[Irl-dean] meet the users event

[Hugh O'Neill]

Hi Mark,

Overall I think there should be an introduction, as it focuses the attendees on the issues for the users. I think that format 4 would suffer because of a lack of focus for procedings, even with someone on the door explaining what's going on. 


Format 1

I like the idea of the live demonstrations the best (Format 1), despite the risk of problems.
The audience would be more likely to talk to the speakers afterwards at the individual stands to discuss the issues. It would also mean that anyone who attended just the talks would still get a good idea of the problems that exist.

 

Format 2
I would regard this as the second best alternative, as it focuses the attendees attention on the problems through the use of a video presentation. If it is too difficult to arrange the live demonstrations on stage (it would depend very much on the venue), I would see this as the next best alternative. 

Format 3
Having individual demos every hour would work best if there was a high volume of people attending. If the numbers attending were low, with people arriving at different times, on request demonstrations would work best. However I think that people attending would miss out on a lot of information through this format. 

Format 4
This format would be quite casual and informal, which might suit some people. However it does require that those attending ask relevant questions, and the lack of an introduction (as mentioned above) would be a problem. 

In summary, my opinion is that format 1 would be the ideal (but may not be possible, depending on the venue), and that format 2 would be the next best. It would be useful to combine this with a brief session where the end users introduce themselves to the audience. I think the hourly presentations of format 3 would break up procedings a bit too much, and that format 4 would lack focus. 


All the best,
Hugh





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[mailto:irl-dean-admin at list.eeng.dcu.ie]On Behalf Of Mark Magennis
Sent: 23 May 2005 16:56
To: irl-dean at list.eeng.dcu.ie
Subject: RE: [Irl-dean] seminar
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Hi Hugh,

I've put some thoughts to paper (well attached Word doc actually) about
a possible 'Meet the users' event. Have a read and let me know what you
think. I've a few possible scenarios. I think I know which ones I like
best but I'd like to hear your perspective.

I think it could be real fun to do something like this and very
effective too.

Cheers,
Mark

> -----Original Message-----
> From: irl-dean-admin at list.eeng.dcu.ie 
> [mailto:irl-dean-admin at list.eeng.dcu.ie] On Behalf Of Hugh O'Neill
> Sent: 06 May 2005 15:45
> To: irl-dean at list.eeng.dcu.ie
> Subject: RE: [Irl-dean] seminar
> 
> 
> Hi Mark,
> 
> It sounds very interesting, let me know if we can help. We 
> may be able to find some users from the CRC as well who would 
> like to participate, so let me know when you have a better 
> idea how to proceed. 
> 
> Here are a few thoughts on where to hold it:
> 1. a computer lab
> 2. a hotel or other public space with wireless access
> 3. facilities already equiped with AT (eg. University AT 
> facilities such as UCD or TCD AT rooms)
> 
> Of the above, options 2 and 3 would be the best. It may be 
> more difficult in terms of equipment, but holding it in a 
> public area (option 2) might encourage more people to attend. 
> However option 3 would probably be that bit easier to organise.
> 
> Any other thoughts?
> 
> Hugh
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: irl-dean-admin at list.eeng.dcu.ie
> [mailto:irl-dean-admin at list.eeng.dcu.ie]On Behalf Of Mark Magennis
> Sent: 06 May 2005 14:37
> To: irl-dean at list.eeng.dcu.ie
> Cc: Josh O'Connor
> Subject: RE: [Irl-dean] seminar
> Importance: Low
> 
> 
> Hi Hugh,
> 
> You can count me in on the legislation seminar. Also Josh O'Connor, my
> CFIT colleague. As I suggested the other day, I think it 
> would be great
> to organise a "meet the users" day in which people with 
> disabilities and
> assistive technologies demonstrate how they use computers and the Web
> and talk about the problems they encounter. This could be 
> followed by an
> informal session in which attendees would be able to meet individual
> users one-to-one and go through their own sites with them. I 
> think this
> would work well. CFIT can help to organise this and recruit suitable
> users. I'll do some more thinking about it, discuss it with others in
> here and get back to you with a more detailed idea for how it might
> work.
> 
> If anyone else on the list has ideas on this or would be interested in
> getting involved in organising and participating in such an event, let
> us know.
> 
> Mark
> 
> Dr. Mark Magennis
> Director of the Centre for Inclusive Technology (CFIT)
> National Council for the Blind of Ireland
> Whitworth Road, Dublin 9, Republic of Ireland
> 
> mark.magennis at ncbi.ie   tel: +353 (0)71 914 7464
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: irl-dean-admin at list.eeng.dcu.ie 
> > [mailto:irl-dean-admin at list.eeng.dcu.ie] On Behalf Of Hugh O'Neill
> > Sent: 04 May 2005 11:36
> > To: Irl-dean (E-mail)
> > Subject: [Irl-dean] seminar
> > 
> > 
> > Hi everyone,
> > 
> > To co-incide with the new disability legislation, there will 
> > be a seminar on legislation and e-accessibility on the 1st of 
> > June in Clontarf Castle. 
> > 
> > The seminar will run from 10am until 4pm, including lunch. 
> > Please let me know if you can make it, so I can get some idea 
> > of numbers. 
> > 
> > This is the first of a series of seminars I will be 
> > organising for Irl-DeAN members. 
> > 
> > I am also looking for suggestions for future meetings.Some 
> ideas are:
> > 
> > Web accessibility
> > Standards for e-accessibility
> > Usability & accessibility implementation
> > 
> > All ideas are welcome. Please have a think about it, and 
> > email me your suggestions. We can then discuss them at the 
> > seminar in June. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Looking forward to seeing you there, 
> > 
> > Hugh O'Neill
> > Project Co-ordinator,
> > Central Remedial Clinic.
> > 
> > ph: +353 1 8057587
> > email:honeill at crc.ie
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