desire is to write out the actual code and then have this "recognized" into text that he can copy/paste into programs. Thanks for any suggestions. Take care, Sean -- Sean Keegan Associate Director, Assistive Technology Office of Accessible Education - Stanford University http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/oae _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gdietrich at htctu.net Thu May 26 18:17:47 2011 From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:25 2018 Subject: [Athen] Tactile graphics and IVEO In-Reply-To: <64E6EEC0B310504E9221AA9658121D090E132C18F4@EXPO11.exchange.mit.edu> References: <64E6EEC0B310504E9221AA9658121D090E132C18F4@EXPO11.exchange.mit.edu> Message-ID: <5ECC0DF83BD64B2AB03DC15C4C4E1E87@htctu.fhda.edu> Attached is information from a couple versions ago. I'm not sure how much has changed, although the basics are probably the same.if the documents do not come through, please contact me off-list. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 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-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Kathleen Cahill Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 10:57 AM To: athen-list@u.washington.edu Subject: [Athen] Tactile graphics and IVEO Hi Athenites, Does anyone have experience you could share with me regarding creating tactile graphics with an IVEO from Viewplus? We are purchasing one and will be creating tactile graphics in both Biology and Physics for a blind student. While we are planning to call upon the expertise of people in those academic departments, it would be really helpful to get further advice from people currently creating tactile graphics from a design and IT perspective. Thanks a lot, Kathy ****************************************** Kathleen Cahill Assistive Technology Consultant MIT ATIC (Assistive Technology Information Center) 77 Mass. Ave. 7-143 Cambridge MA 02139 (617) 253-5111 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Creating talking tactile graphis.ppt Type: application/vnd.ms-powerpoint Size: 118272 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 02 IVEO Manual.doc Type: application/msword Size: 735232 bytes Desc: not available URL: From ShelleyHaven at techpotential.net Thu May 26 21:07:18 2011 From: ShelleyHaven at techpotential.net (Shelley Haven) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:25 2018 Subject: [Athen] OCR for Handwriting Recognition In-Reply-To: <4DDEBC67.3030108@stanford.edu> References: <4DDEBC67.3030108@stanford.edu> Message-ID: Hi, Sean! There's always the Ink (aka Inkwell) utility built into the Mac OS (see System Preferences), though I haven't had much practical luck with it. (Then again, my handwriting is atrocious. ;-) The Modbook, by Axiotron (www.axiotron.com), is a MacBook retrofitted with a Wacom touchscreen to turn it into "the one and only Mac tablet" according to the company. They developed Quickscript handwriting recognition software to support tablet input, but it turns out you can also purchase it separately ($39): http://www.axiotron.com/index.php?id=quickscript I've used Quickscript with an older Wacom Graphire tablet and my MacBook and am very impressed with the results. It recognizes cursive, printing, and combinations, works with 26 different languages, and supports gesture recognition. It uses the same Vision Objects handwriting recognition engine as Livescribe's MyScript. Perhaps not exactly what you're looking for, but definitely worth considering (they have a 30-day free trial). - Shelley _____________________________ Shelley Haven ATP, RET Assistive Technology Consultant www.TechPotential.net On May 26, 2011, at 1:47 PM, Sean J Keegan wrote: > Hello all, > > Has anyone used an OCR package for handwriting recognition? I have a student who wants to use this solution to digitize handwritten notes (he is unable to use a computer for any length of time, but does computer programming). The student uses a Mac and I am not aware of any mainstream applications for that platform that support handwriting recognition. > > I have considered recommending the use of a Livescribe Pen and then use the MyScript app for the handwriting recognition, but he was not thrilled about this solution. From what I have gathered, the desire is to write out the actual code and then have this "recognized" into text that he can copy/paste into programs. > > Thanks for any suggestions. > > Take care, > Sean > > -- > Sean Keegan > Associate Director, Assistive Technology > Office of Accessible Education - Stanford University > http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/oae > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > From hadi at illinois.edu Fri May 27 08:58:29 2011 From: hadi at illinois.edu (Rangin, Hadi Bargi) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:25 2018 Subject: [Athen] Web Accessibility for Online Learning: A How-To Guide for Creating Accessible Content Message-ID: [Sorry for the crossposting.] Web Accessibility for Online Learning: A How-To Guide for Creating Accessible Content Universal design seeks to make online learning available and accessible for all types of learners. Online faculty and instructional designers often find themselves overwhelmed or too busy with their day-to-day responsibilities to fully appreciate and integrate the design principles and tools that can be used to make learning equitable, flexible, and adaptable. Discover how principles of universal design can help you create course content that can be accessed and used by anyone, including people with disabilities. By the end of this workshop, participants will have a basic understanding of Universal Design Principles for Online Learning, potential accessibility/usability issues that need to be considered in course design, and methods for creating more accessible/usable course content. As the workshop focus will be on web accessibility, familiarity with an HTML authoring tool is desired but not required. This workshop will be offered by Hadi Rangin (University of Illinois), Prof. Norm Coombs (Equal Access to Software and Information) and Christopher Dobson (Harper College). This workshop is offered over 10 consecutive days and requires approximately one hour of reading per day. Three small individual assignments will build on one another to produce a final project submission that will showcase each participants understanding of how to apply universal design principles to communication, teaching, and basic course design, including basic web authoring, styling, and multimedia considerations. Daily focused group discussion will help participants gain a better understanding of key design problems, ideas, and potential solutions. Participants are strongly encouraged to share their ideas, questions, and answers in the workshop discussions and will be automatically enrolled in the discussion list upon registration. Additionally, this workshop will host 3 live, synchronous sessions (on days 2, 7, and 10) via an accessible web conferencing application called Talking Communities. Workshop Goals This workshop will enable participants to: 1. Develop an understanding of Universal Design Principles for Online Learning. 2. Understand how people with disabilities access the web and other formats. 3. Develop an understanding of potential accessibility/usability issues that need to be considered in course design. 4. Create more accessible/usable Microsoft Word documents. 5. Create more accessible/usable HTML-based course content. Notes * This workshop is offered via Sloan Consortium and eligible for the Sloan-C Certificate Program. For more information visit: http://sloanconsortium.org/2011workshops To register for this workshop visit: http://sloanconsortium.org/workshop/june2011_web-accessibility-online-learning-how-guide-creating-acessible-content -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From winkharner at mesacc.edu Sat May 28 17:18:03 2011 From: winkharner at mesacc.edu (Wink Harner) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:25 2018 Subject: [Athen] Anyone familiar with this? 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URL: From express_able at yahoo.com Sat May 28 20:05:38 2011 From: express_able at yahoo.com (Chris Johnson) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:25 2018 Subject: [Athen] web access in higher ed: GOALS cost analysis survey In-Reply-To: References: <201105201900.p4KJ0PYi010350@mxout14.cac.washington.edu> Message-ID: <4DE1B802.1090508@yahoo.com> Hi all, This is a brief survey on cost of web access in higher ed: http://ncdae.org/goals/survey/costanalysis/ Chris Johnson, Assistive Tech Specialist, expressABLE, chris@expressable.org GOALS Cost Analysis Survey GOALS is engaged in the beginnings of a cost study on web accessibility in higher education. We are interested in gaining the opinions of others on protocols that will be developed. We would appreciate your input in responding to the following three questions. If you are aware of cost studies that others have done on web accessibility, please provide links or other information on these studies: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Measures of the cost of accessibility must be based on a reasonable standard of accessibility. Section 508 is a standard used by many institutions. However, it is dated, incomplete, and may be updated before this study is concluded. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 represent the most up-to-date and comprehensive accessibility guidelines, but we felt that Level A might not be inclusive enough and Level AA was possibly a bit too comprehensive for this study. We have decided that our standard for accessibility will be WCAG 2.0 Level A plus two AA Success Criteria: 1.4.3, Contrast (Minimum) and 2.4.7, Focus Visible. Do you feel that WCAG 2.0 Level A plus two AA Success Criteria (1.4.3 requiring minimal contrast and 2.4.7 requiring visible focus indicators) is an adequate standard? Why or why not? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We will be capturing how people gained web accessibility knowledge, experience, and skills. The following questions will be presented to study participants: How did you reach your current level of web accessibility expertise (select all that apply)? * Learned web accessibility on my own from a book or other printed resources. * Learned web accessibility online or through other electronic resources. * Learned web accessibility on-the-job, perhaps with the help of colleagues at work. * Went to a training or series of trainings on web accessibility. * Took an established course (for credit) that included web accessibility in high school, college, or university. * I have had little or no exposure to web accessibility principles. http://ncdae.org/goals/survey/costanalysis/ On 5/23/11 4:41 PM, Karen Sorensen wrote: > Hi Peggy and Carol, > I work at Portland Community College and we are just beginning work on > a web accessibility policy and guidelines to meet accessibility > standards. Contact me directly and let's share resources. > > Karen Sorensen > karen.sorensen@pcc.edu > PCC Instructional Technology Specialist > Coordinating ADA Compliance of Instructional Media > 971-722-4720 > > > On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM, > > wrote: > > Send athen-list mailing list submissions to > athen-list@u.washington.edu > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > athen-list-request@mailman1.u.washington.edu > > > You can reach the person managing the list at > athen-list-owner@mailman1.u.washington.edu > > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of athen-list digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. RE: Accessible technology (Buchmiller, Peggy) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 11:03:10 -0700 > From: "Buchmiller, Peggy" > > Subject: RE: [Athen] Accessible technology > To: "Access Technology Higher Education Network" > > > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Please share! > > > > Peggy Buchmiller > > Assistant Dean > > Student Programs and Support Services > > Director, Resource Center > > Columbia Basin College > > 509-542-4444 > > pbuchmiller@columbiabasin.edu > > > > From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > ] On Behalf > Of Carol > Raymundo > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 10:53 AM > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: [Athen] Accessible technology > > > > Good morning, > > > > I am wondering if I could get some feedback regarding what you might > have in place at your colleges regarding technology accessibility > guidelines. > > > > Currently, we have no guidelines or committee that assist with making > sure our faculty and staff are purchasing (or educated on how to > use/develop) accessible software or classroom materials (electronic > files, video, etc). > > > > Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, > > > > > > > > > > Carol Raymundo > > Assistive Technology and Alternative Format Coordinator > Linn-Benton Community College > > Office of Disability Services > > Phone: 541-917-4832 > > Fax: 541-917-4328 > > > > NOTICE: This email (including attachments) is covered by the > Electronic > Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521, is confidential > and may > be privileged. 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We could add > PeopleSoft to the mix as well, since it is not much better from an > accessibility perspective as far as I am aware. > > Ron Stewart > > -----Original Message----- > From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Chris > Doucet > Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 12:37 PM > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: [Athen] SungardHE Banner Evaluation Question > > Hello all, > The Google Apps Evaluation discussion has brought a similar question to mind > regarding SungardHE Banner. Has anyone using SungardHE Banner ever > conducted an evaluation on this platform? Has anyone ever approached > Sungard on the topic? We have begun to do so at Teachers College Columbia > University, but on a small scale at the moment. 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