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Yes, this was true when I checked out this service not long after it
went on line, and it was documented somewhere on their web site. I think
they said they would consider such features if people would be
interested in paying for this service.

On 27/03/12 12:15, Bill Pasco wrote:
> One caution: The Australian Google Calendar interface is for the
> personal Google Calendar, not the Google Aps version aimed at
> businesses. At least that is what the Australians told me by phone.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Hoad" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 6:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [VICUG-L] Jaws and Google Apps
> 
> 
>> Here are a couple of pieces of info you might find useful.
>>
>> 1. To better manage your contacts, (assuming you are using Gmail in
>> html view as is suggested by Gmail for screen reader users) change
>> your view to "standard view". You can then operate with more
>> functionality in contacts. Nonetheless, its a pain in the a--.
>>
>> 2. There is a function created by some folks in New Zealand called
>> Accessible Google Calendar. This makes using the calendar a bit
>> easier, however, you do not have complete functionality of the
>> calendar; it is a simplified version.
>>
>> I believe this is the link to that service, and it is pretty well
>> explained on the landing page here.
>>
>> http://povidi.com/mag/mag_calendar.py
>> Good luck, if you need other information, there was recently a webinar
>> about the accessibility of Gmail and google calendar and the person
>> who hosted the webinar said:
>> " The Access Technology Higher Education Network (ATHEN), in its
>> continuing
>> effort to assist institutions ascertain the accessibility of Google Apps
>> suite, conducted evaluations on GMail and Calendar. cover assistive
>> technologies used for visual, mobility, learning, cognitive disabilities.
>> Many performed quite well Calendar, but there were still significant
>> hurdles some technologies, particularly screen readers. report can be
>> found
>> online at
>> http://athenpro.org/google-gmail-calendar-accessibility
>>
>> "
>> -- 
>> posting from Emma's Family Farm,
>> Windsor Maine;
>> Steve Hoad
>> Find us at http://www.emmasfamilyfarm.com
>>
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