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Do “next” and “back”‘ buttons affect accessibility?

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11:12
January 15, 2008


ConnieP

Member

posts 51

Hello,

If we divide our survey into multiple pages, is the “click to next page” button a barrier for disabled users relying on a screen reader and/or using the keyboard instead of a mouse to advance to the next page?

Thanks,
Connie

12:25
January 15, 2008


cheri

Moderator

posts 593

Hi, Connie.

No, the buttons on our surveys do not affect accessibility. They are normal input buttons with tags that screen readers can read.

We are fully compliant with Section 508 accessibility guidelines. In fact, our customers tell us we are the most accessible survey tool on the market. You can read more about it here
http://www.surveygizmo.com/accessible-survey-tool-section-508-accessibility/

Cheri

9:57
January 16, 2008


ConnieP

Member

posts 51

Hi Cheri,

Thanks for your reply regarding screen readers.

Also, does the Next button “onclick” (Javascript?) event handler command affect users who cannot use a mouse and must rely on using the keyboard exclusively?

I’ve copied the relevant code below.

Thanks again,
Connie

5:34
January 16, 2008


cheri

Moderator

posts 593

Hi, Connie.

The button in question is not a problem. It will not affect screen readers or users who cannot use a mouse.

–Cheri

5:37
January 16, 2008


Christian Vanek

Moderator

Cambridge, MA

posts 788

Connie,

Just a quick note in addition to Cheri’s comment.

That code on the onclick handler simply augments the validation of the survey. Checking for validation problems before it goes to the survey.

The nice thing is the survey will still do that *anyway* even if the page is submitted and the onclick is never fired (like in the case of JAWS or other screen readers). That’s why it doesn’t matter so much.

Cheers,

-Christian

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