Oh, ok. I thought you just meant user-friendly and extensible. Don't know why :\.
You mentioned that you were using the .focus() event trigger. This will only work on elements that can receive the focus event, but when used on the correct elements should direct screen readers to the changed content. The article, http://juicystudio.com/article/making-ajax-work-with-screen-readers.php, might be of use to you. -Trey On Feb 13, 8:22 pm, WC <webt...@wigan.gov.uk> wrote: > Well basically, we have duty to ensure our site is accessible to all, > as does everyone, and when you load a lightbox/thickbox with content > we have the issue that you cursor position doesn't change to the > lightbox/thickbox, so those using assistive technology such as a > screen reader will just carry on from where the trigger was. we need > to make sure that the user is aware there's new content on the page > and switch there focus to there. > > On Feb 12, 11:23 pm, tres <treshug...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I've created a lightbox plugin called Darkbox. If it's more for > > content, I also have a Window plugin for dialog windows that might fit > > the bill. There are many plugins in the jQuery plugin repository in > > this area. Perhaps you could elaborate on your situation. > > > -Trey > > > On Feb 12, 8:39 pm, WC <webt...@wigan.gov.uk> wrote: > > > > HAs anyone come accross a lightbox/thickbox plugin for jquery, that > > > they would class as accessible? Using perhaps ARIA, i have tried > > > using .focus() but i am having no luck with my testing to ensure it > > > does move the user to the "lightboxed" content. > > > > Thanks > > > John
