Fwd: [Blindmath] Charts, graphs, and maps on iOS devices

From: David Andrews (dandrews@visi.com)
Date: Thu Feb 23 2012 - 15:23:56 PST


>
>Hi,
>
>My name is Ed Summers. I am a blind software engineer and an
>accessibility specialist. I lead the accessibility team at SAS Institute.
>
>SAS is developing charts, graphs, maps, and other data
>visualizations that are optimized for blind users of iOS touchscreen
>devices. We will present two papers and run a usability study at
>the CSUN conference in San Diego next week.
>
>The first presentation will demonstrate scatter plots, bar charts,
>line charts, and other data visualizations on an iPad using Voiceover:
>http://www.csun.edu/cod/conference/sessions/index.php/public/presentations/view/570
>
>The second presentation will demonstrate digital maps of the
>Manchester Grand Hyatt and surrounding area that are optimized for
>blind iPhone users:
>http://www.csun.edu/cod/conference/sessions/index.php/public/presentations/view/587
>
>We are seeking blind students and professionals that are proficient
>with Voiceover on iOS to evaluate these initial designs and provide
>feedback. The usability study will be conducted on Friday, March 2
>at the CSUN conference. We would greatly appreciate your input.
>Please contact me off list before February 28 to register for the study.
>
>Thanks,
>Ed
>--
>ed.summers@sas.com
>
>
>
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