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How to Use a Screenreader for Accessibility Testing

How to Use a Screenreader for Accessibility Testing Online

There are 2 million people in the UK with a vision impairment. This is predicted to double by 2050. Do you think you’d be able to accomplish basic tasks on your website without looking at the screen? Sighted users distinguish interactive controls from text via appearance; screen reader users need to be made aware. Using a screen reader for testing the accessibility of your website is a valuable way to highlight what changes might need to be made. This course will show you how to use some of the most common screen reader software out there to outline any issues you need to rectify on your site. 

The intended audiences for this training include anyone wishing to use a screen reader to test for accessibility of web content, primarily developers and testers. 

Attendees will learn about:

  • Screen reader basics​
  • Different mobile and desktop screen reader software 
  • Browser features and system tools 
  • Screen magnifiers with screen reader readers 
  • Literacy tools
  • Some cool screen reader-related apps​

Related LibGuide: Digital accessibility guide by Digital Education Team

Date:
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Time:
9:30am - 11:00am
Time Zone:
UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
Online:
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Categories:
  Inclusion and accessibility  
Registration has closed.

Event Organizer

Maria Kaffa

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