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How to describe electric schematics and similar? (self.Blind)
submitted by AlehCemy
Hello,
I work for a startup in Education (e-learning courses), and we are slowly putting accessibility resources in place.
However, we have courses in fields such as industrial automation, electric, and so on. Which means we have quite a lot of wiring schematics, electric schematics and so on as part of the materials. Not to mention that we sometimes use those on our social media, for trivia or quiz.
What would be the best approach in describing those schematics? Describing what they represent rather describe the actual symbols and lines and etc?
I have tried googling, but didn't find anything that could help be with this specific kind of schematic. Offering a tactile diagram isn't really an option due to our courses being e-learning...
Thanks for any help and tips!
I work for a startup in Education (e-learning courses), and we are slowly putting accessibility resources in place.
However, we have courses in fields such as industrial automation, electric, and so on. Which means we have quite a lot of wiring schematics, electric schematics and so on as part of the materials. Not to mention that we sometimes use those on our social media, for trivia or quiz.
What would be the best approach in describing those schematics? Describing what they represent rather describe the actual symbols and lines and etc?
I have tried googling, but didn't find anything that could help be with this specific kind of schematic. Offering a tactile diagram isn't really an option due to our courses being e-learning...
Thanks for any help and tips!
CloudyBeep 2 points 1y ago
The section on electronic diagrams in these guidelines may be a useful starting point: https://printdisability.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Round_Table_Visual_Info_Guidelines_Print_Version.zip
AlehCemy [OP] 3 points 1y ago
Thank you! That was extremely helpful.
TechnicalPragmatist 1 points 1y ago
Why can’t you mail the tactile graphics to the e-learners home? Or have the disability office do so? When I did virtual classes because of covid I had them send me the braille textbook to my home. If I had needed more braille or graphics I would have asked for it and they would have sent it to my home. We’ve actually have it so well established that now if I want braille. They’ll send it here.
AlehCemy [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Unfortunately, it isn't an option for us. We don't have much funds for that and we also don't have a disability office (we aren't located in the US or Europe or UK). It isn't a thing to have disability offices here.
It can be an option in the future.
It can be an option in the future.
TechnicalPragmatist 1 points 1y ago
I see. And interesting.
ukifrit 1 points 1y ago
Have audiodescription professionals do these stuff for you.
AlehCemy [OP] 1 points 1y ago
We don't have the budget for that. And they aren't a thing in my country.
ukifrit 1 points 1y ago
there might be stuff about making these stuff accessible but unfortunately I can't give you any directions.
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