RE: JavaScript and Screen Readers

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Bob


On Mon, 18 Aug 2008, Ryan Jean wrote:

> I'm assuming this is for Mac correct? Is there more info on this tool?
>
> Sincerely,
> Ryan Jean
> Assistant IT Specialist
> The Disability Network
> Flint, MI
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Accessys@smart.net [mailto:accessys@smart.net]
> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 9:48 AM
> To: Ryan Jean
> Cc: w3c-wai-ig@w3.org
> Subject: 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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