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From: Mary Stores
Date: May 1, 2013 7:30AM

I would also be happy to help, and wouldn't mind either replying to
this list or subscribing to another.

Mary

Quoting Jim Allan < <EMAIL REMOVED> >:

> Len,
> I for one would not mind if it stayed on WebAIM. Tips are tips, even tips
> for testers who are visually impaired. We all benefit from others tools,
> ideas, and experiences related to accessibility.
>
> Jim
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 6:58 PM, Birkir R. Gunnarsson <
> <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
>
>> Len
>>
>> This would be an absolutely brilliant idea, and I would participate
>> and enjoy it.
>> Replying oon-list to encourage other blind web accessibility folks to join.
>> Thanks
>> -Birkir
>>
>>
>> On 4/29/13, Len Burns < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
>> > All,
>> >
>> > As a blind tester I am always looking for strategies to improve what I
>> do,
>> > and clearly identify where I need to bring in a sighted tester for a
>> visual
>> > check. The current discussion regarding testing contrast is a good
>> example.
>> > Often I find myself wishing I had a place to discuss these matters with
>> > other blind or visually impaired testers, and a site where we could
>> > aggregate community knowledge.
>> > I am considering registering a domain and launching an email list for
>> this
>> > purpose. I do not have a feel for how many others would have an
>> interest in
>> > such an undertaking. If you would find this of value, please drop me a
>> note
>> > off-list. If I get a sufficient response, I will move forward.
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> > -Len
>> >
>> > >> > >> > >> >
>> >> >> >>
>
>
>
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> Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
> 1100 W. 45th St., Austin, Texas 78756
> voice 512.206.9315 fax: 512.206.9264 http://www.tsbvi.edu/
> "We shape our tools and thereafter our tools shape us." McLuhan, 1964
> > > >