screen readable output (section 508)

#1 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 11:14 AM

Hi Everyone,
I've been tasked with finding a way of generating screen readable output rom
RH which is section 508 compliant.
By this I mean not having to use the mouse and use keystrokes only. A customer
has suggested that a tagged PDF was one of the most accessible forms in which
to deliver a help system. I'm not convinced from previous experience and aalso
at present PDF output fails to complile anyway.
Any one tangled with this one? I am using RH6.
:confused;

#2 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 11:14 AM

Not something I have had to do so there will be others better qualified to
answer but what's wrong with just ticking the 508 compliant check box in the
generation wizard?

You should be able to generate a Word document and create the PDF from there
if you cannot do it direct from RH.

#3 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 11:14 AM

Have you tried using the 508 compliant option when you generate? Not had any experience myself though!

#4 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 11:14 AM

Oops! Sorry for treading on your toes Peter.

#5 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 11:34 AM

Thanks Colum and Peter for your prompt replies. I have generated a web help
output that is section 508 ticked but I still seem to need to use the mouse.
Mind you that's probably my lack of experience! Any more thought greatly
appreciated!:smile;

#6 (**permalink**) 11-21-2008, 11:55 AM

A quick Google suggests 508 does not preclude mouse use, albeit maybe with a mouse that is also compliant.

Guess you are going to have to wait for the US to wake up for more information!

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