Dan's Ease of Access Blog : Microsoft

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.

Meeting at CSUN...

danhub — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 18:40:00 GMT

First, Joanie from the Carroll Center replied to my post about contacts here at Microsoft. It looks like we are on the same page when it comes to the need for more transparency around technology. I would also argue that this need goes for the so called "open" companies as well.

On to CSUN... Joanie asks if I am available to meet. Yes I am. Joanie if you would like to suggest a time please let me know and I'd welcome a discussion about the Office Ribbon, you have my email :-). In fact I'll do you one better and introduce you to the folks from the Office team. They will be there too!

I look forward to meeting in LA.

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

Open communication and the shaping of accessible technology

danhub — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 01:02:00 GMT

Peter Korn of Sun and Joanmarie from the Carroll Center for the Blind have recently written about having access to developers (or the lack thereof). They both refer to the following quote...

"I cannot tell you how many times I’ve come across an accessibility regression in the Windows environment and have been powerless to do anything about it. I mean, where do you even begin? "

To answer thier question very directly... you can start with me. My email is dhubbell@microsoft.com.

-dan