XStream
Software Expands Support for Section 508 Accessibility
Standards
Both
RapidBuilder® v3.0 Deluxe and Performance Analyzer™ v1.0
now meet Section 508 accessibility requirements for users
with disabilities.
OTTAWA, Canada, August 22,
2003 - XStream Software Inc.,
the leading provider of today's unmatched E-learning, Authoring,
and Administration/Tracking technologies, has implemented
full support for the Section 508 accessibility
standards in its RapidBuilder v3.0 Deluxe and Performance
Analyzer v1.0 technologies. Both of these technologies
comply with the recognized accessibility guidelines specified
in Section 508 of the U.S Rehabilitation Act,
meaning that the technology may be fully accessed and utilized
by all users, including users with physical disabilities
or limited mobility.
Section 508 of the U.S Rehabilitation
Act requires
that departments and agencies of the U.S government develop,
procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology
that enables users with disabilities to access and use information/data
in a way that is comparable to that of all other users. To
comply with these technical requirements, RapidBuilder
v3.0 Deluxe and Performance Analyzer v1.0 support
the use of keyboard equivalents for all mouse actions. The
various objects, dialog boxes, buttons, pop-up menus, and
other features may be accessed and manipulated using designated
keyboard keys or key combinations (instead of using the "point
and click" functionality of the mouse device). These keyboard
equivalents provide a necessary alternative for visually
impaired users or physically disabled users who may not be
able to utilize the mouse device.
The two technologies also
fully support the Windows Accessibility
Options, which are special Windows system settings
that help users with specific disabilities make full
use of the computer. With the Windows Accessibility
Options installed
on your system, you may customize special accessibility
options for the keyboard (including the ability
to use SHIFT, CTRL, and ALT key combinations by pressing
one key at a time instead of multiple keys simultaneously), sound (including
the option to display a visual warning/indicator whenever
the system makes a sound), display (including
the option to use special system fonts and colors designed
for easy reading) and mouse (including the MouseKeys feature,
which enables you to use designated keys on the keypad
to control the mouse pointer and use mouse buttons).
"XStream
Software is a strong supporter of the idea that technology
should be available and accessible to as many users as
possible," says Sunil K. Sethi, XStream's
President and CEO. "508 compliance allows our technologies
to expand their reach to a wider circle of potential users."
"We consider 508 compliance to be an important step in making
our technologies even more user friendly and accessible," adds Mahendra
K. Agrawal, XStream's Vice President of Technology.
About XStream
XStream Software, a 3x brandon-hall.com
award winner, has designed and developed next-generation,
100% programming-free e-Learning, authoring & tracking
technologies. RapidBuilder® and RapidExam™ are
used for creating interactive Software Simulations, WBT,
Presentations, Exams/Assessments, and Certifications. Performance
Analyzer™ is used for creating Performance-based Evaluations,
which measure, track, and evaluate/test users' performance
through software simulations created for Windows-based applications. LGP
Builder™ offers next-generation learning by creating
'live', step-by-step, in-application guidance along with
animated laser pointers that indicate to the user where they
need to perform the actions within the live application. LGP
Builder™ for SAP provides an out-of-the-box LGP technology
that works with any SAP module. RapidSVG™ is XStream's
vector-based SVG authoring application, which enables developers
to create SVG web sites, graphics, animations, and other
authored content. On the back end, RapidManager™ provides
full tracking and administration capability for RapidBuilder,
RapidExam, Performance Analyzer, and LGP files, and RapidPortal™ provides
browser-based portal accessibility for complete web-based
administration and deployment of RapidBuilder, RapidExam,
Performance Analyzer, and LGP files. XStream's products are
in use by thousands of internationally known clients representing
businesses across all market sectors.
For more information, visit www.xstreamsoftware.com or
call 613-731-9443 or send an email to info@xstreamsoftware.com.
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