Fw: Announcing AOL's first Accessibility Focus Test for AOL 7.0Beta (fwd)

[Patricia A. Dowden]

Some of you may be interested in doing this beta test for AOL regarding accessibility of their software.

Pat


---------- Forwarded message ----------
  From: WinBeta at AOL.COM
  Reply-To: Othertests at AOL.COM
  Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 19:58:06 EDT
  To: WINBETA at LISTSERV.AOL.COM
  Subject: Announcing AOL's first Accessibility Focus Test for AOL 7.0 Beta

  Dear Beta Testers,

  Get ready for a new Focus Test for America Online 7.0 Beta!  This newest test
  looks at the accessibility of the America Online software and service to both
  existing and prospective members who use Assistive Technology (AT).
  Assistive Technology allows people with disabilities to use the their
  personal computer, the Internet, and the AOL service.  It includes software
  and hardware such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, voice recognition,
  and alternatives to the standard keyboard and mouse.

  If you use a Assistive Technology in the daily use of your computer, this
  Accessibility Focus Test will help identify problem areas related to how well
  AOL works with the particular Assistive Technology you are using.

  To participate in this test, visit AOL Keyword: Beta, select the America
  Online 7.0 Beta link, then click the "Focus Tests" button to find the link to
  the "Accessibility Focus Test."

  If you are not familiar with Assistive Technology, or with AOL's
  Accessibility Policy, there are links available in the area to give you more
  information.

  If you have not been to AOL Keyword: Beta since June 13, 2001, you may be
  prompted with a new non-disclosure agreement and application. Be sure to
  complete page two that asks for information on your Assistive Technology, as
  applicable.  Although you will have access to the Beta area immediately upon
  completing the application, please allow us one business day to process the
  application.  If you signed up after June 13, 2001 and did not provide that
  information, please send email to AOL Screenname: WinBeta letting us know the
  type of AT you use. (Note for screen reader users: use the Tab key to
  navigate all beta application screens and use the Spacebar instead of the
  Enter key to open windows.)

  We are looking for testers for the Accessibility Focus Test who use Assistive
  Technology in their day-to-day computer use.  If you don't have this
  experience, but have any family members or friends who are AOL members and
  use Assistive Technology, tell them about the new tests available at AOL
  Keyword: Beta.

  AOL is committed to continuing to build more accessibility into America
  Online and its products and service, and we thank you for your help and
  support to do so.

  Thank you,
  Your AOL Beta Team