[Athen] Blackboard Discussion Board with JAWS software

[Martin, Susan]

Hi Cindy-
I am doing research on the issue since I have a student in the fall who is blind and may be enrolling in a course that uses the discussion board in Blackboard.   I knew there were some issues with discussion board messages and one of the resources said that it's likely a JAWS user will require training to be successful- so I was looking for training materials or work-arounds to share in advance with the student.   For example, I read that intermittent JAWS lock-ups can occur when users post to the discussion board, a work-around is to "refresh" the focus.  I also would like to know which browser works best, since I read Safari has been problematic when creating new Blackboard discussion threads.

Thank you,
Susan
Susan J Martin M.Ed - Director

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From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Poore-Pariseau, Cindy
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 4:14 PM
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Subject: Re: [Athen] Blackboard Discussion Board with JAWS software

Hi Susan, what is the issue you are having?

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From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Martin, Susan
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 3:40 PM
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Subject: [Athen] Blackboard Discussion Board with JAWS software

Hi Everyone,
Does anyone have materials or information about accessibility issues with the Blackboard Discussion Board?  Are there any guides or "work arounds" regarding this issue that any one is aware of?
Thank you,
Susan
Susan J Martin M.Ed - Director

The Learning Accommodations Center
Northern Essex Community College
Behrakis One- Stop Student Services Center SC111B
100 Elliot Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
Tel# 978-556-3647
Email: smartin at necc.mass.edu<mailto:smartin at necc.mass.edu>
Strategic      Maximizer      Arranger      Individualization     Relator

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