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Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Augsburg University

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Augsburg University

Master of Music Therapy - Minnesota

Doctor of Psychology | Augsburg University

MFA in Creative Writing - Augsburg University

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in Minnesota

PA - Physician Assistant Program - Minnesota

All interactive components on a page, such as buttons or menus, should be far enough apart 
from other interactive areas, to avoid them being used by mistake. 

This ensures people with motor impairments can easily click or tap on the right element.

## How to fix

* Ensure all interactive elements are at least 24 CSS pixels wide and tall
* OR ensure there is at least 24 CSS pixels (minus the width and height of the element)
  between each interactive element

## Methodology

This check is run on both the mobile and desktop versions of every page. Results
for each may differ.

1. All interactive elements are identified, including buttons, links, and form controls.
2. If an element is not normally visible, it is ignored. This includes elements which
   are positioned offscreen or cropped (e.g. for 'screen-reader only' text).
3. If an element is larger than 24 CSS pixels in both dimensions, it passes.
4. Otherwise, the element is compared to all other elements on the page.
5. The minimum horizontal gap between the element is calculated as 24 CSS pixels,  
   minus the width of the element.
6. The minimum vertical gap between the element is calculated as 24 CSS pixels,  
   minus the height of the element.
7. If another element falls within the minimum horizontal or vertical gap, the 
   element fails, unless both are links that point to the same place.

## Further reading

* [Target Size (Minimum)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/target-size-minimum.html)
* [Technique C42 - Using min-height and min-width to ensure sufficient target spacing](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Techniques/css/C42)

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	News and Media \| Augsburg Universitywww.augsburg.edu/news/	100
	Graduate Studies \| Augsburg Universitywww.augsburg.edu/grad/	37
	Minneapolis Adult Education - Degree Completionwww.augsburg.edu/pro/	13
	Bachelor of Science in Nursing \| Augsburg Universitywww.augsburg.edu/bsn/	6
	Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Augsburg Universitywww.augsburg.edu/mba/	6
	Master of Music Therapy - Minnesotawww.augsburg.edu/mmt/	6
	Doctor of Psychology \| Augsburg Universitywww.augsburg.edu/psyd/	6
	MFA in Creative Writing - Augsburg Universitywww.augsburg.edu/mfa/	5
	Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in Minnesotawww.augsburg.edu/msw/	5
	PA - Physician Assistant Program - Minnesotawww.augsburg.edu/pa/	5

Ensure interactive components are far enough apart

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