Thanks Kenji
Chris Smart
Calcutta House Library
London Metropolitan University
Old Castle Street
LONDON
E1 7NT
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Tel. 44 (0)20 7320 1186
Fax. 44 (0)20 7320 1177
Kenji Lamb wrote:
> Our advisor for Accessibility and Inclusion, Craig Mill, has developed a
> ‘Formatting Word Toolbar’. This uses the basic JISC TechDis principles
> of creating heading styles, adding descriptions to images, logical links
> etc.
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>
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> You can download the Word template file here:
> http://www.rsc-ne-scotland.org.uk/Formatting_Word_Toolbar.dot
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> There are also some easy to use guides on his blog:
> http://www.rsc-ne-scotland.org.uk/e-inclusion/?page_id=217 The guide
> Creating Accessible Word and PDF documents is designed for workshops,
> but could be used as a standalone guide. Every section is supported with
> video guides.
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> ;-)
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> Kenji Lamb
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> e-Learning Advisor (e-Assessment)
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> JISC RSC Scotland North & East
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Virtual Learning Environments [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Chris Smart
> Sent: 27 May 2010 12:43
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [VLES] Assistive technologies & Weblearn/Blackboard
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>
> Thanks Lis,
>
> I did look at Techdis but their method looked rather complicated and I
>
> was hoping for a simpler route.
>
> I will contact them if all else fails.
>
> Best,
>
> Chris
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>
>
> Chris Smart
>
> Calcutta House Library
>
> London Metropolitan University
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> Old Castle Street
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> LONDON
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> E1 7NT
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> E-mail [log in to unmask]
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> Tel. 44 (0)20 7320 1186
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> Fax. 44 (0)20 7320 1177
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> Parcell E.J. wrote:
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> > Chris,
>
> > You may already have thought of this, but you could have a look at
> JISC Techdis www.techdis.ac.uk eg the advice about creating accessible
> documents including pdfs.
>
> > http://www.techdis.ac.uk/index.php?p=3_20
>
> > A search on scanning produces some results that may be useful, but if
> you can't find what you're looking for on the Techdis site their contact
> details are at
>
> > http://www.techdis.ac.uk/index.php?p=1_3 so you could email them your
> query.
>
> > Good luck,
>
> > Lis
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> >
>
> > Lis Parcell
>
> > JISC RSC Wales
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> > www.rsc-wales.ac.uk
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> >
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> > -----Original Message-----
>
> > From: Virtual Learning Environments [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Chris Smart
>
> > Sent: 27 May 2010 11:58
>
> > To: [log in to unmask]
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> > Subject: [VLES] Assistive technologies & Weblearn/Blackboard
>
> >
>
> > Hi,
>
> >
>
> > I had a look through the archives and can't see anything very recent
> there, although it's possible I am using the wrong terminology.
>
> >
>
> > We have been scanning copyright-cleared material for our VLE (
> WebLearn) as PDFs but have discovered that this is incompatible with the
> assistive technology used by some of our visually impaired staff and
> students. The RNIB website appears to suggest that some Microsoft
> products are also problematic so (particularly for items opening from
> webpages) and that HTML is preferable.
>
> >
>
> > We have been investigating means of scanning into HTML without much
> success. Workarounds tried to date are difficult with text and cannot
> cope with images. What do other Weblearn users do?
>
> >
>
> > We are worried that failure to ensure that all learning materials are
> equally accessible to students and staff could constitute discrimination
> under the Equalities Act 2010.
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> >
>
> > Best wishes,
>
> >
>
> > Chris
>
> >
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