I use Window-Eyes, and subscribe to EarthLink.  I find that a dedicated 
e-mail client, such as Outlook, Outlook Express, Eudora or PM Mail is much 
more efficient than a web-based e-mail interface. Having said that, it is 
useful to know how to use a web interface for those occasions when you are 
not at your own PC and want to check and occasionally reply to what has 
come in.

EarthLink has two web mail interfaces.  The newer one is technically in 
beta mode, but I hope it doesn't become the only one available.  It relies 
heavily on JavaScript, and perhaps could be classified as an example of 
AJAX programming.  It supports drag-and-drop and other mouse operations, 
but I haven't found ways of reading it correctly in the MSAA (virtual 
cursor) buffer.  If the interface of your mail site referenced below is 
anything like EarthLink's newer offering, I wouldn't be surprised if 
students have trouble with it.

At 04:17 PM 3/1/2006, you wrote:
>Hello all,
>
>I was wondering if anyone has been successfully using Webmail with a screen
>reader i.e. jaws etc..  I see some issues with it and our blind students
>are definitely having problems.  Anyone have any input?
>http://netwinsite.com/webmail/
>
>Thanks in advance.  Penny
>
>
>Penny Gray
>Certified Adaptive Technology Specialist
>Bucks County community college
>275 Swamp Road
>Newtown, PA 18940
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>215-968-8012

... Creating implements of mass instruction.
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