[Accessibility_sig] JavaScript Accessibility

[Jim Allan]

This is an AJAX problem. Information is updated without refreshing the page.
you may have to put hidden information on the page for screen reader user to
inform them that new information may appear and how to access the
information. One good thing is that the information appears immediately
below the link, however when a screen reader user activates a link they
expect a page refresh or some new information. With AJAX nothing may happen.
here are some resources that may help. There are many folks working on the
problem.
JavaScript and AJAX Accessibility presentation by Becky Gibson at CSUN 2006:
http://www-306.ibm.com/able/dwnlds/CSUNAjax.ppt

Becky's AJAX Accessibility Overview article:
http://www-306.ibm.com/able/resources/ajaxaccessibility.html


Jim Allan, Webmaster & Statewide Technical Support Specialist
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
1100 W. 45th St., Austin, Texas 78756
voice 512.206.9315    fax: 512.206.9264  http://www.tsbvi.edu/
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: accessibility_sig-bounces at knowbility.org
> [mailto:accessibility_sig-bounces at knowbility.org]On Behalf Of Charlene
> Zvolanek
> Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 12:10 PM
> To: Discussion list for web and software accessibility issues
> Subject: [Accessibility_sig] JavaScript Accessibility
>
>
> I have been shown a new product of the Texas State Library, and
> am evaluating it for accessibility +. There is a JavaScript that
> triggers new content on the page, but it does not notify the end
> user that content on the page has changed. I am supposed to meet
> with the application developer to make recommendations on how to
> make this product accessible. Though I have run through it in
> Jaws, and I can "get to" the content by triggering the JavaScript
> enabled links with the keyboard, I already know to expect the new
> content.
> I am hoping that someone else on list will have a few minutes to
> take a gander at this and share any comments and recommendations.
> The site is located at http://ceportal.tsl.state.tx.us
> Thank you!
> charlene zvolanek
> webmaster
> Texas State Library and Archives Commission
> http://www.tsl.state.tx.us
> 512-936-2505
>
>
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