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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We have regularly come up against this with a variety of different vendors. Our best solution to date has been to ask the vendor to install the screen reader on the virtual machine and provide direction/instruction/coaching
to the affected students on how to access it. We have just launched the most recent pilot using this virtual machine and have not yet had any identified students in the affected courses so I don’t have any input from the students on this alternative. We
have also worked with the colleges to develop alternative assignments in case the technical challenges of using the screen reader (which may not be the student’s preferred screen reader) become insurmountable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> athen-list <athen-list-bounces@mailman12.u.washington.edu>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Hunziker, Dawn A - (hunziker)<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 29, 2020 10:09 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list@u.washington.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Athen] Screen Reader Compatibility with Virtual Machines<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I’m working on a similar issue here at the University of Arizona. We’ve acquired Apporto and the interface isn’t playing nicely with a screen reader which, based on my research, I highly suspected would be the case. This is currently in
a pilot program status but it’s expected to grow.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I’m continuing to work on this project and brainstorm solutions as well but if anyone does have insight for this topic, please share with the list.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dawn<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dawn Hunziker<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The University of Arizona | <a href="mailto:hunziker@arizona.edu">
hunziker@arizona.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> athen-list <<a href="mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman12.u.washington.edu">athen-list-bounces@mailman12.u.washington.edu</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Kitara Smith<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 29, 2020 8:07 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:athen-list@u.washington.edu">athen-list@u.washington.edu</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Athen] Screen Reader Compatibility with Virtual Machines<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I work at an online institution which utilizes LEO as a LMS system. Within our classrooms, we provide students access to a virtual machine (or desktop) in order for them to access additional
software and labs they may need in their classes. Has anyone have experienced compatibility issues with screen readers and these virtual machines (desktops)?
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Also, has anyone had experience working with visually impaired students in a Cybersecurity program? Which types of programs does your institution’s cybersecurity programs use? Have you had
issues with the compatibility of these programs with screen readers?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Any information anyone has is greatly appreciated! Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Calligraphy"">Kitara A. Smith</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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