Accessible Scripting

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

Related Guidelines: WCAG 6.3, 6.4, 8.1, 9.3; IBM 5.

• The issue: Content created with scripts may be inaccessible, especially to people using screen readers and/or unable to use the mouse.

(25) August 2003