[jawsscripts] Re: Modifying Jaws script for navigating between landmarks
- From: Léonie Watson <tink@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:29:44 -0000
I see what you mean. It's a good point. Effectively the behaviour is already
there in Jaws' support of role="main".
One possibility might be to create a specific quick nav key that took focus
directly to the <main> element (or role="main" come to that). Effectively a
replacement for a skip to content link.
Thinking about it, this might make a better proof of concept in support of
the <main> element?
It's good to talk these ideas through Sina, thanks.
Léonie.
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Sent: 14 November 2012 22:12
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Subject: [jawsscripts] Re: Modifying Jaws script for navigating between
landmarks
Tink,
Actually yes, I do think that could be possible, which could save you a lot
of work, just like how nav is treated, for example.
But, I still have the question of, why does this matter?
What I mean is, how will mocking this up help?
Note, I'm not disagreeing with having a main element. I'm simply asking, the
whole point is that the user wont' know the difference, so why not simply
mock up with role="main"?
Does that question make sense?
Take care,
Sina
Website: www.SinaBahram.com
Twitter: @SinaBahram
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Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 5:08 PM
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Subject: [jawsscripts] Re: Modifying Jaws script for navigating between
landmarks
Sina,
Thanks for the welcome.
Yes, it's the <main> element. Sorry, I realise belatedly I didn't mention
that.
The <main> element will map to role="main". Are you thinking it could be
possible to piggy back something off the existing role="main" behaviour in
Jaws?
Léonie.
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Sent: 14 November 2012 22:04
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Subject: [jawsscripts] Re: Modifying Jaws script for navigating between
landmarks
Tink,
Welcome to the list.
So, I have a question. If this is for something like the new discussions
around the main element, is there a difference in whether it is a tag versus
an aria attribute in the form of a role on a div?
I'm just wondering whether or not this could be easily mocked up, saving you
time from having to modify jaws scripts at all.
I'm happy to discuss more, if you like, and possibly even help.
Take care,
Sina
Website: www.SinaBahram.com
Twitter: @SinaBahram
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Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 4:59 PM
To: jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [jawsscripts] Modifying Jaws script for navigating between
landmarks
Good evening,
I?d like to create a proof of concept script for Jaws. It?s to demonstrate
how Jaws might support a new HTML5 element that?s been proposed.
I think there are two possible options. Either to modify the script that
handles navigation between landmarks on web pages with the semi colon quick
nav key, or to write a new script that introduces a new quick nav key based
on the proposed element.
A potential catch is that this new element doesn?t exist yet, so there is no
browser support for it. Jaws would need to take it from the HTML because no
information will be available via the browser?s accessibility API.
If this is something that?s likely to be browser specific, Firefox is my
preferred browser for developing this proof of concept functionality.
I?m an occasional Jaws scripter, but it?s been a long time since I used it
in anger. I?d appreciate any advice on the best approach to take,
scripts/functions I would need to modify, and any pitfalls I should be aware
of.
I?ve searched the list archives (and will keep trying), but if there is
existing information around this anywhere, links and/or reading material
happily received as well. Thanks.
Léonie.
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