Resources on Accessible Scripting and Java
Conversion Estimates for Scripts and Java:
Listed below are time estimates for the tasks involved in converting
an existing script or Java file.
Note: The estimates assume familiarity with the
concepts presented in Module 10.
Script Estimates
- Analysis and Design of Accessible Interface Issues: 1 week per page
- Using the NOSCRIPT tag for an alternative site: same amount of time for
original site.
- Specifying two handlers for events: 5 minutes per event.
- Reworking pop-up windows: 15 minutes per window.
- Reworking forms for incorrect href script call: 15 min's per form.
- Redesigning layout of simple forms for accessibility: 4 hours.
- Testing Scripts for Accessibility: 4 hours per simple page.
Java Estimates
- Setting an accessible description for a component: 5 minutes per component.
- Designing an accessible interface: 1 week per interface.
- Testing for accessibility: 2 hours per interface.
- Double-buffering animations: 1 hour.
- Associating labels with components: 5 minutes per label.
- Creating accessible icons: 5 minutes per icon.
- Setting mnemonics and accelerators: 5 minutes per item.
- Setting tool tips: 5 minutes per tool tip.
Websites:
The following web resources provide additional information on making scripts
and Java accessible.