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Re: "Skip to content" links, vissibility and keyboard users without screen readers, to hide or not to hide?

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From: Bourne, Sarah (ITD)
Date: Sep 15, 2011 2:36PM

We're working on a design refresh for Mass.Gov. Although we are (of course!) using headings and landmarks, we decided to also include a visible "skip to main content link" because sighted mobile device users like it. This wasn't a huge factor: it was just enough to tip the scales that way. If it's a requirement, a good designer can make sure it looks good.

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Sarah E. Bourne
Director of Assistive Technology &
Mass.Gov Chief Technology Strategist
Information Technology Division
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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