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Subject:
any Chat accessibility?
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Adina Joyce Mulliken <[log in to unmask]>
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Equal Access to Software & Information <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 6 Oct 2009 14:29:34 -0400
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It would be helpful for me to find out if there are any chat applications that are accessible for screen readers?  

I'm trying to find a way to have a virtual meeting, but I don't think I'll have any funding.  I heard Talking Communities and Opal are the only accessible virtual conference applications, but I'm assuming they aren't free.

Thanks for any suggestions!

-Adina

Adina Mulliken
Reference Librarian, Social Work, CFS, MFT, Aging, Disability Studies
Library Disability Services
Bird Library
Syracuse University
222 Waverly Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: 315-443-9519




-----Original Message-----
From: Equal Access to Software & Information [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Debra Wright-Howard
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 8:30 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Blackboard Chat Accessibility

I've always heard that the main problem with Blackboard chat is the timing.
The screen reader can't keep up with the constant refresh. There is another
feature called Who's Online with the Vista version but I don't know how well
that works. It's more like an IM.
 
Deb Wright-Howard
 
Dr. D. Wright-Howard
Program Activity Manager
City College
Disability Support Services and Programs
619-388-3994
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From: Equal Access to Software & Information on behalf of Paulus, Judy
Sent: Mon 10/5/2009 8:00 AM
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Subject: Re: Blackboard Chat Accessibility



It wasn't the last time I checked. 

Judy Paulus

Lewis Hall 132

524-6822

 

From: Equal Access to Software & Information [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Debi Turner
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 9:57 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Blackboard Chat Accessibility

 

Does anyone know if Blackboard's chat functionality is accessible to screen
readers?

 

tia

 

d:)

 

Debi Turner, Assistive Technician

Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Disability Services

Room A120, Lakeshore Campus

3199 Lake Shore Blvd. W.

Toronto, Ontario

M8V 1K8

Tel:   (416) 675-6622, ext. 3268

Fax:  (416) 252-8800

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