Access Matters

We have a hack for JAWS. Should we use it? Is it useful beyond JAWS?

This test builds upon Simple AJAX Test #1 by extending it with a “hacK” to better support screen readers. It uses Gez Lemon and Steve Faulkner’s updateBuffer technique as published in their article “Improving AJAX applications for JAWS users.” Is it only for JAWS, or will it make a difference for others too?
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Test an incredibly simple AJAX application with your screen reader or assistive technology.

Recently, Bruce Lawson talked about receiving a copy of his new book, a collaboration with a number of well known names in the accessibility field:
Web Accessibility: Web Standards and Regulatory Compliance by Andrew Kirkpatrick, Bruce Lawson, Richard Rutter, Christian Heilman, Jim Tatcher and Cynthia Waddell. While engaging in a bit of unwarranted self-flagellation, Bruce […]

We have the freedom to use TITLE text everywhere? Should we? Do you?

We all know that using ALT text is important for providing a text alternative to images. What about also using TITLE text?