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Re: Accessibility issues and AJAX

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From: Tim Beadle
Date: Nov 30, 2005 8:20AM

On 30/11/05, Robinson, Norman B - Washington, DC
< <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> How would AJAX function with scripting disabled?

Ajax itself wouldn't, as it uses JavaScript. However, the application
should still function without JavaScript enabled, if it's done right.
Unfortunately a lot of Ajax apps are done wrong, their authors
ignoring progressive enhancement principles in the rush to be the
latest kewl Web 2.0 app.

Tim