[SEC508] RE: question on 508 issues

[Tammy Mosey <tmosey@mntntp.com>]

RE:  508 standards

I do testing  of software and for 508 issues.  I have a few questions 
on compliance.  actually, would like some input and your thoughts.

I use Magic magnifier. I  set the magnifier to "LENS" view,  the lens 
view should tab to all the links on the page. But it will not.  Some 
would consider this a 508 issue.  Another would say, all they have to 
do is put it to "FULL" view in the magnifier.
So my question is:  As long as one has access to the  page either thru 
JAWS and MAGIC is this good enough, considering we do not know what 
kind of OS they are using? If magic wont tab to links in the lens view, 
the user can use  the full view?  Is this acceptable?
We do follow standards where I work,  but sometimes things like: JAWS 
wont read all the acronyms, or tabbing wont work on certain pages with 
Magic,  Magic wont tab to  navigation bar.... are these major concerns? 
 Some say  "let it go", some say " everything needs fixed"
Where do you draw the line on standards ?   I think everything should 
be fixed, even if JAWS reads a few words wrong.
Is it ok  the tabbing doesn't work on a few pages? or if  MAGIC wont 
tab to the links.?  AM I being to "harse" trying to fix every little 
detail?

* I was put in charge of 508 standards for the Company. I am looking 
for a happy medium between testers and developers.

Thanks for  your input,
Tammy M.














Tammy M. Mosey
Software Tester 1
Quality Control