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From: Ryan E. Benson
Date: Mon, Jul 25 2016 10:53PM
Subject: Zoom Video Conferencing and Webinar Accessibility
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Len,

I looked at it briefly for a group at work a year or so ago. At that time,
there were some issues that were significant enough that we denied its use
outside of a named group of people. My group or I sent them a note with our
concerns, since we aren't actively seeking use of it, we didn't follow up
really. They could have made improvements between then and now, but haven't
looked.

--
Ryan E. Benson

On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 5:51 PM, Len Burns < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = > wrote:

> All,
>
> Does anyone have experience with the Zoom Video Conferencing and Webinar
> platform:
> http://zoom.us/
> Their accessibility statement claims that they are 508 and WCAG 2.0
> compliant, but I have never used their products. Wisdom much appreciated.
>
> Best,
> -Len
>
> > > > >

From: Moore,Michael (Accessibility) (HHSC)
Date: Tue, Jul 26 2016 8:05AM
Subject: Re: Zoom Video Conferencing and Webinar Accessibility
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Reviewing their VPAT revealed a large number of exceptions that will impact screen reader and keyboard accessibility.

Mike Moore
Accessibility Coordinator
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Civil Rights Office
(512) 438-3431 (Office)

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Len,

I looked at it briefly for a group at work a year or so ago. At that time, there were some issues that were significant enough that we denied its use outside of a named group of people. My group or I sent them a note with our concerns, since we aren't actively seeking use of it, we didn't follow up really. They could have made improvements between then and now, but haven't looked.

--
Ryan E. Benson

On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 5:51 PM, Len Burns < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = > wrote:

> All,
>
> Does anyone have experience with the Zoom Video Conferencing and
> Webinar
> platform:
> http://zoom.us/
> Their accessibility statement claims that they are 508 and WCAG 2.0
> compliant, but I have never used their products. Wisdom much appreciated.
>
> Best,
> -Len
>
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