----- Original Message -----
From: "Isaac Obie" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2001 7:54 AM
Subject: aol beta testers


> Subject: AOL looking for testers who use Assistive Technology
>
>   Announcement from AOL.
>
>  Dear Beta Testers,
>
>  Get ready for a new Focus Test for America Online 7.0 Beta!  This newest
>  test
>  looks at the accessibility of the America Online software and service to
>  both
>  existing and prospective members who use Assistive Technology (AT).
>  Assistive Technology allows people with disabilities to use the their
>  personal computer, the Internet, and the AOL service.  It includes
> software
>  and hardware such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, voice
recognition,
>  and alternatives to the standard keyboard and mouse.
>
>  If you use a Assistive Technology in the daily use of your computer, this
>  Accessibility Focus Test will help identify problem areas related to how
>  well
>  AOL works with the particular Assistive Technology you are using.
>
>  To participate in this test, visit AOL Keyword: Beta, select the America
>  Online 7.0 Beta link, then click the "Focus Tests" button to find the
link
>  to
>  the "Accessibility Focus Test."
>
>  If you are not familiar with Assistive Technology, or with AOL's
>  Accessibility Policy, there are links available in the area to give you
> more
>  information.
>
>  If you have not been to AOL Keyword: Beta since June 13, 2001, you may be
>  prompted with a new non-disclosure agreement and application. Be sure to
>  complete page two that asks for information on your Assistive Technology,
> as
>  applicable.  Although you will have access to the Beta area immediately
> upon
>  completing the application, please allow us one business day to process
> the
>  application.  If you signed up after June 13, 2001 and did not provide
> that
>  information, please send email to AOL Screenname: WinBeta letting us know
>  the
>  type of AT you use. (Note for screen reader users: use the Tab key to
>  navigate all beta application screens and use the Spacebar instead of the
>  Enter key to open windows.)
>
>  We are looking for testers for the Accessibility Focus Test who use
>  Assistive
>  Technology in their day-to-day computer use.  If you don't have this
>  experience, but have any family members or friends who are AOL members
and
>  u Technology, tell them about the new tests available at AOL
>  Keyword: Beta.
>
>  AOL is committed to continuing to build more accessibility into America
>  Online and its products and service, and we thank you for your help and
>  support to do so.
>
>  Thank you,
>  Your AOL Beta Team.
>

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