[gui-talk] Fwd: Microsoft Accessibility Update, April 2008

Thu Apr 3 16:49:11 CDT 2008

It isn't showing up in that many places yet, but 
if Microsoft has its way, it will be ubiquitous, 
like Flash.  There is a demo of an on-line DAISY 
player that uses it, that is pretty slick.  There 
was a discussion of it on NFBCs earlier this 
week, apparently you need it to listen to audio 
from the Major League Baseball site.

Dave

At 12:51 PM 4/3/2008, you wrote:
>Is Silverlight really necessary?  Just thought I'd ask since I see it
>kpopping up from time to time; and, I kdon't think I have it yet.
>
>Sincerely,
>The Constantly BAREFOOTED Ray
>Phone:
>985-360-3375
>e-mail:
>rforetjratcomcastdotnet
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
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>Subject: Re: [gui-talk] Fwd: Microsoft Accessibility Update, April 2008
>
>
>Silverlight is a new Microsoft product, kind of
>like Flash.  It is used for playing audio and video stuff.
>
>Dave
>
>At 12:02 PM 4/3/2008, you wrote:
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> >product ID something or other. At that point, I just gave up for the
> >moment.
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> >What is this? How do you just sign up for the newsletter? And what is
> >Silver
> >Light or whatever they invite you to install on the first page?
> >
> >Thanks.
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
> >To: <gui-talk at nfbnet.org>; <promotion-technology at nfbnet.org>;
> ><nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
> >Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 7:17 AM
> >Subject: [gui-talk] Fwd: Microsoft Accessibility Update, April 2008
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> > >Microsoft Accessibility Update
> > >April 2008
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >The Microsoft Accessibility Update is a free
> > >e-mail newsletter that provides information
> > >about accessibility including accessibility
> > >options in Microsoft products. This newsletter
> > >is sent to subscribers in the first week of the
> > >month and is managed by the same group that
> > >manages the Microsoft Accessibility Web site
> > ><http://www.microsoft.com/enable/>.
> > >
> > >
> > >New Column Focuses on Accessibility Features in Microsoft Office
> > >New column addresses accessibility features in
> > >Microsoft Office to help people with
> > >disabilities use computer technology more easily and productively.
> > >Read this column <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8646265>
> > >
> > >
> > >----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > >Video Case Studies Show Integration of Accessibility into the Workplace
> > >Accessible technology solutions in the workplace
> > >help employers attract and keep a high quality
> > >workforce. View videos of Microsoft employees
> > >discussing their use of assistive technology on the job:
> > >
> > >Jenny, Director, Ad Center <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8646266>
> > >John, a Software Development Engineer in Testing
> > ><http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8646267>
> > >More video case studies <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8646268>
> > >
> > >
> > >----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > >Quick Tips: Undo actions
> > >Ever do something like delete a paragraph and
> > >then think, "oh, wish I hadn't done that!" In
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> > >
> > >Find more keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft
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> > >
> > >
> > >----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >Assistive Technology Spotlight: Window-Eyes
> > >Window-Eyes is a screen reader that makes a
> > >computer usable by someone who is blind or has
> > >low vision. It reads information by
> > >communicating directly with applications such as
> > >Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft
> > >Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., or by gathering
> > >information from the display adapter and the
> > >Microsoft Windows operating system. It then
> > >speaks it out loud through a speech synthesizer,
> > >sound card, or presents tactile information
> > >through a refreshable Braille display. Product
> > >compatible with: --Windows Vista® (all 32-bit
> > >versions) --Microsoft® Windows® XP (all 32-bit
> > >versions) --Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003
> > >--Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Accessibility
> > >solution for: People who are blind or visually
> > >impaired. Manufacturer Information: GW Micro,
> > >Inc. <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8646259>
> > >
> > >                 Accessibility Developer
> > > Resource Center Microsoft Announces New
> > > Accessibility Tools and Resources for
> > > Developers New Web site and open-source
> > > accessibility testing tools will help
> > > developers meet the growing worldwide demand
> > > for accessible technology. Read this news
> > > release
> > >
> > 
> <http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2008/mar08/03-13AccessibilityToolsPR.mspx>
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> > > community sites, technical articles and
> > > documentation, upcoming events, and much more.
> > > Visit http://msdn.microsoft.com/accessibility
> > >
> > >
> > >----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > >Accessibility Links
> > >
> > >
> > >  · Microsoft Accessibility <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8646260>
> > >
> > >  · Microsoft Developer Accessibility
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