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From: Jon Gunderson
Date: Aug 9, 2002 9:58AM

Oliver,
There is a list related to java programming:
<EMAIL REMOVED>

There also some resources at IBM:
http://www-3.ibm.com/able/snsjavag.html

You might get some answers from one of these two resources.

Jon



At 12:17 PM 8/9/2002 +1000, you wrote:
>Dear All.
>
>This is not really a web related accessibility query, but I thought this
>group might be able to help.
>
>Note, I sent the same request to <EMAIL REMOVED> , but only
>got 2 responses that were a little helpful. One told me to think outside the
>box and come up with an alternate for diagrams, the other told me that there
>is a photocopy like device called a 'burner' that with render diagrams in
>Braille form.
>
>I am teaching a java subject this semester that requires design work using
>UML diagrams. I have a student taking the subject who is completely blind.
>
>I have two related issues:
>
>1. I need to demonstrate UML diagrams to the student in a way that is
>accessible. Can you recommend a drawing tool that will render diagrams in a
>format this student will be able to access?
>
>2. The student needs to learn how to design programs, rather than just sit
>down and start coding. Do you have suggestions for how I might teach the
>student program design (preferably using UML notation). Ie, how does the
>student draw diagrams that will also be able to communicate the design to a
>tutor, or as necessary for assessment.
>
>Lastly, part of the subject is teaching GUI development using java. Yes
>there are accessibility guidelines for GUIs written in java to be
>accessible. But what about the reverse? How does a blind student design and
>code a GUI? Eg, some of the existing class exercises ask students to create
>applets with event-driven functionality (buttons, mouse clicks, etc).
>
>If you don't know any answers for these questions, perhaps you can point me
>to resources or people who might be able to help.
>
>Thank you for any assistance you can provide,
>
>Oliver
>
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Division of Rehabilitation - Education Services
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