At least here at the VA the Section 508 office is understaffed and underfunded, and often simply allows the software vendor to self certify that their product complies with 508 and often does not do their own testing.
Andy -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tim Ford Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 8:54 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 15 and Microsoft SharePoint. 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: [email protected] 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 <[email protected]> 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: [email protected] 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:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Steve Cook Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 9:11 AM To: [email protected] 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: [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tara Chavez Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 5:46 PM To: [email protected] 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 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. According to the Center for Disease Control, each day about 200 U.S. workers sustain a job related eye injury that requires medical treatment. The SC Commission for the Blind encourages everyone to follow all workplace safety rules to avoid work related eye injuries. To see how the South Carolina Commission for the Blind can help you or a loved one, give us a call at 1-888-335-5951 or visit us online at www.sccb.state.sc.us. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
