For the simplistic purposes of this document, however, compatibility with LYNX is assumed to be a bare minimum for making equal access to Maricopa's Web-based information possible. Web authors are strongly encouraged to pay attention to the custom needs of their users beyond the scope of this overview, to note the Recommended Reading section for more about this topic and to consult the MCCD Legal resources concerning broader ADA issues. Meanwhile, most simple Web pages automatically work fine as text-only displays with minimal extra attention required to fill accessability needs. Web authors at Maricopa should make checking the appearance and functionality of their pages in LYNX a routine part of editing and updating their sites. Hit return again to proceed beyond the LYNX introductory message.
LYNX opens with the site's home page.
Across the bottom of the screen are a few directions as to how to navigate the Web in this format. Compatibility with LYNX does not mean the Maricopa Web should be devoid of graphic design or features of the latest browser software. Inasmuch as most Web sites require little attention for LYNX compatibility, Maricopa Web authors who are unfamiliar with this subject should at least check the sections of this document which review features included on their own pages. Section VIII provides links to related publications on the Web for information beyond the scope of this Maricopa-centered guide, as this overview does not begin to cover all ADA concerns. A common answer to the challenge of ADA compliance on the Web is to simply provide for each Web publication a second version that is specifically designed for the text-only format.