Russ Weakley <r...@maxdesign.com.au> wrote:
>In order to comply with Success Criterion 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks – you must >provide a mechanism to “bypass blocks of content that are repeated on multiple >Web pages. (Level A)" > >One of the “sufficient techniques” recommended by the W3C for bypassing blocks >is the use of skip links. ><http://www.w3.org/TR/2008/NOTE-WCAG20-TECHS-20081211/G1.html> > >Aria Landmarks are great for some user types and well supported by JAWS, NVDA, >OSX VoiceOver (reasonably well supported by WindowEyes). > >However, these landmark roles do not help those who may not use a mouse for a >variety of reasons (such as some sort of motor skill issue etc). So, using a >combination of skip links and landmarks may be better. > >A lot of mixed opinions on skip links but some general principles > >1. include skip links if at all possible >2. keep them simple - like a simple "skip to content" only >3. if possible make them visible >4. if you cannot make them visible, make them focus/active visible: ><http://maxdesign.com.au/jobs/example-skip/03.htm> > >Be aware that some browsers don't play well with skip links. > >Thanks >Russ > > >On 05/06/2012, at 2:49 PM, Blumer, Luke wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> We are currently in the process of redesigning our website and are looking >> into the "Skip to" functionality. >> >> We are currently considering using: >> >> • Skip to Search >> • Skip to Primary Navigation >> • Skip to Secondary Navigation >> • Skip to Main Content >> • Skip to Sitemap >> >> We are wondering if there is any information on best practice for the "Skip >> to" function and whether there is a generally acceptable limit as to how >> many "Skip to" links should be used? >> >> We are also wondering whether we should be considering other ways for users >> to navigate around our pages such as AccessKey >> http://validator.w3.org/accesskeys.html and whether this technique should be >> used to reduce the number of "Skip to" links we have listed above? >> >> Is there any native browser functionality that performs any of these >> functions that we should account for? >> >> Thankyou in advance for any advice. >> >> Regards, >> >> Luke Blumer >> Web Project Officer | Corporate Relations >> Australian Taxation Office >> Phone: 02 6216 2970 >> >> ********************************************************************** >> IMPORTANT >> The information transmitted is for the use of the intended >> recipient only and may contain confidential and/or legally >> privileged material. Any review, re-transmission, disclosure, >> dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in >> reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other >> than the intended recipient is prohibited and may result in >> severe penalties. If you have received this e-mail in error >> please notify the Privacy Hotline of the Australian Taxation >> Office, telephone 13 2869 and delete all copies of this >> transmission together with any attachments. >> ********************************************************************** >> >> >> ******************************************************************* >> List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm >> Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm >> Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org >> ******************************************************************* > > > >******************************************************************* >List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm >Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm >Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org >******************************************************************* > ******************************************************************* List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org *******************************************************************
