Having some problems with blind users filling in my form. It's in a table and follows the same logic as the field below. Some are required fields, others aren't. This one is a required field...
My code:
User:
'Unfortunately if the only way to indicate the important areas to fill in on the form is through a visual reference of red highlights, then this is an inaccessible process for us as we are all visually impaired and use audio screen readers to access web sites.
We direct you to the RNIB site:
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/PublicWebsite/public_forms.hcsp
'
User:
'Hi, What you have gathered from RNIB is quite correct. I would still have a problem with entering the box that has to be filled out - that is as a totally blind person. We are told that, usually, if we hit the space bar it will open the box but it doesn't always work - merely moves the reading cursor elsewhere. If you let us know when you've altered your website format in accordance with the star idea, we'll be happy to try it again.'
Does anyone know what should be done to impove my form for these users?
Many thanks for any input!
My code:
Code:
<tr>
<td><label for="Address1"><strong>Address 1<span style="color:#c00">*</span></strong></label></td>
<td><input type="text" name="Address1" size="40" id="Address1" value="" /></td>
</tr>User:
'Unfortunately if the only way to indicate the important areas to fill in on the form is through a visual reference of red highlights, then this is an inaccessible process for us as we are all visually impaired and use audio screen readers to access web sites.
We direct you to the RNIB site:
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/PublicWebsite/public_forms.hcsp
'
User:
'Hi, What you have gathered from RNIB is quite correct. I would still have a problem with entering the box that has to be filled out - that is as a totally blind person. We are told that, usually, if we hit the space bar it will open the box but it doesn't always work - merely moves the reading cursor elsewhere. If you let us know when you've altered your website format in accordance with the star idea, we'll be happy to try it again.'
Does anyone know what should be done to impove my form for these users?
Many thanks for any input!