Re: JavaScript and Screen Readers

don't ignore the other screen readers, especially the (free) open
source readers such as eMACspeak.

Bob

On Mon, 18 Aug 2008, Ryan Jean wrote:

> Due to my recent issues with JavaScript and screen readers, such as JAWS, I
> contacted Freedom Scientific about what they can do about making their
> software more web accessible. I think a certain function in JS is wonderful
> ("document.write()") as it enables the screen to be re-written without
> opening a new window or having to duplicate the webpage. The only thing is
> to make it readable by screen readers. Freedom Scientific wrote me back
> saying they are gathering information on the subject and talking to their
> senior tech specialist. I'm also going to contact Java on the matter.
> Updates to come.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Ryan Jean
>
> Assistant IT Specialist
>
> The Disability Network
>
> Flint, MI
>
>
>
>

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