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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Norm



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