prototype-a11y

accessibility functions for Prototype Javascript Framework

• Prototype.a11y.prepareBuffer();
• Prototype.a11y.updateBuffer(); updates virtual buffer for screenreader JAWS inspired by juicystudio
• Prototype.a11y.fixFocus(); inspired by Paul Ratcliffe

new Element.Methods

• Element.setTabIndex(index); crossbrowser implementation
• Element.removeTabIndex(); crossbrowser implementation
• Element.setFocus(miliseconds); delayed element.focus();

extended Element.Methods

• Element.hide(); added aria-hidden attribute and tabindex -1
• Element.show(); added aria-hidden attribute and tabindex

Credits

Created by Sindre Wimberger.