RE: New contrast testing tool for text over background images

Jim, outlines can be a problem for me too if the width of the text is too thin or the same color as the background.

Jonathan


From: Jim Allan [mailto:jimallan@tsbvi.edu]
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 5:18 PM
To: Laura Carlson
Cc: Jonathan Avila; public-low-vision-a11y-tf
Subject: Re: New contrast testing tool for text over background images

I have also heard discussion about low contrast letters but they have a shadow on the right side of the letter. This is a FAIL
Would a border around every letter be sufficient?
Extreme case - white background with white text with 1 px outline around each letter. I think this is also a fail.  It would prove difficult at large magnification and for folks with reading and/or cognitive issues. Reading/seeing solid letters is different than reading/seeing outlined letters.
what about gradient letters - bottom of letter passes contrast but top of letter fails - to me this is a FAIL.


On Sat, Sep 10, 2016 at 4:12 AM, Laura Carlson <laura.lee.carlson@gmail.com<mailto:laura.lee.carlson@gmail.com>> wrote:

Hi Jon,

Agreed. Adding a clarification under the  definition makes sense.

Thanks.

Kindest regards,

Laura

> On Sep 9, 2016 3:28 PM, "Jonathan Avila" <jon.avila@ssbbartgroup.com<mailto:jon.avila@ssbbartgroup.com>> wrote:
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>> > I wonder if we should explicitly say that in an SC or understanding doc?
>>
>> I think it would be helpful to clarify what actually is required based on what we agree upon.  That, for example, is done for captions -- for example, they must be synchronized, accurate, indicate speaker, include sounds, etc.   That is very cleared out in the notes under the definition.  So we should do something similar.
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Laura Carlson [mailto:laura.lee.carlson@gmail.com<mailto:laura.lee.carlson@gmail.com>]
>> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2016 4:26 PM
>> To: Jonathan Avila
>> Cc: Low Vision Task Force
>> Subject: Re: New contrast testing tool for text over background images
>>
>> Hi Jonathan,
>>
>> I wonder if we should explicitly say that in an SC or understanding doc?
>>
>> The developer has a link at the bottom of the page for suggestions.
>>
>> Kindest Regards,
>> Laura
>>
>> On 9/9/16, Jonathan Avila <jon.avila@ssbbartgroup.com<mailto:jon.avila@ssbbartgroup.com>> wrote:
>> >> Here is a new tool to tryout for  foreground contrast over a
>> >> background images. Andrew Brandwood developed it.
>> >
>> > I mean no disrespect -- but IMO any pixel that touches the text must
>> > have sufficient contrast to meet the requirements.
>> >
>> > Jonathan
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Laura Carlson [mailto:laura.lee.carlson@gmail.com<mailto:laura.lee.carlson@gmail.com>]
>> > Sent: Friday, September 09, 2016 3:57 PM
>> > To: Low Vision Task Force
>> > Subject: New contrast testing tool for text over background images
>> >
>> > Hello Low Vision Task Force,
>> >
>> > Here is a new tool to tryout for  foreground contrast over a
>> > background images. Andrew Brandwood developed it.
>> > http://www.brandwood.com/a11y/

>> >
>> > Kindest Regards,
>> > Laura
>> >
>> > --
>> > Laura L. Carlson
>> > Information Technology Systems and Services University of Minnesota
>> > Duluth Duluth, MN U.S.A. 55812-3009
>> > http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/training/online/webdesign/

>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Laura L. Carlson
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>> --
>> Laura L. Carlson



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