Hello- I have been using drupal with different themes and then making slight CSS modifications. I have developed many different corporate websites by changing around menu names, logos, features, and positioning of the menus while leaving the theme the same. My firm develops online applications for video web broadcasting, online stores, call centers, and many other custom applications. We also develop lead generation websites for mortgage and real estate brokers. Here is my 2 cents on how I did it before I hired programmers: 1. Use a content management system like word press or drupal. 2. Work with a sighted person to pick up a few good themes that you can switch through. 3. Learn to work with blocks in drupal. 4. Focus on learning skills such as working with video, audio, online ecommerce, and other high end custom applications most people are not able to do easily. Learn about asterisk, FMS, and red5. 5. I can develop almost any type of custom application in drupal using PHP, CSS, red5, asterisk, and shopping carts. 6. My graphic designer works with our clients to do a mach up and then I would implement the concept. 7. CSS is very powerful and easy to use to position elements on a page. 8. If you focus on the programming, conceptualization of features, and other high end custom applications, you will be able to pay a graphic designer hourly to make sure it looks good. Call me any time if you need any more tips or ideas. Warmest Regards, H.R. Soltani Star Federal, Inc. Management, Consulting, and Development When you prosper, we succeed! Mailing Address: 228 Park Avenue South, #24165, New York, NY 10003 New York City Phone: (212) 561-5811 Washington DC Phone: 202-559-7200 Toll-Free Phone: (800) 212-2805 Fax: (800) 902-6049 Website: StarFederal.com -----Original Message----- From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Katherine Moss Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 8:46 PM To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: web-design . where does one start? Thanks for that reminder. I'll have to look into how the JAWS cursor gives positions. I've only ever used it to read information not visible with the PC cursor. -----Original Message----- From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Humberto Rodriguez Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 8:44 PM To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: web-design . where does one start? Hello Florian: I suggest you use the Jaws cursor to get an idea of how the page looks, also to find the position of certain elements, as well as colors. For complex pages, it is easier to use an existing template, being careful to respect sizes of graphics and text. Humberto -----Original Message----- From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Florian-achtige Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 4:04 PM To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: web-design . where does one start? Hello, I am, and have always been, fully blind. I have the ambition of being able to write at least passable websites when it comes to the design/visual aspect. I understand that you are usually advised to have a sighted person check your layout before you go live with it, but how do you know where to begin? I have always seen websites from the JAWS perspective, I have no idea on what side the menu should be, or the content, what shape, font? That kind of thing. Where do I go to find out such things? Florian __________ 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 __________ 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