Module 7: Checkpoint 5—Keyboard access
| Conformance: Mandatory |
Requirements
Embedded video must support full keyboard control.
Embedded video must not act as a keyboard trap.
Benefits of conformance
- Ensures universal access to online video content.
- Access for users on assistive technologies.
Risks of non-conformance
Threat of possible legal action against the Queensland Government.
User frustration and reverse channel migration.
Implementation advice
More information
Some embedded objects act as a keyboard trap in some browser software (for example: a Flash object). If these objects are used, keyboard focus must not be allowed to enter the object.
Instead, keyboard control must be implemented using an alternate keyboard-accessible interface. For example: An HTML interface can be used to control a Flash video using a JavaScript API.