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Re: Accessibility of Interactive Whiteboard Hardware and Software

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From: Varun Khosla
Date: Aug 13, 2013 5:26AM

You can try Microsoft Lync. Read this artical:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/features/2011/dec11/12-08Lync.aspx

Lync has whiteboarding feature which as stated in the artical, is
accessible. You can also record meetings but not sure whether
whiteboarding gets recorded in accessible form (I can get that info
for you.)


-Varun
Consultant, Microsoft


On 8/12/13, Prickett, Elizabeth < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> Good morning!
>
> Does anyone have experience with interactive whiteboard software?
>
> Our college purchased a Wacom Cintiq 22HD for our recording studio.
> Instructors have the option to use this when recording lectures for online
> classes. I'm unable to locate any accessibility information about the
> hardware.
>
> The Wacom appears to have come with Sankore. From what I can tell, this is a
> free, open-source interactive whiteboard software application. I'm unable
> to locate any accessibility information on it either. Complicating this
> application is the fact that all support information and tutorials appear
> to be in French.
>
> Since these are just optional resources for instructors, I'm more concerned
> with the accessibility of the output to students in courses, but I can't
> find any information about that either. Does anyone use Wacom products on
> their campuses? Have you come up with any solutions? Are there any more
> accessible applications that can be used the Wacom?
>
> Thanks so much for any ideas!
>
>
> Liz Prickett
> Alternative Media Specialist
> Center for Academic & Professional Excellence (CAPE)
> Victoria College
> 2200 E. Red River
> Victoria, TX 77901
> <EMAIL REMOVED> <mailto: <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> (361) 573-3291, ext. 3243
>
>
> > > >


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Varun