I agree that non-compliant programs should not be purchased in the first
place. But if accessibility issues are later found, Section 508 clearly
puts the burden on the seller's shoulders. I am not saying anything new,
this aspect of Section 508 just seems to not be utilized to the extent it
should.
Tim Ford
-----Original Message-----
From: gs
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 8:38 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 15 and Microsoft SharePoint.
Hmm. This is an interesting viewpoint. However, I would suspect that if
SharePoint is not Section 508 compliant, it should not be procured
On Apr 24, 2015, at 9:26 PM, Tim Ford <ttf...@gmail.com> wrote:
Under Section 508 itself, it would seem that Microsoft could be required to
either make SharePoint accessible, or pay the cost of this third party
solution whenever the customer is an entity covered by Section 508.
Tim Ford
-----Original Message----- From: Michelle Clark
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 6:44 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 15 and Microsoft SharePoint.
Good Morning,
Discover Technology has also approached my Federal Department. Due to
funding, only one of the Agencies has monies to purchase Discover 508. I
agree it is a good product and the usability makes life much simpler for a
person using adaptive technology, but why should additional money be used to
make a product accessible?
I believe the fix is for Microsoft to make their product accessible.
Michelle
-----Original Message-----
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Steve Cook
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 9:11 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 15 and Microsoft SharePoint.
Hi,
Our agency is moving to using SharePoint. We have purchased Discovery 508.
This software installed on computers for staff using JAWS will change the
interface to make it easier for screen readers. HTH
Steve Cook, CPM
Assistive Technology Consultant
SC Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone(803) 898-8788
Fax: (803) 898-8882
E-Mail: stc...@sccb.sc.gov
-----Original Message-----
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Tara Chavez
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 5:46 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 15 and Microsoft Sharepoint.
Hi all,
I never post here, but I joined this list a long time ago. I have a
question. I'm testing the accessibility of a web site on Microsoft Share
Point. I know it isn't completely accessible, but I wanted to know if there
was anything I could do to accurately test it for accessibility using Jaws
15. I test for accessibility according to the standards listed in section
508 of the Federal Rehabilitation act.
I look forward to any suggestions/recommendations you can provide.
Thank you,
Tara
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