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From: mhysnm1964
Date: Mar 28, 2018 10:51PM

All,

Old solution but a goodie. Taking the page out of desktop apps. Remapping. Thus you could set up a set of keys and allow the user to remap them.

Personally, a standard way must be introduced into browsers and not conflict with the OS built-in shortcut keys. Single key access in my book is a no no. AS firefox can use this to search through your page if you have turned on the option, demonstrating a non-assistive tech possible conflict. I prefer firefox's method of ctrl+shift or alt+shift.

Shortcut keys in my view are very useful for non-screen reader users. (I am a screen reader user). I find they get in my way.

Sean