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Re: Is source ordered content accessible?

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From: Ghita Jones
Date: Jan 13, 2011 11:42AM

What about keyboard users? Do they have a way to use the headings? I was
more against "multiple" skip nav type links, but now I'm thinking that
without them, keyboard users have a lot of extra tabbing.
Ghita

On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 11:28 AM, Jared Smith < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 10:16 AM, Richard R. Hill wrote:
>
> I think you summed up the potential issues very well. Because it is so
> atypical and can cause confusion, I generally think it is not an
> optimal technique. The issues this layout tries to address are
> adequately resolved with one "Skip to main content" link and a good
> heading structure.
>
> You also hinted at the significant issues it may cause for sighted
> keyboard users who may be confused as the focus order through the page
> jumps around the visual presentation.
>
> Jared Smith
> WebAIM
>