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From: Mary Suski
Date: Feb 6, 2002 6:11PM

Javascript aside, here's an example of a table layout that "reads" the
content before the left side navigation bar (and the skip link). Look at
the code on this page: http://www.childrensgardengrandblanc.com, and
search Google for Children's Garden Childcare Center to see what I mean.
HTH

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> Date: 6 Feb 2002 08:24:54 -0600
> From: "Fjeld, Shauna" < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> Subject: Accessibility of javascript includes
>
> Section 508 requires that a method be provided for users to skip repetitive
> navigation. We've accomplished this by placing an invisible spacer gif at
> the top of each page with an anchor link to the actual content.
> Unfortunately, now Google is indexing the alt tag for that link which says
> essentially "Skip navigation to main content" and that is the description
> for our site in search engine results.
>
> I think a possible work around is to put the "skip navigation" in a
> javascript include. The search engines don't index it. I have tested it on
> the Jaws screen reader and it does read it which leads me to believe it is
> accessible, but I wanted to see if anyone else had a different view point.
> Thanks,
> Shauna


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