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Re: Proper way to hide content from a screen reader

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From: D A
Date: Nov 17, 2009 9:35AM

>> Is there a more proper way to do that?
>
> Because the content is presumably revealed with javascript, you might
> consider generating the content and injecting it into the document
> entirely with javascript.

@jared:

That does seem like the more fool-proof way. I could easily insert the
content via an ajax call if need be.

> If the item is not hidden from sighted viewers of the page why would you
> want to hide it from screen reader users?

@chuck:

It is hidden from sighted viewers.

> Even better consider using JS to create a dialog box that allows the user to extend the time.

@mike:

As it is now, the DIV with display:none is just a holder of the
content. It's content I figured was part of the page, but isn't
relevant until a certain period of time elapses. When it's time to
trigger the actual timer visually (and hopefully aurally), we'll be
launching a modal window, visually screening out the application, and
then placing the timeout message in the modal window. I do (likely)
need to ensure that when displayed, this takes focus.

Thanks everyone!

-Darrel