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

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From: "kazeja" <kazeja@xxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 9:47 PM
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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