--If anyone has any experience in getting Rev/MC apps to make use of PC screen readers (such as Window Eyes) I'd like to communicate with them.
sims
This is a good question about screen reader compatibility. A blind user should be able to access a Rev stack or standalone using the standard screen readers such as Jaws and Window Eyes for Windows, and Outspoken for the Mac.
I have access to JAWS, the most popular Windows screen reader, at work and so will check this out for you. There is a standard for creating accessible web sites. Not adhering to this standard (see the WAI initiative at the W3 site) really messes things up for screen readers. I wonder if there is a similar problem and need for guidelines for all the various xTalk programming environments.
There's a U.S. federal law that might be of interest. Section 508 requires (with some exceptions) any software you develop for U.S. government agencies come with the necessary hooks for allowing various system based accessibility solutions, such as screen readers to work correctly.
If anyone is interested, there are a bunch of Web sites with lots of information on Section 508. Check out http://216.218.205.189/sec508/brochure.htm) for a brief overview or do a google search with "Section 508" for further information.
Since the U.S. government is a fairly mammoth contractor, Section 508 regulations have had the effect of compelling a number of mainstream companies to make sure their products offer accessibility solutions. Macromedia's MX software series (Dreamweaver, Flash, etc) is one of many products with accessibility support built in.
Hope this is of interest.
cheers, Charles Silverman
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If anyone has any experience in getting Rev/MC apps to make use of PC screen readers (such as Window Eyes) I'd like to communicate with them.
sims
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