Sadly certain screen readers like LookOut and Dual will read across its
menus to the web page and back again - its actual interface is not totally
accessible - the BBC have written some notes on the subject
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4208751.stm
Best Wishes E.A.
Mrs E.A. Draffan
Assistive Technologist
Mobile: 07976 289103
http://www.emptech.info
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gary Derwent
Sent: 02 March 2005 19:39
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Subject: Web browsers
I expect most of you are aware of this, but I wish somebody had told me
earlier !
The Opera web browser is fantastic for accessibility. It has brilliant built
in zooming magnification, keyboard controlled cycling through all links on a
page, whether text or graphical (and the magnification follows which ever
link is currently displayed), easy ability to switch off web sites own CSS
Style Sheets and use one of 10 ready made styles, most of which are
specifically aimed at accessibility, and loads of keyboard shortcuts which
make it really easy to hook these features up to most switch scanning
systems if needed.
Its also free (the free version has a small advertising bar along the top,
but it has never annoyed me, or you can pay $39.00 for an advert-less
version.)
If you haven't tried it, I recommend giving it a go - www.opera.com -
current version is 7.54
Cheers
Gary
Gary Derwent
Compass - Electronic Assistive Technology Service Royal Hospital for
Neuro-disability
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