RE: Drupal accessibility resources for Rick and others
- From: "Homme, James" <james.homme@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 10:58:44 -0500
Hi,
So far, the only thing I have problems with in Drupal 6 is moving items within
the same block. I can put things in a block, but I have trouble reordering them
within the same block.
Thanks.
Jim
Jim Homme,
Usability Services,
Phone: 412-544-1810. Skype: jim.homme
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accessibility
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From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of E.J. Zufelt
Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 10:47 AM
To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Drupal accessibility resources for Rick and others
Good morning,
I would suggest posting a discussion on
groups.drupal.org/accessibility<http://groups.drupal.org/accessibility> You
may find others intersted in assisting. Should you have trouble with any
CAPTCHAs on the Drupal Groups site please let me know, along with your
Drupal.org<http://Drupal.org> username, and I will request that your account be
exempt from the CAPTCHA requirement.
Thanks,
Everett Zufelt
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On 2011-01-03, at 8:18 AM, Homme, James wrote:
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
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From:
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[mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of RicksPlace
Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 11:38 AM
To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto: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<http://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<http://VB.net>. Thanks again and
you and your
family have a very happy and peaceful Holiday.
Rick USA
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From: "Jamal Mazrui" <empower@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:empower@xxxxxxxxx>>
To: <ProgrammingBlind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto: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<http://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/
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