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From: "Isaac Obie" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2001 7:54 AM
Subject: aol beta testers
> Subject: AOL looking for testers who use Assistive Technology
>
> Announcement from AOL.
>
> Dear Beta Testers,
>
> Get ready for a new Focus Test for America Online 7.0 Beta! This newest
> test
> looks at the accessibility of the America Online software and service to
> both
> existing and prospective members who use Assistive Technology (AT).
> Assistive Technology allows people with disabilities to use the their
> personal computer, the Internet, and the AOL service. It includes
> software
> and hardware such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, voice
recognition,
> and alternatives to the standard keyboard and mouse.
>
> If you use a Assistive Technology in the daily use of your computer, this
> Accessibility Focus Test will help identify problem areas related to how
> well
> AOL works with the particular Assistive Technology you are using.
>
> To participate in this test, visit AOL Keyword: Beta, select the America
> Online 7.0 Beta link, then click the "Focus Tests" button to find the
link
> to
> the "Accessibility Focus Test."
>
> If you are not familiar with Assistive Technology, or with AOL's
> Accessibility Policy, there are links available in the area to give you
> more
> information.
>
> If you have not been to AOL Keyword: Beta since June 13, 2001, you may be
> prompted with a new non-disclosure agreement and application. Be sure to
> complete page two that asks for information on your Assistive Technology,
> as
> applicable. Although you will have access to the Beta area immediately
> upon
> completing the application, please allow us one business day to process
> the
> application. If you signed up after June 13, 2001 and did not provide
> that
> information, please send email to AOL Screenname: WinBeta letting us know
> the
> type of AT you use. (Note for screen reader users: use the Tab key to
> navigate all beta application screens and use the Spacebar instead of the
> Enter key to open windows.)
>
> We are looking for testers for the Accessibility Focus Test who use
> Assistive
> Technology in their day-to-day computer use. If you don't have this
> experience, but have any family members or friends who are AOL members
and
> u Technology, tell them about the new tests available at AOL
> Keyword: Beta.
>
> AOL is committed to continuing to build more accessibility into America
> Online and its products and service, and we thank you for your help and
> support to do so.
>
> Thank you,
> Your AOL Beta Team.
>
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