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

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From: Cindy Duggan
Date: Nov 8, 2019 10:59AM

Hi All -

Clarification: Yes, the I. II. III. A. B. C. outline numbering (typed in as
part of the HTML Headings). I'm sure that some would refer to those as
"Fake Lists", but these are rather just a way to structure the overall
policy content (if even somewhat visually)

Been wrestling with nesting all the content into a single large nested list
with customized automatic list numbers; Philip nicely communicated the
dilemma. Users really aren't writing their policies is that very strict
nested format (there are always some additional paragraphs thrown in), so
very difficult and unwieldy to work this as a single list. The Headings
(with typed-in outline numbering) are just so much simpler to use and seem
to chunk the content up pretty nicely, so I'm inclined to just do this.

Bit hate to implement college-wide by building this into our templates, and
then find out that this is not the proper (accessible) way to handle this
today.

Thanks.
Cindy



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Cindy Duggan, Ph.D., P.E.

*Director of Web ApplicationsInformation Technology Services*
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Riverdale, NY 10471
Phone: 718-862-7413
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www.manhattan.edu


On Fri, Nov 8, 2019 at 4:36 AM Mark Magennis < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
wrote:

> 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
> Skillsoft | mobile: +353 87 60 60 162
> Accessibility Specialist
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WebAIM-Forum < <EMAIL REMOVED> > On Behalf Of
> Cindy Duggan
> Sent: 07 November 2019 19:44
> To: <EMAIL REMOVED>
> 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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>
> Cindy Duggan, Ph.D., P.E.
>
> *Director of Web ApplicationsInformation Technology Services*
> [image: Manhattan College Logo/Shield]
> Riverdale, NY 10471
> Phone: 718-862-7413
> <EMAIL REMOVED>
> www.manhattan.edu
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