Keyboard A11y
This is a form of alternative technology
keyboard
When focus moves to but not away from an element this is called
a keyboard trap
When focus/hover triggers additional information to come into view what must also be able to happen
it must be able to be dismissed (dismissable)
What does the acronym PwD mean?
People with Disabilities
If it's keyboard accessible it will be accessible with all
Alternative technology
Are there any exceptions to keyboard traps?
No
When additional information is triggered, while open it must be _______
hoverable
If pointer hover can trigger the additional content, then the pointer can be moved over the additional content without the additional content disappearing
Name one thing that came from the curb-cut effect
curb-cuts
sliding automated doors
elevators
SIRI/Alexa
Drawing is one _______ to the keyboard requirement
exception
If you can move backwards through all active page elements but not forwards is this still a trap?
Yes
Describe one attribute that makes content "persistent"
DAILY DOUBLE
The additional content remains visible until the hover or focus trigger is removed, the user dismisses it, or its information is no longer valid
If you wear glasses (or contacts) do you have a disability?
Yes
What is 1 way to offer drag & drop with keyboard?
use of arrow keys to move around the screen
Focus being stuck in a modal but being able to use Esc to exit to close it is a trap
False. Focus must remain inside the modal but move back to the parent window when the modal is closed using either a Close or "X" button or hitting the Esc key
Give 1 example of content on hover or focus
Custom tooltips, sub-menus, title attributes, and other nonmodal popups that display on hover and focus
What is the "gold standard" for ensuring accessibility compliance in digital products?
WCAG 2.2 - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Who benefits from using keyboards?
people who are blind, visually impaired, have mobility issues, or just love keyboarding
If a user is trapped what is a way to get out?
There really isn't a way to break free. The user will either have to refresh the webpage or close out of the site, which would potentially lose data they've entered in a form
What is one exception to content on hover and focus
modal windows
Approximately what percentage of people have a disability in the US?
25% or 1 in 4 people