[access-uk] Re: BCAB & the I-player.

BCAB = British Computer Association of the Blind.

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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of kazeja
Sent: 29 July 2008 21:47
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: BCAB & the I-player.

What is BCAB?  Jargan should always be avoided.

KazejaAt 21:07 29/07/2008, you wrote:

>Good evening,
>
>         I've been watching the thread on the BBC I-player
with interest.
>It's obviously a matter of some concern, so I'd like to
respond on 
>behalf of BCAB.
>
>         To the best of my knowledge, this matter has never
been raised 
>with the BCAB board. We've therefore never considered a
campaign, or 
>asked our members for support. It is possible that BCAB
members have 
>spoken about this individually, but it's never been
discussed formally with the association.
>
>         That said, it's safe to say that we're aware of it
now. In the 
>first instance, I'd like to put together some more
definitive 
>information, so BCAB can consider how best to approach the
situation.
>
>         We already know that the RNIB are working with the
BBC to 
>resolve some accessibility concerns. Specifically, they're
working 
>towards introducing audio description into the I-player. If
BCAB can 
>support RNIB in any way, we'll certainly do so.
>
>         Returning to the collection of relevant
information though, I 
>understand there are four main problems:
>
>  1. The lack of audio description.
>2. The inaccessibility of the volume control.
>3. The inaccessibility of the jump commands.
>4. Information relating to the I-player is either
inadequate or missing.
>
>         Leaving aside the first point for the moment, it
would be 
>helpful if you could answer some or all of the following
questions:
>
>1. Is the above list an accurate summary of the problems
with the I-player?
>
>2. If not, what other problems are present?
>
>3. What is the complete list of functions or controls that
are inaccessible?
>
>4. Do each of these problems occur for all screen reader
users, or just 
>for people using one type of reader?
>
>5. Are there any problems for people using screen
magnification?
>
>6. Are problems two and three related to the absence of
keyboard shortcuts?
>
>7. Were keyboard shortcuts available in previous versions
of the I-player?
>
>8. What information or help is missing?
>
>9. What could be done to improve missing or inadequate
information?
>
>
>         Please be assured that I'm familiar with the DDA
and related 
>obligations. At this stage, I'm only interested in concrete
facts that 
>will help BCAB make an informed decision and provide
practical and 
>tangible recommendations.
>
>         For the sake of the list, please email me directly
to 
>secretary@xxxxxxxxxxxx Any help you can give will be much
appreciated. 
>Thank you.
>
>Regards,
>Léonie.
>
>--
>Léonie Watson - Company Secretary
>
>E. secretary@xxxxxxxxxxx
>t. 0845 643 9830
>W. www.bcab.org.uk/
>
>
>
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