As you have probably noticed, the IYP User Manual 4.1 is now on our Website for Members to download. Over the last couple of weeks, we have learned that the manual’s PDF format does not work for our visually impaired Members, many of whom use JAWS® or similar screen reader and braille output technology. In addition, screen readers cannot read the graphics that are included in the manual.
There’s an ever-growing number of registered IYP members who are blind or visually impaired who are thoroughly enjoying the thrill of sim flying. Therefore, we have begun working on an HTML non-graphic version of the User Manual, specifically designed for our blind and visually impaired pilots. The Blind Visually Impaired (BVI) User Manual will have an index page with links to each section. Screen reading programs will be able to read this alternate BVI Version.
The existing PDF formatted User Manual currently has 155 pages, so completing the second version may take a while, but we wanted to let everyone know that it’s in the works. We will make an official announcement once the BVI Version is available on the Its Your Plane Website.
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