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Section 508 Web Accessibility - Scripting Languages Checklist

§1194.22(l) When pages utilize scripting languages to display content, or to create interface elements, the information provided by the script will be identified with functional text that can be read by assistive technology.

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Checkpoint Instructions
Does the page contain client-side scripting languages?
YES:  Proceed.
NO:  END
Are all scripting language-controlled links accessible by assistive technology?
YES:  Proceed.
NO:  Follow the site navigation guidelines, then proceed.
Is the content on script-manipulated graphics reflected in their respective alt attribute value?
YES:  Proceed.
NO:  Follow the graphical manipulation guidelines, then proceed.
Does the page's form validation mechanism accommodate assistive technology?
YES:  Proceed
NO:  Follow the form validation guidelines, then proceed.
Does the page's form validation mechanism move the cursor to a specific field in a way that assistive technology cannot track?
YES:  Follow the cursor focus guidelines, then proceed.
NO:  Proceed
Does the page's form validation mechanism change or update other fields in the form in a way that assistive technology cannot track?
YES:  Follow the field change guidelines, then proceed.
NO:  Proceed.
Is the script device-independent?
YES:  END.
NO:  Follow the device-independent guidelines, then END.

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