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From: Ella Yu
Date: Nov 18, 2015 10:38PM

I totally agree with you, but some sites could be made somewhat
simpler but still have the same features. Some sites are just
ever so slightly too complicated.

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From: "Harrison, Rita L" < <EMAIL REMOVED>
To: WebAIM Discussion List < <EMAIL REMOVED>
Date sent: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 21:49:22 +0000
Subject: Re: [WebAIM] Web Accessibility For Notetakers

Good Afternoon List,

After reading some of the comments, I would like to share my
observation and personal opinion as follows, for those who may
not be familiar with Notetaking Devices.

First, I absolutely agree that there is no need to make sites
simpler, if they are coded correctly. Individuals using
Assistive Technology (AT), should be able to navigate without a
problem, provided there is proper structure and all elements are
labeled.

Braille Notetakers serve many other purposes than just surfing
the web. Having and using a braille display is an important
piece in braille literacy, which allows someone the ability to
read and write with ease, as those who have vision read and write
print.

I personally use and have done so for years, a Braille Notetaker
and find it much more portable to use when I lead and/or attend
meetings, when I'm doing a formal Presentation and for taking
notes on the fly.

Rather than discourage someone from purchasing and using a
Braille Notetaker, perhaps the focus should be on those who
manufacture and sell these devices, to use a more current
browser, so everyone using these wonderful devices, are able to
access the information they need when they need it, because the
cost of these devices is high and we should expect to be able to
access information online using a current browser.

I absolutely understand some of the frustration voiced here and I
thank you for affording me the opportunity to share my view.

I hope everyone is having a great Wednesday!

Rita L. Harrison, FDA 508 Coordinator
Lead, 508 Web Task Force
Chairperson, Advisory Committee for Employees with Disabilities
(ACED)
OO/OIMT/DBPS/IIB
Web Support Team (WST)
Phone: 805-620-0203
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