[Athen] [EXT]Re: VoiceThread

[joe at a11yeval.com]

Hi All,

 

Just have to say that I am disappointed that there are still two separate versions. This was the case 5+ years ago when I worked with VoiceThread at Indiana University.  Its very concerning to me that after 5 years they are still splitting out the “Universal” version.

 

Just my two cents.

 

Thankx,

  Joe Humbert

  Accessibility Champion

  Android & iOS Accessibility Novice

 

From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu> On Behalf Of Hunziker, Dawn A - (hunziker)
Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2020 4:21 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] [EXT]Re: VoiceThread

 

Hello!

 

Thanks for the update Cassandra!

 

Lori – Along with the information Cassandra provided, we also work with faculty who use VoiceThread and ask them to also provide a copy of their document/slides in their original state on their course site. Additionally, we work to ensure that an instructor starts a conversation thread so students can reply since sharing via VT Universal is a big barrier. Finally, DRC has admin rights to VT and will help facilitate access (including captioning) for any classes where a student is experiencing barriers. 

 

Thank you,

Dawn

 

Dawn Hunziker

IT Accessibility Consultant, Sr. | Disability Resources 

The University of Arizona |  <mailto:hunziker at arizona.edu> hunziker at arizona.edu 

 <http://drc.arizona.edu/> drc.arizona.edu |  <http://itaccessibility.arizona.edu/> itaccessibility.arizona.edu

520-626-9409

 

From: athen-list < <mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu> athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu> On Behalf Of Cassandra Tex
Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2020 1:09 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network < <mailto:athen-list at u.washington.edu> athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: [EXT]Re: [Athen] VoiceThread

 

External Email

Greetings!

We just finished our review of VoiceThread.  We do have some concerns regarding the accessibility of the product:

*	VoiceThread Universal does not have the same functionality that is available in VoiceThread Standard (e.g., you cannot share VoiceThreads in Universal)
*	Everything that comes into VoiceThread (PowerPoint, PDF, etc), come in as images, regardless of their original state.  Text-to-speech software will not be able to read the contents of the slides, pages, etc.  If downloading is allowed, it appeared that when downloaded, it would download in the original state (if accessible, it would download as accessible)
*	VoiceThread Platinum does include automatic captioning, but of course, it’s automatic…not necessarily accurate.  Would need to edit for accuracy (bulk of work is completed by the automatic task though)
*	The captions that were present scrolled through the middle of the voicethread.  The placement, sizing, etc. is not adjustable at this time.

 

They are developing a new VoiceThread Universal (it’s in Beta now), that is better than the previous Universal.  They are also planning on doing away with the two separate programs, but they didn’t have a timeline for that just yet.

 

We will meet with the requesting department to discuss equally effective alternate access plans and/or accommodations that may be necessary if implemented.

 

I hope this helps!

 

Cassandra  Tex

Humboldt State University

 

From: athen-list < <mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu> athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu> On Behalf Of Kressin, Lori L (llk2t)
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2020 12:25 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network < <mailto:athen-list at u.washington.edu> athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] VoiceThread

 

Hi Dawn,

 

I pulled up this note from a couple of years ago regarding VoiceThread. We are considering bringing it into our environment and I’m curious as to how the accessibility road has been for you with this tool. Have you run into many roadblocks??

 

Thanks for any advice,

Lori

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Lori Kressin
Coordinator of Academic Accessibility

Office of the Executive VP and Provost • Univ. of Virginia

102 Cresap Rd • POB 400199 • Charlottesville, VA • 22903

[434] 982-5784

 <http://provost.virginia.edu/coaa> http://provost.virginia.edu/coaa

 

 

 

From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu <mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu> > on behalf of "Hunziker, Dawn A - (hunziker)" <hunziker at email.arizona.edu <mailto:hunziker at email.arizona.edu> >
Reply-To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list at u.washington.edu <mailto:athen-list at u.washington.edu> >
Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 2:29 PM
To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' <athen-list at u.washington.edu <mailto:athen-list at u.washington.edu> >
Subject: Re: [Athen] VoiceThread

 

Hi Joan,

 

We are successfully captioning VoiceThread here at the UA. We’re happy to provide insight in our process if you’re interested.

 

Dawn

~~

Dawn Hunziker

IT Accessibility Consultant

 

Disability Resource Center

University of Arizona

1224 E. Lowell St.

Tucson, AZ 85721

 

Phone: 520-626-9409

Fax: 520-626-5500

 <mailto:hunziker at email.arizona.edu> hunziker at email.arizona.edu

 <http://drc.arizona.edu> http://drc.arizona.edu

 

From: athen-list [ <mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu> mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Joan Robson
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 11:13 AM
To:  <mailto:athen-list at mailman13.u.washington.edu> athen-list at mailman13.u.washington.edu
Subject: [Athen] VoiceThread

 

Does anyone have experience with Voice Thread captioning?




Joan Robson, MEd
Access Consultant

Disability Resources

St. Catherine University

601 25th Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55454

Education Building #369

Ph: 651-690-8160

Fax: 651-690-7849

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