Around noontime, I awoke feeling like I could have stayed in bed all day, my sleep deep and intermittent from about midnight onward. The temptation to remain under the sheets and weighted blanket was strong, yet duty called. Leases awaited my signature, server issues demanded research, and a list of calls beckoned.
Among today’s accomplishments, I guided a client in Missouri through the nuances of document conversion to a format Duxbury could handle. This knowledge will streamline his efforts in assembling a braille newsletter for the ministry he passionately serves.
In a similar vein of empowerment, I shared insights with Goldburg Realty, aimed at aiding blind tenants struggling with screen readers during the lease-signing process. The trick I’ve found is simple. Press F11 to fully expand the browser window when using Microsoft Edge or a similar program. This small step can make a significant difference, revealing previously elusive screen elements to the screen reader.
My experience with the United States Post Office website confirms this; what remains hidden in a standard maximized window often comes to light in full-screen mode. It’s a workaround that suggests the issue lies not with the programming of computers or screen readers, but with the haphazard coding of certain content management systems.
For those navigating Goldburg Realty’s setup with JAWS or a comparable screen reader, remember that simplicity is key. Over-specifying controls can lead you astray. Stick with the basics, like the F key, to achieve the desired outcome.
As for the evening’s plans? They remain a mystery, even to me. But one thing is certain. If it involves Brian Schnabel’s Head Space, “The world will be privy to it soon enough!”