FOIAXpress offers tools to assist visually impaired and blind users in using the software. In this topic, we discuss recommended themes as well as JAWS support.
Recommended Themes
FOIAXpress includes a number of available visual themes for the application. For visually impaired users, we recommend using either the Outlook or Windows 7 themes, which offer high contrast and added usability. To change your theme, follow the steps below:
Click your User Menu and select Preferences.
User General Preferences, locate the Application Theme drop down. Here, you'll see the selections, including Outlook and Windows 7, as shown below:
In the example below, we've selected the Windows 7 theme. The updated theme is shown below:
Using Jaws with FOIAXpress
Online Manual (508) Notification
The user is notified of the availability of the 508 compliant version of the Online Manual while the URL is loading, prior to being notified of FOIAXpress Action Options.
Asterisk Definition and Mandatory Field Notification
All asterisks are identified as wild card searches in search screens. Additionally, the user is notified.
Adding > Symbol to JAWS Dictionary
In order for JAWS to be able to accurately read the instructions in this manual, you need to add the > symbol to the JAWS dictionary.
(!!) Note: After performing the steps below, JAWS will be able to read the > symbol in your browser.
Perform the following steps to add the > symbol to the JAWS dictionary:
Press INSERT+F2 to open the list of JAWS managers.
Press D to move to Dictionary Manager, and press ENTER to open it. The browser dictionary file will open.
The Add button will be selected. Press SPACEBAR to activate the Add button.
Type the > symbol.
Press TAB to move to the Replacement Word edit field.
Type "Click".
Press ENTER to close the Add Dictionary Definition dialog box.
Press ALT+F4 to close the JAWS Dictionary Manager.
Answer "Yes" to save the changes.
Home Page and Outlook Bar Shortcut Keys
The Home Page and Outlook Bar shortcut keys are read aloud once the URL loads.
Home Page Shortcut Keys
Follow the steps below to reach/navigate the Help, Username, or Home pages from the Home Page.
Page | Steps |
|---|---|
Help | Press ALT + L, and then press Enter to see the sub menus. Optional: To navigate the sub menus Press Insert + Z to turn off Virtual PC Cursor. Optional: Press the down, and up, arrow, and then press Enter to select the option. Optional: Press Esc to collapse the submenus |
Username | Press Enter to see the sub menus. Optional: To navigate the sub menus Press Insert + Z to turn off the Virtual PC Cursor. Optional: Press the Down, and Up, Arrow keys, and then press Enter to select the option. Optional: Press Esc to collapse the submenus. |
Home | Press Insert + Z to turn off the Virtual PC Cursor. Optional: Press the right, and left, arrow to navigate the menu items, and the up, and down, arrow keys to navigate the sub menu options. Optional: Press Enter to select the option. |
Page | Steps |
|---|---|
Help | Press ALT + L, and then press Enter to see the sub menus. Optional: To navigate the sub menus Press Insert + Z to turn off Virtual PC Cursor. Optional: Press the down, and up, arrow, and then press Enter to select the option. Optional: Press Esc to collapse the submenus |
Username | Press Enter to see the sub menus. Optional: To navigate the sub menus Press Insert + Z to turn off the Virtual PC Cursor. Optional: Press the Down, and Up, Arrow keys, and then press Enter to select the option. Optional: Press Esc to collapse the submenus. |
Home | Press Insert + Z to turn off the Virtual PC Cursor. Optional: Press the right, and left, arrow to navigate the menu items, and the up, and down, arrow keys to navigate the sub menu options. Optional: Press Enter to select the option. |
How to Read the Entire Page
Perform the steps below to have the whole page read aloud to the user:
Action | Steps |
|---|---|
To go to the top of the page | Press Insert + Z to turn off the Virtual PC Cursor, and then press Ctrl + Home. |
To Read the page in Sequential Order | Press Insert + Z to turn off the Virtual PC Cursor, and then press the down, and up, arrow keys. |
There are two ways to read the entire page: | |
To Read All Pages | 1. Press Insert + Z to turn ON the Virtual PC Cursor. 2. Press Insert + Down Arrow. |
To Read All "Pop Up" Screens | Press Insert + B. |
How to Modify Items in a Table
You can manually select a row in a table, and then navigate to the toolbar to perform actions.
Action | Steps |
|---|---|
To read the full row of a table/grid | Press Insert + Z to turn ON the Virtual PC Cursor. Press the Ctrl + Down, or Ctrl + Up, Arrow keys. |
To read one attribute of a row at one time | Press Insert + Z to turn ON the Virtual PC Cursor. Press the Arrow keys. |
To read just the edit links of each rows | Press Insert + Z to turn ON the Virtual PC Cursor. Press the Tab key. |
To edit a row | Turn the PC cursor on. Press Tab until the row you want to edit is selected. Press Enter to go to the Edit screen. |
To select a row and re-direct to the action bar | Press F10 + Alt + Access Key. |
Useful JAWS Keys
Additional useful JAWS keys are described below.
Action | Steps |
|---|---|
To read the form title | Press Insert + T. |
To open “Add" buttons (i.e. Add attachment, Add Logo, etc.) | Press the button that helps you accomplish your task, and then press the Spacebar. |