Janie, There is one other thing to consider. At the top of the google page, there is a button which reads, "Screen Reader users check here to turn off Google Instant." Apparently, there is a special feature on google which tends to confuse or completely disable screen readers. The next time you're there, try that out. In addition, wasn't there supposed to be a special Google page for those using adaptive technology? That was a couple of years ago so maybe it was replaced by the check box I mentioned.
John Justice -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John M. Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2011 1:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Jaws refusing to read in Google I had similar problems using Jaws 9/10 with XP. The problem started suddenly and I spent months trying to figure it out. When I removed Avast and installed MSE, the problem stopped and has never returned. If you use Google as many times a day as I do, I feel your frustration. Good luck, John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Niamh" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2011 12:27 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Jaws refusing to read in Google >I am using Jaws 12 and Windows XP. > I am pulling up the Google Home page and 1 of 3 things happen: > 1. > Everything works normally. > 2. > Jaws tells me there a are no Edit Boxes on the page, ditto buttons etc. > It does allow me to read the useless page though. > 3. > It appears to jaws to be totally blank, although a sighted helper says it > looks normal. > > combine this with the recurring problem of loss of focus and my sanity is > being challenged. > > Any thoughts? > Niam > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > Send any questions regarding list management to: > [email protected] For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: [email protected] For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: [email protected]
