Re: Can a contrast switcher control be inside a modal settings window? (Success Criteria 1.4.3)

As long as the panel conforms to WCAG it's OK.

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On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 11:37 AM, Robert Jolly <jolly.robert@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi Brian,
>
> My understanding of this is your approach is OK, as long as it’s it’s
> understood that the contrast settings are available in the settings
> panel/modal.
>
> It’s good to hear you’re working on a design with good contrast
> integrated. :)
>
> HTH
> -Robert
>
> -----
>
> Robert Jolly
> Sr. Web Accessibility Strategy Consultant
> knowbility.org | @knowbility <https://twitter.com/knowbility>
> *Equal access to technology for people with disabilities*
>
>
>
>
> On Aug 3, 2017 at 9:14 AM, Brian Stevens <bstevens@ilsworld.com> wrote:
>
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> We need to meet contrast requirements for 1.4.3 - Level AA. My team is
> considering using a style switcher as a temporary fix. Since our web-app
> already has a modal settings window (which is contrast compliant), we
> prefer to place the switcher under our settings. The only problem is, I
> can’t figure out whether tucking it under settings is allowed. The relevant
> techniques (G174 and C29) just say that the link or control needs to be “on
> the page.” Technically the settings window exists on the same page. Is that
> good enough? Is there some precedent for this?
>
>
>
> Here are the relevant techniques:
>
> G174: Providing a control with a sufficient contrast ratio that allows
> users to switch to a presentation that uses sufficient contrast
> <https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/G174.html>
>
> C29: Using a style switcher to provide a conforming alternate version
> <https://www.w3.org/TR/2016/NOTE-WCAG20-TECHS-20161007/C29>
>
>
>
> Side-note: For the future, we are planning a contrast-compliant redesign,
> but we need a short-term solution to meet a deadline.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brian Stevens
>
>