Thread Subject: Re: Web Gaps - keyboard operation
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From: Barrett, Don
Date: Thu, Jan 18 2007 4:05 PM
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I understand that; but there are some many analog mouse alternatives,
that should cover them. I would think the keyboard would be the hardest
for those with limited motor impairments so a mouse alternative would
most likely be the choice of AT thus eliminating them from the equation.
Don Barrett
Section 508 Coordinator
U.S. Department of Education
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Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 5:57 PM
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Subject: Re: [teitac-websoftware] Web Gaps - keyboard operation
I'm sorry, I didn't think the intention of this was specific to blind
users, but might include those with limited motor skills. I guess this
illustrates the necessity of clarifying what this provision is actually
about.
Sean Hayes
Standards and Policy Team
Accessible Technology Group
Microsoft
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Sent: 18 January 2007 21:54
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Subject: Re: [teitac-websoftware] Web Gaps - keyboard operation
In all my testing over the years, I have never come across a situation
in which a blind persons's career was negatively affected because
drawing capacity wasn't available from the keyboard. I will never use
PhotoShop, and I don't know any blind person who will. I still haven't
seen clear concise examples of what is wrong with textually discerned.
For example, why are we just accepting the notion that freehand drawing
must be accessible from the keyboard. I am not against the idea if it
has practical merit, but I want to ensure that the standards provide
practical guidance, not just satisfy an intellectual desire to codify
that which isn't necessary.
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