Keyboard Access

Keyboard access is necessary for many users. Some users use a keyboard directly, others use single-switch devices that utilize the keyboard interface. Each needs mouse-free access.

Keyboard Access Examples

Flash Navigation Bar

Utilizes the Flash accessibility properties to create a navigation bar, in which the navigation button names change when active.

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Keyboard Access Tutorials

Making Accessible Movies in Flash MX FL AT K
Setting Tab Order in Flash MX FL AT K
Accessibility Techniques for Flash MX FL AT K
Forms and Flash MX FL AT K

Keyboard Access Articles

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FlashMX: Moving Toward Accessible Rich Media FL AT K AD CC
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FlashMX: Clarifying the Concept FL AT K
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Keyboard Access Specifications and Standards

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 > W3C
Techniques for WCAG 1.0 > W3C
508 Standards for Web-based Applications >
508 Standards for Software Applications >
508 Standards for Video and Multimedia >
User Agent Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 > W3C
Techniques for UAAG 1.0 > W3C