[Accessibleweb] Discussion about accessibility/usability of mega menus.

[Lucian DiPeso]

YUI menus, as I understand it, are supposed to be semantic and very accessible to those using non-traditional interface devices (including support for the use of the keyboard and, in newer browsers, tags to let screen readers know to treat them as a menu).

http://developer.yahoo.com/yui/menu/

Lucian DiPeso
TIER Web Developer
University of Washington School of Nursing
ldipeso at u.washington.edu




On Jan 20, 2010, at 11:52 AM, Angela French wrote:


> Hello,

> I am tinkering with the idea of using mega menus (see examples: http://designm.ag/inspiration/mega-menus/ ) on a site redesign we are doing.

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> I looked at the source code for a number of these type of menus and am concerned that they are not semantically correct, won’t validate, and may not be accessible.

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> I would appreciate the opportunity to engage in a discussion with this group on the subject.

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> If you know of an example, perhaps on your own site, that is a good one, would you mind sharing the URL?

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> Thanks,

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> Angela French

> Internet Specialist

> State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

> 360-704-4316

> http://www.checkoutacollege.com

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