- From: Bryan Campbell <bryany@pathcom.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 16:50:28 -0500
- To: w3c-wai-gl@w3.org, w3c-wai-ua@w3.org
At 10:58 AM 29-10-98 -0600, Paul Adelson <paul.adelson@citicorp.com> wrote: >Sorry for the cross-post, but there is an important issue being overlooked >here that pertains to both UA and PAGL: Agreed >onMouseOver can enhance accessibility and there is no effective alternative at >this time, yet people are suggesting it not be used. >For low-vision users, it is very helpful to get extra visual feedback -- as >can be provided by highlighting a link when the mouse cursor passes over it. >Using the events in this way can improve accessibility for people with low >vision and does not limit accessibility for people who don't use a mouse. Occasionally (rare) I use keyboard mouse with my headwand, a good visual cue would help my sideways view. Also some mouse drivers know to keep going on a given direction after an initial move indicates a target: it seems like a good idea, if the OS could do it. Regards, Bryan -> "Its been said the pebbles can't stop the avalanche, guess the pebbles didn't have access to the Web!"
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