[Accessibility_sig] The best way to link to mp3 files

[James Craig]

Mickey Chapman wrote:

> Is there another way to create an accessible link to an mp3 file?  I had a
> m3p link working in my sandbox but when I moved the site to the NPO's
> hosting company it won't work and they say they don't know anything about
> m3p links.

This is due to a different server configuration. The MP3 link is
coming back with different HTTP headers telling the browser it can
only be downloaded. Unless you have .htaccess control or can convince
the hosting company to change their server configuration, there is
nothing you can do. It has nothing to do with accessibility. Either
solution is equally accessible, you just might not like the user
experience of one or the other.

You might try embedding the MP3 in an *accessible* Flash player if you
want it to play in the page. Don't forget to also include a link to
the original downloadable file. Good luck.

James