Accessible Search Button Articulate Rise

Hi friends!

I recently had an accessibility review conducted by my IT team for a course I am publishing with Ariculate Rise.

Here is their feedback: 

The Open Search Menu button is only reachable from the course navigation menu. Including the Open Search Menu button in the course navigation menu adds complexity for both screen reader and visual users. After opening and closing the search menu, the course navigation menu is closed. Users must reopen the course navigation menu to access the search function. 

Our UW IT Team recommends: 

We recommend moving the Open Search Menu button outside of the course navigation menu to provide all users with better access to the search functionality.

 

My question: 

Is this possible?