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IanWallbridge's avatar
IanWallbridge
Community Member
8 years ago

Managing timeline actions for accessibility

Hi all, I've recently been passed a Storyline 360 file which uses a lot of object animations, but these have been flagged as an accessibility issue by a colleague who has difficulty with moving im...
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RachelGatewood-'s avatar
RachelGatewood-
Community Member
5 years ago

I know this is from a while ago - but I am looking to hear from those designing complicated things like animations at different points in timelines - for accessibility - specifically screen reader access. I cannot seem to find threads or videos. Thoughts? Point me in a good direction?

  • LaurenDuvall's avatar
    LaurenDuvall
    Staff
    5 years ago

    Hello Rachel!

    Great question! I'm eager to hear what others recommend. 

    We recommend offering text-based alternatives for visually impaired learners if you're using animations to provide important context.

    For example, add an optional link to an animated slide that opens a static, text-based layer with the same information for learners using screen readers.

    Regarding the timeline, we'd recommend including all of the content at the beginning of the timeline so that no information is missed by a screen reader.

    I'll keep an eye on this discussion to see what other tips are shared!