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RE: Accessible Table question

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From: Hoffman, Allen
Date: Oct 13, 2005 1:20PM

I like idea 3--but think about label/ID rather than using scope.

The idea of making an element invisible seems really nice, but coding
invisible things just isn't the way to use the technology because the
further we take that analogy the more work or problems will most like
result.

I would consider talking with the requirements folks again, and explain
that they have conflicting visual needs and accessibility needs. I have
seen more "problems" arise from people only considering visual layout
needs than almost any other web accessibility issue. Visual layout
"needs" are not driven by law--but accessibility needs may be in some
circumstances.




Allen Hoffman