Hi Rick, I'd participate in making a tutorial, since I've worked on several Drupal sites. Maybe Everett would have time, too. He's the real expert. Thanks. Jim Jim Homme, Usability Services, Phone: 412-544-1810. Skype: jim.homme Internal recipients, Read my accessibility blog. Discuss accessibility here. Accessibility Wiki: Breaking news and accessibility advice -----Original Message----- From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of RicksPlace Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 11:38 AM To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Drupal accessibility resources for Rick and others Thanks for the stuff Jamal: I'll follow up on it. Also, I have been looking into various Website Building options. CMS, Drupal being the most promising in my opinion, seems like a decent enough platform since there are a growing number of blind users tweaking stuff and, Evert, working on the core enjine. I ruled out most other options except for a native VWD, ASP.net option. That is what I am most familiar with and there are a number of open source modules which can be plugged into a VWD type project to add features to a website. My only real concerns, and they won't be realized or unrealized, until I try out Drupal is the problem of third party module developers not being as experienced or professional as I would demand for one of my projects. For example, many of the CMS Dynamic sites, both Drupal and others including ASP CMS sites, are slow loading and have some usability issues making them less functional than a custom developed website with a custom SQL Server back end. That said, it seems that CMS is being used more and more so it is something that has potential and Drupal, with all the blind supporters, seems to be the best one to jump on board with. So, thanks again and I will do some more reading and then get an account with perhaps your host provider or with someone elses who is using Drupal so we can share experiences and perhaps I can do a beginners tutorial from a blind perspective like the old VWD series in VB.net. Thanks again and you and your family have a very happy and peaceful Holiday. Rick USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jamal Mazrui" <empower@xxxxxxxxx> To: <ProgrammingBlind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 10:57 AM Subject: Drupal accessibility resources for Rick and others > Via the contact form at > http://NonvisualDevelopment.org > > Rick asked me some questions about developing accessible web sites with > the Drupal content management system from > http://drupal.org > > I hope this information helps him and others interested in this topic. > > The accessibility of a Drupal site mainly depends on what theme is used. > There are themes that comply with Section 508 and/or W3C accessibility > standards. > > Much learning material on Drupal is contained in the collection of text > tutorials on content management systems available at > http://EmpowermentZone.com/cms_doc.zip > > The list of accessibility resources below also includes a title from > BookShare.org. > > I think Drupal is a technology worth supporting and using for > accessibility, open source, and community reasons! > > Cheers, > Jamal > > Drupal Accessibility > http://drupal.org/node/464472 > > Accessibility and Drupal > http://drupal.org/node/394094 > > Drupal Accessibility Pledge > http://groups.drupal.org/node/66323 > > Podcast on Drupal 7 Accessibility > http://webaxe.blogspot.com/2010/10/podcast-85-drupal-7-accessibility.html > > Drupal Accessibility Tutorials and Tips > http://drupal.org/node/467884 > > Drupal Contributed modules to Help with Accessibility > http://drupal.org/node/394252 > > The Eleven Most Accessible Drupal 6 Themes > http://openconcept.ca/blog/mgifford/function_assessment_of_valid_drupal_6_themes > > Web Site that Compares Drupal Themes on Accessibility and Other Standards > http://d-theme.com/ > > Accessible Drupal Genesis Theme > http://drupal.org/project/genesis > > Accessible Drupal Simpler Theme > http://drupal.org/project/simpler > > Accessible Drupal Zen Theme > http://drupal.org/project/zen > > Drupal Gardens, by the Founder of Drupal - Get a Free Drupal 7 Site Here > http://www.drupalgardens.com/ > > From Bookshare - Accessible Books for Individuals with Print Disabilities > Build Your Own Professional Blog, Forum, Portal or Community Website > with Drupal 6 > http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/41479?returnPath=L3NlYXJjaD9rZXl3b3JkPWRydXBhbCY%3D > > Web site of Everett Zufelt - Drupal 7 Core accessibility maintainer (a > member of these lists!) > http://zufelt.ca/ > > __________ > View the list's information and change your settings at > //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind > __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind This e-mail and any attachments to it are confidential and are intended solely for use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. 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