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From: Jonathan C. Cohn
Date: Oct 29, 2013 9:58AM

I generally find that constant contact e-mails are more accessible than most of the other services. I receive several messages a week with labeled graphics from Constant Contact that have the graphics labeled.

However each of the social network buttons seem to appear twice once unlabeled immediately followed by a labeled one. I have mostly ignored this right now, but would be glad to investigate some with a sighted person if you need more feedback. Whatever you do do not use the service Baja Fresh uses. It is totally unusable by the blind.

Thanks,

Jonathan


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> On Oct 29, 2013, at 11:41 AM, "John E Brandt" < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
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> Wondering if there are any JAWS users out there who can describe experiences
> with e-mail marketing tools like Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, etc.
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> We've been using Constant Contact and recently had a JAWS user describe a
> problem with access with one of my e-mails. The e-mail in question used a
> very simple/plain template with no images except an "add on" widget at the
> top of the screen that showed some social networking buttons. Usually there
> are no images used in our e-mails. The JAWS user is using the latest version
> and Win7.
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> I am also looking for general information/guidance on what system(s) work
> better and how we can ensure our e-mail campaigns are accessible to all.
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> ~j
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> John E. Brandt
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> jebswebs: accessible and universal web design,
> development and consultation
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> <EMAIL REMOVED>
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> 207-622-7937
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> Augusta, Maine, USA
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> @jebswebs
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