This example shows a scrolling news-ticker, with two control mechanisms:
Pausescrolling (and resume it again)
Expandthe scrolling items, so they appear as a static list of links with no scrolling functionality
These mechanisms are essential for people with low-vision, or who have a cognitive disability, and consequently find it difficult or impossible to read animated text. It's also beneficial for people with a motor impairment, who may find it more difficult to interact with content which is moving.
Use the buttons above the ticker to pause and resume scrolling, or to expand the ticker into a static list of links:
The JavaScript code for this example can be found in: JS_C_A6-A7.js
The CSS for this example can be found in: JS_C_A6-A7.css