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Re: Is source ordered content accessible?

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From: steven
Date: Dec 13, 2010 10:36AM

Hi Richard,

It is certainly more accessible to place content at the very top of the page
if the user is accessing the content directly (ie; from a search engine
result or direct URL). But because browsers have no way to allow users to
navigate content yet without embedding the navigation into pages, it is
still common for users to expect navigation at the top of the page.

I personally look forward to the day that content and function is properly
separated, but I don't see that happening any time soon, though I would
place my bets on mobile Apps paving the way towards this happening.

Steven