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From: Don Hinshaw
Date: May 3, 2005 6:27PM

Hi there,
Client wants to set up an advanced search for services.
The basic search is a keyword search, but they have listings for 8000 services in 240 program types so the results are often too broad. So for the advanced search, they want to present a select menu with all 240 program types listed, and have the user choose one to narrow their search. This would be accompanied by a couple more filters like zip code.
I argue that it would be cruel and unusual punishment for a person using a screen reader or keyboard to navigate such a list, but I don't have a good alternative.

I am hoping that one of you does.

Thanks!

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Don Hinshaw
Hinshaw Design Group
http://www.hinshawdesign.com