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Re: email issue

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From: Michael R. Burks
Date: Sep 3, 2008 11:50AM

All,

It would see to me it could create an issue if it affects contrast, or if it
inserts a "busy" background that makes it hard to read the email.

Sincerely,

Mike Burks





-----Original Message-----
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[mailto: <EMAIL REMOVED> ] On Behalf Of Donna Jones
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 1:03 PM
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Subject: [WebAIM] email issue

Hi everyone: about e-mail! i've just had a question from someone who
uses Outlook (Express?) and uses wallpaper in her e-mail (which also
means it would be in html). she is wondering if the wallpaper creates
any accessibility issues.

i told her it created a bigger file (wasting bandwidth) but didn't know
what to say about accessibility. and, come to think of it, i don't even
know how folks read email when there is no sight. does Jaws read
e-mail? are there other programs people use?

i directed her to the website but then realized that i should just sign
up for the list again (its been a while since i was here). I *love* lists.

thanks for any information and enlightenment.

best regards,
Donna Jones