Understanding Accessibility--JAWS Users Speak and Explain

"Understanding Accessibility--JAWS Users Speak and Explain"

Speaker(s): Mike Elledge, Margaret Londergan, Robert Todd

Date: Friday 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Room: INTL 5

Session Abstract

"Understanding Accessibility" will enable designers, developers, and UI professionals to understand how persons with disabilities use web-based applications. Four screen reader users will demonstrate and discuss techniques for web-based applications, including Sakai. A related BOF will give developers and designers hands-on experience using JAWS, the most common screen reader.

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