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| author | Mark Otto <[email protected]> | 2016-12-28 15:52:28 -0800 |
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| committer | Mark Otto <[email protected]> | 2016-12-28 15:52:28 -0800 |
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diff --git a/docs/getting-started/accessibility.md b/docs/getting-started/accessibility.md index 43dee3569..a13ea286e 100644 --- a/docs/getting-started/accessibility.md +++ b/docs/getting-started/accessibility.md @@ -1,11 +1,17 @@ --- layout: docs title: Accessibility +description: Learn how Bootstrap supports common web standards for making sites that are accessibile to those using assistive technology. group: getting-started --- Bootstrap follows common web standards and—with minimal extra effort—can be used to create sites that are accessible to those using <abbr title="Assistive Technology" class="initialism">AT</abbr>. +## Contents + +* Will be replaced with the ToC, excluding the "Contents" header +{:toc} + ## Component requirements Some common HTML elements are always in need for basic accessibility enhancements through `role`s and Aria attributes. Below is a list of some of the most frequently used ones. @@ -22,7 +28,7 @@ In addition, groups and toolbars should be given an explicit label, as most assi ## Skip navigation -If your navigation contains many links and comes before the main content in the DOM, add a `Skip to main content` link before the navigation (for a simple explanation, see this [A11Y Project article on skip navigation links](http://a11yproject.com/posts/skip-nav-links)). Using the `.sr-only` class will visually hide the skip link, and the <code>.sr-only-focusable</code> class will ensure that the link becomes visible once focused (for sighted keyboard users). +If your navigation contains many links and comes before the main content in the DOM, add a `Skip to main content` link before the navigation (for a simple explanation, see this [A11Y Project article on skip navigation links](http://a11yproject.com/posts/skip-nav-links/)). Using the `.sr-only` class will visually hide the skip link, and the <code>.sr-only-focusable</code> class will ensure that the link becomes visible once focused (for sighted keyboard users). {% callout danger %} Due to long-standing shortcomings/bugs in Internet Explorer (see this article on [in-page links and focus order](http://accessibleculture.org/articles/2010/05/in-page-links/)), you will need to make sure that the target of your skip link is at least programmatically focusable by adding `tabindex="-1"`. @@ -46,10 +52,10 @@ Note that this bug will also affect any other in-page links your site may be usi When nesting headings (`<h1>` - `<h6>`), your primary document header should be an `<h1>`. Subsequent headings should make logical use of `<h2>` - `<h6>` such that screen readers can construct a table of contents for your pages. -Learn more at [HTML CodeSniffer](http://squizlabs.github.io/HTML_CodeSniffer/Standards/Section508/) and [Penn State's Accessability](http://accessibility.psu.edu/headings). +Learn more at [HTML CodeSniffer](https://squizlabs.github.io/HTML_CodeSniffer/Standards/Section508/) and [Penn State's Accessability](http://accessibility.psu.edu/headings/). ## Additional resources - ["HTML Codesniffer" bookmarklet for identifying accessibility issues](https://github.com/squizlabs/HTML_CodeSniffer) - [The A11Y Project](http://a11yproject.com/) -- [MDN accessibility documentation](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Accessibility) +- [MDN accessibility documentation](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/Accessibility) |
