Using web scripts to improve accessibility

ABSTRACT

This paper is about how added functionality to CoScripter, a macro recorder for the Web, can potentially improve accessibility for certain types of web sites. CoScripter enables its users to share automated web processes, and by so doing also share their interests in different sites. We propose a new web navigation approach based on CoScripter; with it users can browse shared scripts associated to various sites and decide which ones perform a task of interest. The ability to execute such scripts has the potential to not only accelerate web navigation (and showcase the services provided by the sites), but also the potential to be used for enhanced web accessibility. The paper reports the results of our preliminary studies on the path to turning CoScripter into a web acessibility resource.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.4 COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY
      K.4.2 Social Issues
          Subjects: Assistive technologies for persons with disabilities

Keywords:
collaboration, scripting, web accessibility