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Re: Graphic symbols for people with low or no literacy

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From: ckrugman@sbcglobal.net
Date: Nov 25, 2010 7:54PM

There are many people with certain cognitive disabilities that can use screen reading software and other auditory forms of access. They can also use dictation programs to perform functions as well.
Chuck
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From: Carol Wheeler
To: WebAIM Discussion List
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 8:25 AM
Subject: Re: [WebAIM] Graphic symbols for people with low or no literacy


I certainly understand folks with low-literacy, or cognitive problems using the Web. I guess I don't see how the non-literate can without a literate helper. Perhaps there is a definition of non-literate/illiterate that is not what I assume it to be. I don't what to belabor the point, but if you can't read, how much can good icons help?


-- Carol

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