Fix #999 Add skip to content link on Home, Slide and Info Pages for accessibility #1055
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birm
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Jan 23, 2025
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Hi @birm, The button is normally hidden but appears when the user presses the Tab key for the first time after landing on the page. It is hidden again after the user presses on it and skips to the content of the page. After that, it will show up again if the user navigates through all the links in the content using the Tab key. This behavior is same on the Slides and Info pages. If you'd prefer to have it displayed permanently, I can make that change. Thanks! Screen.Recording.2025-01-25.at.8.16.10.PM.mov |
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Add skip to content link on Home, Slide and Info Pages for easier accessibility and better navigation
Summary
This pull request adds a "Skip to Content" link to the Home, Slides, and Info pages to improve accessibility. The link allows users to bypass the navigation menu and directly focus on the main content, enhancing the experience for keyboard and screen reader users.
Key changes include:
Added a visually styled "Skip to Content" link at the top of the element.
Ensured the link points to the appropriate id of the main content in each page.
Styled the link for visibility when focused and for a clean appearance.
Screenshots:
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GIF of the changes:
Motivation
This change addresses accessibility issues highlighted in #999 . It ensures the website adheres to accessibility standards and improves navigation for users relying on keyboards or assistive technologies.
Testing
Verified functionality on Home, Slides, and Info pages by:
Pressing Tab to focus on the "Skip to Content" link.
Observing that pressing Enter moves the focus directly to the main content.
Tested styling changes to ensure the link is visually unobtrusive but noticeable when focused.
Verified no disruptions to existing functionality.
Questions
Any feedback or suggestions for improvement are welcome.