Re: 'assistive technologies'

Rob,

We have had handicapped people in our workplace, and we've had to make some
modifications so people who are physically challenged can still do their jobs 
(at least,
when their jobs require using software).

Of course, not everyone can do everything, and our main issue has been visually
impaired users, so it's not like we're complying with these guidelines 100% of 
the
time.  For us, it's a case by case basis and the number of cases is small.


--Chris

On 31 Oct 2002 at 14:07, rob@dekko.com wrote:

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> I was reading the release notes on a new piece of IBM software and it
> had the clause, in the list of enhancements,:
>
> - Improved user interface to enhance interaction with assistive
> technologies
> The (software package) user interface and online help/doc continue to
> more fully comply with IBM and United States Federal government
> guidelines for handicap accessibility.
>
> Anyone else concerned with these guidelines when designing software?
>
> Rob Berendt
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