Screen readers are designed for static content. They process a Web page for audible output by reading the linear order of the HTML code from left to right, top to bottom. While users can navigate through the page using various methods, the page itself does not typically change in nature as it is being read. Built for a contextual, data-driven medium, applications like JAWS struggle with Flash.
Despite the limitations, when designed thoughtfully and used appropriately, Flash can be made accessible. See the ITS [ http://its.unc.edu/tl/ ] Teaching and Learning's document, "[ http://its.unc.edu/tl/softspot/#flash ] Software Spotlight: Accessible Flash" for instructions on how to make your Flash content accessible.
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Tags: Macromedia Flash, how-to, web accessibilitySubjects: Web Design and Programming
Genre: FAQ
Audience: Everyone
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