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Re: [EXTERNAL] Headers Containing Outline Structure / Major Numbering

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From: Mark Magennis
Date: Nov 8, 2019 2:36AM

HI Cindy,

Do you mean the I. II. III. A. B. C. outline numbering? If so, then I don't see a problem keeping that. In fact, you should keep it because it's information that may be used to refer to a particular section or subsection.

Mark

Mark Magennis
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Accessibility Specialist


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From: WebAIM-Forum < <EMAIL REMOVED> > On Behalf Of Cindy Duggan
Sent: 07 November 2019 19:44
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [WebAIM] Headers Containing Outline Structure / Major Numbering

Hello -

Curious as how folks handle the following situation:

We are getting ready to create / move our policies to a Policy Management solution where all of our policies are web pages vs the older pdf's (one can download a current watermarked pdf for themselves, if desired).
Content is entered via a WYSIWYG editor similar to those in content and learning management systems. Editing via the editor is restricted to make it difficult for users to enter in-accessible content.

We are starting from a MS Word template, where we're inclined to keep outline numbering for the actual Policy as part of the Major Headers, such as below. (our TOC):

Policy Title (H1)
Policy Statement (H2)
Who Should Read the Policy (H2)
Links and Resources (H2)
Terms and Definitions (H2)
The Policy (H2)
I. Integrity (H3)
II. Violations and Sanctions (H3)
A. Definitions of Integrity Violations (H4)
B. Levels of Violations (H4)
C. Sanctions (H4)
III. Appealing Violations of Integrity (H3)
A. Appealing Warnings, etc (H4)
B. Ability to Add, Drop, or Withdraw During Violation Process (H4) Contacts (H2)

Is it appropriate, in terms of accessibility, to "type-in" the policy outline numbering as part of out Header Structure?

There are typically paragraphs of text and other typical list structures within each of the higher "numbered" headers.

What is proper way to handle this?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Much appreciated,
Cindy


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