[Athen] Google Docs and Google Slides Accessibility
Samantha Johns
samanj at pdx.edu
Thu Aug 27 09:38:45 PDT 2015
Interesting, what app are you using on your Iphone? Voice over? to read
Google Slides
* <http://www.pdx.edu/oai/>*
*Samantha Johns*
*Accessibility & **Course Support Specialist *
Portland State University
1825 SW Broadway
Smith Memorial Student Union, Mezzanine 209
Portland OR 97201
(503) 725-6624
On Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 9:27 AM, Bundy, Keith <Keith.Bundy at dsu.edu> wrote:
> I have not tried Google Slides on the PC, but it is readable with the
> iPhone.
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> Keith Bundy, MS
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> Dakota State University
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> Phone: 605-256-5121
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> Email: keith.bundy at dsu.edu
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> *From:* athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] *On
> Behalf Of *Samantha Johns
> *Sent:* Thursday, August 27, 2015 11:07 AM
> *To:* Access Technology Higher Education Network <
> athen-list at u.washington.edu>
> *Subject:* Re: [Athen] Google Docs and Google Slides Accessibility
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> Hello,
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> Thank you, I was playing around with these settings you mention yesterday,
> not luck yet, but still working on it. What exactly have you encountered
> with Google Slides?
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> Is it readable by AT technology?
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> * <http://www.pdx.edu/oai/>*
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> *Samantha Johns*
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> *Accessibility & Course Support Specialist *
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> Portland State University
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> 1825 SW Broadway
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> Smith Memorial Student Union, Mezzanine 209
> Portland OR 97201
> (503) 725-6624
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> On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 2:47 PM, Russell Solowoniuk <
> SolowoniukR at macewan.ca> wrote:
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> Hi Samantha,
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> I've had good luck using Jaws with Google Docs, mostly the word processing
> app. Below are some steps to set things up so that Jaws works well.
> Enabling Braille support is very important, as before I did this navigation
> was excruciatingly slow.
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> Hope this helps,
>
> Russell
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> Set Up Jaws to Work with Google Docs
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> In order for Jaws to work in Google Docs you must first enable both screen
> reader support and Braille support. Below are instructions to accomplish
> this.
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> For Windows users, NVDA is the recommended screen reader for using Google
> Docs. However, if you're using JAWS, we recommend Mozilla Firefox as your
> browser with the latest version of JAWS.
>
> If you're using Firefox, follow these steps to adjust your JAWS settings
> for Google Docs:
> 1. Open a document in Google Docs.
> 2. Listen for these words: "Screen reader support enabled." If you don't
> hear this feedback, press Control + Alt + Z to enable screen reader
> support. You should hear "Screen reader support enabled." Google Docs will
> remember this setting the next time you sign in.
> 3. Set key echoing to no echoing: Press JAWS + 2 until you hear "None."
> 4. Turn off the virtual cursor: Press JAWS + Z until you hear "Use virtual
> PC cursor off." Then press JAWS + Z + Z until you hear "The virtual cursor
> will be turned off for all applications."
> 5. Disable both "Auto forms mode" and "Forms mode off when new page
> loads": Ensure that the screen reader's focus is on the top toolbar, and
> then press JAWS + V. In the settings window, search for "Forms options" and
> uncheck both "Auto forms mode" and "Forms mode off when new page loads."
> Then press OK.
> 6. Tab from the address bar through the Google Docs toolbar controls until
> you hear application mode announced. At that point, press Escape to return
> to the content of your document.
>
> Enable Braille support
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> To enable Braille support, follow these steps:
> 1. Open a document, presentation, or drawing in Google Chrome, Firefox, or
> Internet Explorer.
> 2. If you haven't already enabled screen reader support, press Control +
> Alt + Z (Windows) or Command + Option + Z (Mac).
> 3. Press Alt + / (Windows, Chrome OS) or Option + / (Mac) to open a menu
> search.
> 4. Type "Braille" to locate the Enable Braille support command. You'll
> hear "Enable Braille support, not checked."
> 5. Press Enter. You'll hear "Braille support enabled."
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> To disable Braille support, repeat steps 3 - 5 above. After you press
> Enter, you'll hear "Braille support disabled."
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> If you enable or disable Braille support in Google Docs, Google Slides, or
> Google Drawings, the setting applies whenever you sign in to any of these
> products.
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> Follow the link below for additional information on using Google Docs with
> a screen reader.
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> https://support.google.com/docs/answer/1632201?hl=en
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> Russell Solowoniuk
> AT Educational Assistant, Services to Students with Disabilities
> MacEwan University
> 7-198 D4, 10700-104 Ave.
> Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2
> E: solowoniukr at macewan.ca
> T: 780-497-5826
> F: 780-497-4018
> macewan.ca
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> >>> Samantha Johns <samanj at pdx.edu> 8/26/2015 3:19 PM >>>
> Hello all,
>
> I am currently testing out Google DOCS and Google SLIDES for Accessibility
> with JAWS, VOICE OVER, and NVDA.
>
> Does anyone have any experience with these platforms?
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> Thank you!
>
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> * <http://www.pdx.edu/oai/>*
>
> *Samantha Johns*
>
> *Accessibility & **Course Support Specialist *
>
> Portland State University
> 1825 SW Broadway
> Smith Memorial Student Union, Mezzanine 209
> Portland OR 97201
> (503) 725-6624
>
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