Using standard windows controls would be a big help. Nigel If you are running an unprotected computer you could catch S,T,I's, Spyware, Trojans and Infections. So don't die of ignorance. Always practice safe computing and use a rubber keyboard when interacting with your computer. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mullins, Chris" <Chris.Mullins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 11:43 AM Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: What to tell software developers > Darren > There are a multitude of things that can be done to make software > accessibl= > e and these differ depending upon the type of software it is and what > langu= > age it is written in. From what you say, the software is icon driven, so > t= > he first thing I would say to the developer is "Can I use your software > wit= > hout using a mouse?", as accessible software should allow you to work with > = > the keyboard if you don't or can't use a mouse. It should also be > remember= > ed that accessible software means more than a product being just screen > rea= > der friendly as disabled people other than blind people also experience > pro= > blems with badly designed software. > > Cheers=20 > Chris. > > -----Original Message----- > From: jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Darren H > Sent: 07 November 2006 11:09 > To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [jaws-uk] What to tell software developers > > > Hi > > What do I have to indicate to a software developer to ensure=20 > they make their software packages accessible to Jaws? > > I've got a piece of software that would work fine if the=20 > icons were labelled. > > What do I tell the developer so he can amend when he does=20 > his next update? > > Cheers > Darren=20 > > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=3Dunsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=3Dfaq] > ** or send a message, to=20 > ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > > > This e-mail has come from Experian, winner of the UK's 'Business of the > Yea= > r' 2003 and 2005. > > =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= > =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= > =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D > Information in this e-mail and any attachments are confidential, and may > no= > t be copied or used by anyone other than the addressee, nor disclosed to > an= > y third party without our permission. There is no intention to create any > l= > egally binding contract or other binding commitment through the use of > this= > electronic communication unless it is issued in accordance with the > Experi= > an Limited standard terms and conditions of purchase or other express > writt= > en agreement between Experian Limited and the recipient Experian Limited > (r= > egistration number 653331) Registered office: Talbot House, Talbot Street, > = > Nottingham NG80 1TH > > Although Experian has taken reasonable steps to ensure that this > communicat= > ion and any attachments are free from computer virus, you are advised to > ta= > ke your own steps to ensure that they are actually virus free. > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.31/522 - Release Date: > 07/11/2006 > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq