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From: Pooja.Nahata@cognizant.com
Date: Aug 21, 2011 2:57AM

Hello,



Has anyone researched on accessible maps? I have been looking for Google
and Bing maps VPAT document - so as to validate its accessibility.



I found info on Bing Maps through the site
http://www.va.gov/trm/ToolPage.asp?tid=5105# stating "Bing Maps is not
508 compliant. However, an alternative can be presented. For example,
offering a map view but also a "list view" that does not use JavaScript
and is screen reader friendly." Since Microsoft Silverlight is not an
approved technology, the Bing Maps Silverlight Component is prohibited.



I have tried accessing both the maps through screen reader but in vain.
Any idea if there exists an accessible map compliant with 508 and WCAG?



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