Northampton are currently running SP9 and produced guidance for JAWS users on accessing our system (Locally called NILE).

 

You can access the guidance at: http://www.northampton.ac.uk/info/200310/nile-for-staff/981/keyboard-shortcuts-for-jaws-users-in-nile

 

I have been involved in refining the guidance as we move up from lower versions and the newer interface has often led to these instructions being simplified each time. I worked with a visually impaired student using these guidelines and was able to navigate directly to courses to access content………we then found that not all tutors create accessible content which is another issue which could apply to any VLE.

 

Rob

 

 

Rob Howe MSC, MBA, CMALT

Head of Learning Technology

University of Northampton

 

Direct Line: 01604 892483

Office: 01604 892696

Switchboard: 01604 753300

 

Skype: rob.howe4

Team Twitter: @LearnTechUoN

Web: northampton.ac.uk/learntech

 

 

 

Dear All,

 

I wonder if anyone tested Blackboard 9.1 usability/accessibility aspects for students with disabilities (dyslexia, visual impairment, etc.)

 

Many Thanks

Kind Regards

 

Hamza Badenjiki - MSc MEL, CCPD HE, CCNA-T, BA(Hons) AC
Learning Development Specialist

Academic Development Unit
Staffordshire University
Beaconside Campus
Stafford ST18 0AD
Room No C341
United Kingdom
Telephone +44 (0) 01785 35 3438
e-mail [log in to unmask]
http://www.staffs.ac.uk

 

 

 

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