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Re: issue with onChange in dynamic select list

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From: Lucy Greco
Date: Nov 15, 2012 3:15PM

does it have to be on change can it be on select

On 11/15/12, Angela French < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> Hello,
> In the app we are building we've got an issue with a set of dynamic select
> lists. The selection in the first select list populates the content of the
> second select list. The javascript uses the onChange event handler making
> it impossible for me, using the keyboard to test, to get past the first item
> in the first select list because the postback to the page happens
> immediately. Continued use of the down arrow just navigates me down the
> page. I'm afraid this would be inaccessible to both screen readers and
> keyboard users.
>
> I'm looking for advice on a solution.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Angela French
> Internet Specialist
> State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
> 360-704-4316
> <EMAIL REMOVED>
> http://www.checkoutacollege.com/
>
> > > >


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Lucia Greco
Web Access Analyst
IST-Campus Technology Services
University of California, Berkeley
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