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Re: Blackboard Accessibility Discussion List
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Gretchen Whitney <[log in to unmask]>
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EASI's Library Accessibility Discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 20:21:31 -0500
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A great effort, and I look forward to the discussion.  My first attempt at
subscribing failed.

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On Fri, 31 Mar 2006, Prof Norm Coombs wrote:

>EASI is beginning a listserv discussion about the accessibility of
>Blackboard.  They have done a tremendous amount of work in recent years to
>improve the accessibility of the interface.  This work is to be
>commended.  However, users still find problems.  Some problems are parts of
>the interface needing additional modification.  Some of the problems have
>more to do with the usability of a very complex system.  Last, access is
>actually a combination of the coding of the system being used and some of
>it has to do with both the adaptive technology the user is using and also
>some has to do with the skill of that user.
>
>The purpose of the list is not to be a platform for complaining.  We want
>either current Blackboard users with disabilities or support people helping
>users with disabilities.  We want to share what problems we have found.  We
>also want to share work arounds or other tips that people have found useful.
>
>Our goal is first to help one another and second to make the relevant
>Blackboard people aware of our findings as the continue working on
>improving their system.
>
>If you fall into this category and want to join the discussion, send email to
>
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>In the email say:
>sub easiplan (and then include your name)
>
>Norm
>
>
>
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>
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>
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Check out EASI New Synchronous Clinics:
http://easi.cc/clinic.htm
EASI Home Page http://www.rit.edu/~easi
Online courses  and Clinics http://easi.cc/workshop.htm
Check the EASI Library Web http://www.rit.edu/~easi/lib.htm

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