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From: Priti Rohra
Date: Oct 6, 2015 12:44PM

Hi Angela

I don't see a problem in usinng table to present the data in question
here. In fact, table is a good option looking at the data.
To avoid the redundant title issue, you can opt for adding descriptive
link for the PDF image link using the aria-label. For example, you can
specify aria-label as "Bates Technical college Annual Status Report
20.... (PDF) and even maintain the presentation of the page.

In addition, its a good practice to include file size information to
help users decide if they wish to access/download the file. The file
size information should be available to all users and not only
Assistive technology users.

Regards
Priti



On 10/6/15, Angela French < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> Hello,
> Once again I would be grateful to any who can take a look at a page we are
> trying to make better and suggest any ideas. This page is on our current
> site and we are migrating content to a newly designed site. The issue is
> the table with links to college websites in one column and links to a
> document (designated just by a PDF icon) in the other icon. There's got to
> be another way. The goal is to not have a redundant title for the link
> (Annual Status Report 2013-2014). We'd really like to get it out of the
> table format altogether.
>
> http://sbctc.edu/college/e_washingtonstatequalityawardstandards.aspx
>
> Thank you ,
>
> Angela French
> Internet Specialist
> Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
> 360-704-4316
> <EMAIL REMOVED> <mailto: <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> www.checkoutacollege.com<;http://www.checkoutacollege.com/>;
> www.sbctc.edu<;http://www.sbctc.edu/>;
>
> > > > >