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From: Lee, Samson (HRSA) [C]
Date: Apr 8, 2010 9:45AM


Done anyone know any accessibility guidelines (Section 508 to be precise) for attaching a document to a web form? I'm adding a feature that allows users to attach a document to my web application. The file type can be just about anything (.doc, .pdf, .txt, etc.) Since I can't force the users to attach a 508 compliant document, I'm not sure how I can make this process compliant with 508. Once attached and submitted, the document can be viewed by admins and the users who submitted it within the same application. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas?

Samson