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Re: Need accessible J Query apps recommendation

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From: Jacob Kruger
Date: Jul 21, 2013 1:25AM

Hi there - first post to list

Anyway, jQuery itself isn't inaccessible, etc., but, it really depends on
how you use it, what you want it to implement on a webpage, etc. etc. - I
myself use it quite a lot, but, make sure it doesn't befuddle screenreaders,
etc., and this includes using it to possibly toggle real-time sound effect
playback, hide/display parts of webpage content, shift focus, etc. etc.

And, while haven't checked out their website/webpage, another possibility
have been considering for quite a while is implementing a use of something
like the greaseMonkey javascript wrapper, which lets you apply your own
forms of content manipulation to others website content, using a browser
plug-in, and, it might specifically be feasible/usable in a case like this
where you instead want to add custom handlers/wrappers for others content
elements, etc.?

Either way, like said, jQuery is, as I see it, just a form of wrapper around
normal javascript DOM (document object model) to make it
quicker/easier/simpler to then implement DOM manipulation/handling, but, it,
in itself isn't inaccessible/accessible either way.

Stay well

Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tania" < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
To: < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2013 9:07 AM
Subject: [WebAIM] Need accessible J Query apps recommendation


> Hello web aim experts,
>
> The blind community in my country is having serious online access from a
> home-grown airline website.Developers in my country are NOT trained in
> building for accessibility and there are no blind developers locally to
> provide advice so I hope you can help.
>
> Can you please recommend accessible J Query apps for choosing flight
> destinations and accessible calendar to choose dates for flight tickets
> for this website:
>
> www.airasia.com/asia
>
> Our blind community had met with the airline staff a number of times to
> show them the accessibility problems screen reader users faced and they
> did make adjustments but the most serious problems for online flight
> bookings still remain. Now, the web staff at the airline are ignoring
> request for more meetings with us. I suspect the local developers have
> reached the limits of their capabilities. I do hope the accessibility
> experts here can provide some tips on how to make the website more
> accessible so we can provide some useful info to those who are working
> on the site.
>
> This is a low cost airline, making it a more affordable choice for the
> blind here.
>
> Thank you
>
> Best regards,
>
> Tania
>
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