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From: Len Burns
Date: Mon, Apr 29 2013 5:23PM
Subject: Email List for Blind and Visually Impaired Testers
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All,

As a blind tester I am always looking for strategies to improve what I do, and clearly identify where I need to bring in a sighted tester for a visual check. The current discussion regarding testing contrast is a good example. Often I find myself wishing I had a place to discuss these matters with other blind or visually impaired testers, and a site where we could aggregate community knowledge.
I am considering registering a domain and launching an email list for this purpose. I do not have a feel for how many others would have an interest in such an undertaking. If you would find this of value, please drop me a note off-list. If I get a sufficient response, I will move forward.

Regards,
-Len

From: Birkir R. Gunnarsson
Date: Mon, Apr 29 2013 5:58PM
Subject: Re: Email List for Blind and Visually Impaired Testers
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Len

This would be an absolutely brilliant idea, and I would participate
and enjoy it.
Replying oon-list to encourage other blind web accessibility folks to join.
Thanks
-Birkir


On 4/29/13, Len Burns < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = > wrote:
> All,
>
> As a blind tester I am always looking for strategies to improve what I do,
> and clearly identify where I need to bring in a sighted tester for a visual
> check. The current discussion regarding testing contrast is a good example.
> Often I find myself wishing I had a place to discuss these matters with
> other blind or visually impaired testers, and a site where we could
> aggregate community knowledge.
> I am considering registering a domain and launching an email list for this
> purpose. I do not have a feel for how many others would have an interest in
> such an undertaking. If you would find this of value, please drop me a note
> off-list. If I get a sufficient response, I will move forward.
>
> Regards,
> -Len
>
> > > >

From: Jim Allan
Date: Wed, May 01 2013 7:19AM
Subject: Re: Email List for Blind and Visually Impaired Testers
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Len,
I for one would not mind if it stayed on WebAIM. Tips are tips, even tips
for testers who are visually impaired. We all benefit from others tools,
ideas, and experiences related to accessibility.

Jim


On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 6:58 PM, Birkir R. Gunnarsson <
= EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = > wrote:

> Len
>
> This would be an absolutely brilliant idea, and I would participate
> and enjoy it.
> Replying oon-list to encourage other blind web accessibility folks to join.
> Thanks
> -Birkir
>
>
> On 4/29/13, Len Burns < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = > wrote:
> > All,
> >
> > As a blind tester I am always looking for strategies to improve what I
> do,
> > and clearly identify where I need to bring in a sighted tester for a
> visual
> > check. The current discussion regarding testing contrast is a good
> example.
> > Often I find myself wishing I had a place to discuss these matters with
> > other blind or visually impaired testers, and a site where we could
> > aggregate community knowledge.
> > I am considering registering a domain and launching an email list for
> this
> > purpose. I do not have a feel for how many others would have an
> interest in
> > such an undertaking. If you would find this of value, please drop me a
> note
> > off-list. If I get a sufficient response, I will move forward.
> >
> > Regards,
> > -Len
> >
> > > > > > > >
> > > >



--
Jim Allan, Accessibility Coordinator & Webmaster
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
1100 W. 45th St., Austin, Texas 78756
voice 512.206.9315 fax: 512.206.9264 http://www.tsbvi.edu/
"We shape our tools and thereafter our tools shape us." McLuhan, 1964

From: Mary Stores
Date: Wed, May 01 2013 7:30AM
Subject: Re: Email List for Blind and Visually Impaired Testers
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I would also be happy to help, and wouldn't mind either replying to
this list or subscribing to another.

Mary

Quoting Jim Allan < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >:

> Len,
> I for one would not mind if it stayed on WebAIM. Tips are tips, even tips
> for testers who are visually impaired. We all benefit from others tools,
> ideas, and experiences related to accessibility.
>
> Jim
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 6:58 PM, Birkir R. Gunnarsson <
> = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = > wrote:
>
>> Len
>>
>> This would be an absolutely brilliant idea, and I would participate
>> and enjoy it.
>> Replying oon-list to encourage other blind web accessibility folks to join.
>> Thanks
>> -Birkir
>>
>>
>> On 4/29/13, Len Burns < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = > wrote:
>> > All,
>> >
>> > As a blind tester I am always looking for strategies to improve what I
>> do,
>> > and clearly identify where I need to bring in a sighted tester for a
>> visual
>> > check. The current discussion regarding testing contrast is a good
>> example.
>> > Often I find myself wishing I had a place to discuss these matters with
>> > other blind or visually impaired testers, and a site where we could
>> > aggregate community knowledge.
>> > I am considering registering a domain and launching an email list for
>> this
>> > purpose. I do not have a feel for how many others would have an
>> interest in
>> > such an undertaking. If you would find this of value, please drop me a
>> note
>> > off-list. If I get a sufficient response, I will move forward.
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> > -Len
>> >
>> > >> > >> > >> >
>> >> >> >>
>
>
>
> --
> Jim Allan, Accessibility Coordinator & Webmaster
> Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
> 1100 W. 45th St., Austin, Texas 78756
> voice 512.206.9315 fax: 512.206.9264 http://www.tsbvi.edu/
> "We shape our tools and thereafter our tools shape us." McLuhan, 1964
> > > >

From: Andrews, David B (DEED)
Date: Wed, May 01 2013 8:43AM
Subject: Re: Email List for Blind and Visually Impaired Testers
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I would be interested in such a list. Also, if you need a server to host a site/list I could provide that, free of charge, a cPanel installation.

Dave

From: Don Mauck
Date: Wed, May 01 2013 9:02AM
Subject: Re: Email List for Blind and Visually Impaired Testers
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I think this is a fantastic idea. While some of the Oracle testing I do is probably confidential, there would still be a lot to gain and share.

From: Angela French
Date: Wed, May 01 2013 9:22AM
Subject: Re: Email List for Blind and Visually Impaired Testers
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I'm with Jim. I always benefit/learn from the posted threads and would hate to see some subjects "leave."

Angela French

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From: Michael R. Burks
Date: Wed, May 01 2013 9:29AM
Subject: Re: Email List for Blind and Visually Impaired Testers
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I agree also, we all need various perspectives to do what we do.

Sincerely,

Mike Burks
919-882-1884 - Fax
919-349-6661 - Office

From: Léonie Watson
Date: Wed, May 01 2013 9:51AM
Subject: Re: Email List for Blind and Visually Impaired Testers
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I'd also welcome discussion on this list. There may be times when our
sighted peers can suggest solutions or strategies, and we might well miss
out on that if we had a separate list.

Léonie.

From: Elle Waters
Date: Thu, May 02 2013 2:19AM
Subject: Re: Email List for Blind and Visually Impaired Testers
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As others here have already stated, I learn so much from discussions about specific techniques, strategies and workarounds that I (and I'm sure most people) would be sorry if those conversations left.

Much appreciated,
Elle

From: Len Burns
Date: Thu, May 02 2013 2:50AM
Subject: Re: Email List for Blind and Visually Impaired Testers
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All,

I have followed this thread thoughtfully, as well as the email I have received off-list. Like all of you, I highly value the discussions of techniques, strategies and the hashing out and clarifying of technical concerns that takes place here. I do not anticipate that the formation of my list will in any way take away from the valuable interaction of the WebAIM list. Its goal is not to draw members away from full participation in this list. Rather, its purpose is to provide the possibility for the small number of us who are blind/vi professionals working in the field to interact more closely with one another.

I have begun moving forward thoughtfully, so as to think through how to define this project in a manner that complements existing resources. If there is an unmet need, a group will develop. My thanks to those who have offered input and assistance, you will be hearing more from me off-list.

Regards,
-Len