Accessibility: Website Navigation System

The main navigation system on the DTE website was developed using the latest version of Bootstrap, and is fully accessible for AT users.

Screenshot showing accessible navigation system

Here is a brief explanation of keyboard functionality for the main menu system:

  • Use the tab and shift-tab keys to access top level menu links.
  • Press enter when a top level menu item has focus to open the submenu panel.
  • Use the tab and shift-tab keys to navigate links in the submenu panel.
  • Hit the escape key to close a submenu panel, and return to the parent menu link (menu tab).

If you have any problems using the Down to Earth website navigation system with a keyboard, please contact webmaster@downtoearth.org .