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Re: Accessible jQuery UI DatePicker

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From: Scott González
Date: Sep 30, 2013 8:59AM

FYI: The jQuery UI Datepicker widget is currently being rewritten from
scratch and will have better accessibility after the rewrite.


On Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 4:05 PM, Jennifer Sutton < <EMAIL REMOVED> >wrote:

> I thought I'd pass along this link for those who may be interested in
> building and testing this date picker.
>
> Accessible jQuery UI DatePicker
> <http://www.deque.com/accessible-jquery-ui-datepicker>;
> http://www.deque.com/accessible-jquery-ui-datepicker
>
>
>
> I wonder if it would work for those who use Dragon Naturally
> Speaking, or other similar software.
>
> I worry that some of the work with JQuery could become so screen
> reader-centric that other disabilities may not be addressed.
> But I'm confident that those who will be involved in the upcoming
> event will consider all access needs, as much as possible.
>
> Best,
> Jennifer
>
> > > >