Designing for users with special needs

May 10th - Continue to work on the mock ups. If you need to gain more information from the client, run this by the PM and then contact the client. If the images aren't in yet, use images you have as substititues. Remember to pace yourself so you don't become exhausted, looking for imagees, or dealing with details.

The appointments with Linda are now available. Come in and see me sometime .;-}

Programmers - begin to develop code for the projects you have been assigned. Even if you do not have actual data, create pretend data and start manipulating it.

As Richard reviews the issues involved with designing for users with special needs, pay special attention to the tags which can be used with forms so they can be completed by everyone who visits the class.

It is essentail at this phase of the class, that you know who the ISP will be for your client. You will develop code for a UNIX or Windows server. If the client has still not located a hosting service have your PM contact them. If that doesn't work contact me.

Project Managers this week the content meeting should occur. During the previous week your group met to compile a reasonable list of deliverables for this project. Go over the contents of the files the client is providing to see if there is a match between what you will provide and what the client is providing. Don't just take a disc and leave. Open the files, scan the content, ask the client to clarify the file names, take notes if necessary. Compile a list of missing elements and create a timeline for when these missing elements will be provided. If photos are provided make sure you are clear regarding the care and handling of these photos. When does the client need them back? Which photos are to be used, or is that up to the team? does the disc need to be returned?

The project manager needs to have a copy of all content which serves as a back up in case the CD has problems.

Please Note - If the client cannot supply 80% of the content at this time send me a note, we have a problem.

Content Developer you should attend the content meeting since you will be dealing with the content the most. You need to understand what each file contains and how the information will fit into the site. If the client gives you a disc from a platform or software program you are not familiar with, don't be too alarmed. We can probably convert it in the lab, handling those types of issues is part of the challenge of content development.

Go over the contents of the files the client is providing to see if there is a match between the storyboard and what the client is providing. Don't just take a disc and leave. Open the files, scan the content, ask the client to clarify the file names, take notes if necessary. Compile a list of missing elements and create a timeline for when these missing elements will be provided. If photos are provided make sure you are clear regarding the care and handling of these photos. When does the client need them back? Which photos are to be used, or is that up to the team? does the disc need to be returned?

Before you leave the meeting suggest that you may call the client if you become confused about the content as you build the site.

Content for these teaching materials were developed by Linda Hemenway. If you have questions or comments on the material I can be contacted through
lhemenway@santarosa.edu
(707) 527-4855

Web site design by Jessica Hirsch - jessicahirsch@email.msn.com

Funding for these notes provided by Project FIVE and Project PICTS supervised by Doug Garrison - Dean of the Petaluma Center.