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Re: does datepicker have to be accessible

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From: Susan Grossman
Date: Feb 8, 2011 7:15AM

>> Scenario: a textbox meant to have a date written in it. A button next to
it
(calendar icon) which opens the datepicker to choose a date. One can enter a
date manually into the textbox, as well. Does the datepicker need to be
accessible, or is it enough that the user can manually enter a date into it
without making use of the datepicker?


--- Often the accessible date-pickers are more work than just typing it in
and is something you should consider. As long as the format is clear, as
stated by others, having a text box is just fine.

There's nothing wrong with enhancing things for a user who doesn't need AT's
as long as the main function works well for all. You can use colors the
color-blind can't see as long as the contrast is there for them....


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*Susan R. Grossman*
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