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From: JP Jamous
Date: Dec 1, 2016 3:25PM

I don't think so Patrick, but it is definitely worth checking. Thank you for sharing.

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From: WebAIM-Forum [mailto: <EMAIL REMOVED> ] On Behalf Of Patrick H. Lauke
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2016 4:16 PM
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Subject: Re: [WebAIM] Braille Ruler

Sure they didn't mean a"slide rule"?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slide_rule

On 01/12/2016 23:02, JP Jamous wrote:
> Thank you folks.
>
> Mike,
>
> Your response was the same I had when the lady asked me the question. That's so funny.
>
> She googled the web for days trying to find something related to such
> rulers to no avail. I thought I'd run it by you folks to ensure I am
> not missing out on any new technology, but I knew it was a vision of a
> teenager. LOL
>
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> Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2016 2:45 PM
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> Subject: Re: [WebAIM] Braille Ruler
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> What the heck are they expected to measure? The size of anything on a screen is going to vary based on a ton of factors. If they are expected to measure something physical and then enter the measurements on the computer there are tactile rulers.
>
> Mike Moore
> Accessibility Coordinator
> Texas Health and Human Services Commission Civil Rights Office
> (512) 438-3431 (Office)
>
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> Subject: [WebAIM] Braille Ruler
>
> Folks,
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>
>
> I was talking to a client that provides standardized testing for people with disabilities. I was told that some students asked for Braille Rulers on their tests. The test is done through the browser and sighted users have rules, scientific calculators and a bunch of other tools.
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>
>
> So has anyone heard of a Braille Ruler that a blind person can use through a Braille Display? I have never used a Braille Display to navigate the web.
> However, I know that a tangible Braille Ruler exist. Yet, I have never heard of an intangible Braille Ruler.
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>
>
> Any light you can shed on this would highly be appreciated.
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