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Re: is there a way to make google maps accessible? Other recommended map software?

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From: Sandy
Date: Oct 29, 2012 7:12AM

>> I am working on a site that has an embedded google map, and it seems to
>> be pretty hard to use without a mouse.
>>
>> Is there some kind of plugin that helps this work? Can anyone recommend
>> a map that I can embed that will do better?
>
> I wrote a little something back in 2008 about hacking the original maps
> control to be kbd accessible.
> http://dev.opera.com/articles/view/keyboard-accessible-google-maps/
>
> Things have probably changed quite a bit behind the scenes, but it may
> still be useful as a starting point.

Patrick -- thanks! this looks helpful.

best regards,
Sandy