Dan's Ease of Access Blog : MS Accessibility

Sticky Keys fix for Windows XP

danhub — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:47:00 GMT

I have been informed that in a recent Windows Update for Windows XP there has been an accessibility related fix. Apparently there was a bug with sticky keys where sticky keys did not work when you had locked your computer. (eg. you could not log back in using sticky keys) This bug has apparently been fixed and you can now log in using sticky keys from a locked state.

Vista ships...record number of AT products available at launch

danhub — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 01:41:00 GMT

On Tuesday Windows Vista finally shipped to consumers. For a list of compatible Assistive Technology products go to the Microsoft AT search tool (http://www.microsoft.com/enable/at/search.aspx) and select Windows Vista in the "Compatibe With" field. As of this writing there are 71 listed products available for download or purchase.

Here are some other key announcements in the AT industry...

Also make sure to listen to the archive of the Jan 30th broadcast of Main Menu on ACB radio, where I was interviewed about Vista. The archive of the show should post shortly.

-dan

Accessibility Video Tour

danhub — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 22:35:00 GMT

Recently members of the Microsoft Accessibility team were interviewed by Dr. Bill Crounse as a part of his House Calls for Healthcare Professionals series of on-demand audio programming.

Healthcare Professionals Webcast

Channel 10 Accessibility Video

Channel 10 Speech Recognition Video

-dan

IE7 Accessibility

danhub — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 22:52:00 GMT

Kelly Ford, a tester for the IE team, has posted some great information about IE7 and the compatibility with a number of Assistive Technologies including JAWS, Window-Eyes, Zoomtext and several Dolphin products. Visit the IE Blog for his entire summary and overview.

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Interview on CRIS radio

danhub — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 22:21:00 GMT

Last week I was interviewed by Jeremy Curry from GW Micro for the monthly 'On the Move' radio show that he hosts. It is being broadcast later today. You can find more information at AOL Ability. Or go directly to the Chicago Lighthouse website.

Jeremy and I discuss the upcoming releases of Microsoft Office and Windows Vista, and how changes with these new versions will make it easier for blind and low vision users to work with the computer.

If you have any questions regarding the program please send me email.

-dan

Microsoft Vendor Program Open Enrollment

danhub — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:15:00 GMT

November is open enrollment for companies to apply for membership into the Assistive Technology Vendor Program. For more information about requirements or to request an application, please visit the Microsoft Accessibility Website.