That is even more interesting and I am wondering if there is a consensus as
to which is the best browser for switch access as I know EdWeb
(http://www.emptech.info/product_details.php?ID=2025)  has been designed
with this in mind but had not thought Opera would be so good.

Many thanks for coming back on the subject.

Best Wishes E.A.

Mrs E.A. Draffan
Assistive Technologist
Mobile: 07976 289103
http://www.emptech.info

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Sent: 03 March 2005 19:45
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Subject: Re: Web browsers

That is a drawback I hadn't realised or considered, and also an interesting
article from the BBC. From our point of view at Putney however, our most
challenging clients are generally those who are 'locked-in' or nearly
locked-in with one minimal switch activation site, and also have reduced
vision. They can often cope with the screen if it is magnified, but
combining fully featured screen magnifiers with switch scanning software has
always been quite difficult, especially if there are memory or other
cognitive problems as well. For this sort of situation, we have got quite
excited about the possibilities of Opera.

By the way, from the way I'm talking it may sound like I've spent a long
time on these problems myself, but I should point out that its actually Jane
Bache (also on this mailing list) who has really put loads of work in to
crack these problems for our clients.

Cheers
Gary

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Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 10:59 PM
Subject: Re: Web browsers


> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gary Derwent
> Sent: 02 March 2005 19:39
> To: [log in to unmask]
> 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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