Enhancing Accessibility in Flash: A Guide to Screen Reader Integration and Keyboard Navigation
This guide provides essential tips and resources for testing Flash content for screen reader accessibility. Learn how to ensure that all content is keyboard accessible, avoid conflicts with access keys, and effectively utilize tools like the Object Inspector to check the underlying code. We address important considerations such as captioning, moving text, and proper configuration of the wmode tag. Access key resources for further learning, including links to download Object Inspector and aDesigner tools and additional articles on creating accessible Flash content.
Enhancing Accessibility in Flash: A Guide to Screen Reader Integration and Keyboard Navigation
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Testing Flash Tools beyond the screen reader
Testing Flash • Keyboard Accessibility • Use tab key to ensure all content is accessible via the keyboard • Test any access keys to ensure they do not cause conflicts • Object Inspector • Tool to examine the code • Free to download • Allows you to examine the accessibility without a screen reader
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Additional Considerations • Check for captioning • Be wary of moving or strobing text • Standards don't cover reading order or color contrast • Wmode tag must be set to window, not opaque or transparent unless you want to hide the Flash movie for a reason.
Resources • To download Object Inspector: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=3755582A-A707-460A-BF21-1373316E13F0&displaylang=en • To download aDesigner:http://www.eclipse.org/actf/downloads/tools/aDesigner/index.php • Demo of aDesigner:http://www.eclipse.org/actf/downloads/tools/aDesigner/index.php
Learn more about Flash: • Creating Accessible Flash Contenthttp://webaim.org/techniques/flash/ • Adobe Accessibility Resource Centerhttp://www.adobe.com/accessibility/
