


"Access keys let you jump quickly from page to page with a single key combination and without having to Tab down to or search for the appropriate control," says Wieland. Additionally, the main Facebook website also offers an extensive roster of Access and Shortcut keys to help you navigate the site and quickly perform actions, such as liking, searching, and sharing. Facebook Offers Extensive Keyboard Navigationįor computer users who do not use a mouse, including most screen reader users, the main Facebook website makes extensive use of headings, landmarks, and lists, which can be easily navigated with your screen reader navigation keys. Recently, AccessWorld spoke with team founder, Jeff Wieland, and accessibility engineer Ramya Sethuraman, who offered us a top-10 list of things they'd like our readers to know about Facebook's accessibility program and products. In July of 2011, the company formed the Facebook Accessibility Team to improve its support of accessibility across products. Thanks to consumer feedback, and working with several organizations, including the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), Facebook has taken accessibility to a whole new level. So, in order to help readers more fully enjoy their Facebook experience, we are excited to offer the following information. The company continuously evolves its products, which can introduce changes to screen reader flow. For users of computer and mobile access technologies, however, at times, there can be challenges. Facebook is an excellent way to keep in touch with friends and family.
