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How a Native Screen Reader User Manually Tests Websites with JAWS

taught by: Randall Horwitz


Session Summary

During this session I will show how I manually test with JAWS as a native screen reader users. I will cover both good and bad examples of websites.


Description

Have you ever wondered how native screen reader users test for accessibility? Have you ever wondered what shortcuts they use? Well, attend this deep dive session with Randy Horwitz and find out. The first half of this session will describe and demo how he manually tests for accessibility with JAWS, demonstrating both good and bad examples. The second half of the session gets even more interactive, allowing participants to work with Mrl. Horwitz one on one while he spends time answering attendees’ questions. He will also try different websites out for attendees.


Practical Skills

  • Attendees will gain valuable insight into how native screen reader users manually test for accessibility using examples.
  • Greater awareness of what good and bad accessibility is like from a screen reder user's perspective.
  • Deeper understanding of how to improve or ensure the accessibility of digital content in current and future work.