Accessibility Polices for Blind MLS User
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:34 pm
Hello,
Last week I was set apart as the Elders Quorum Secritary. As part of my responsabilities I need to be able to enter in reports into MLS using the computer in the ward's Clerk's office. However, I am legally blind. While my guess is the software is not accessible using a screen reader program such as JAWS or Window-Eyes, a screen magnification program, such as ZoomText (http://www.aisquared.com) should not have any problems with the software assuming MLS is MS Windows-based. (I have not yet been trained on the software, so I don't know what it loks like yet, so please excuse my ignorance).
While I prefer using a screen reader program, I do happen to have barely enough usable vision to use a screen magnification program, such as ZoomText.
What is Church policy regarding the installation of adaptive software on Church-owned computers? I can legally install ZoomText on the Clerk's office computer through my license, but I also want to be sure I do not violate Church policy.
If Church policy does not permit me to accomidate the software, what alternitive options are there for me to fulfill my calling?
If you have questions, please let me know.
Thanks for your help.
Warmly,
Hy
Lodi, California
Last week I was set apart as the Elders Quorum Secritary. As part of my responsabilities I need to be able to enter in reports into MLS using the computer in the ward's Clerk's office. However, I am legally blind. While my guess is the software is not accessible using a screen reader program such as JAWS or Window-Eyes, a screen magnification program, such as ZoomText (http://www.aisquared.com) should not have any problems with the software assuming MLS is MS Windows-based. (I have not yet been trained on the software, so I don't know what it loks like yet, so please excuse my ignorance).
While I prefer using a screen reader program, I do happen to have barely enough usable vision to use a screen magnification program, such as ZoomText.
What is Church policy regarding the installation of adaptive software on Church-owned computers? I can legally install ZoomText on the Clerk's office computer through my license, but I also want to be sure I do not violate Church policy.
If Church policy does not permit me to accomidate the software, what alternitive options are there for me to fulfill my calling?
If you have questions, please let me know.
Thanks for your help.
Warmly,
Hy
Lodi, California