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From: Austin, Darrel
Date: Jul 6, 2006 12:00PM


> I'm considering whether to use DHTML generated drop down
> menus for navigation. Are these considered "accessible"?
> Here's a product which claims to produce accessible code:
>
> http://www.udm4.com/menu/

This is a debate that comes up quite routinely it seems.

IMHO, drop-down/fly-out is usually less than ideal for all users, though
there are cases where it's warranted...often in an intranet setting
where people are initimately familiar with the menu structure already.

*If* you have to use fly-out menus, UDM4 is about as accessible as one
can make them.

Here's some more info/opinion:

http://mnteractive.com/archive/hangover-fly-out-navigation-part-ii/

-Darrel