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This demonstration by Tamara Rorie, a Contracts and Compliance Manager, explores web accessibility and screen readers. Learn about screen reader software, who benefits from using it, and various types available. Discover how to ensure your website meets accessibility guidelines for users with visual or cognitive impairments. Find valuable insights on inclusive design principles to make your digital content usable by all. Featured websites offer real-world examples of accessible web design strategies.
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Usable Versus Accessible A Demonstration of Web Site Accessibility Tamara Rorie Contracts and Compliance Manager
What is accessibility? A website, document or application that meets the defined guidelines for screen readers
What is a screen reader? A supplemental piece of software or hardware designed to provide information on the screen to users through synthetic speech
Who uses screen readers? • People who have a variety of visual impairments • People with cognitive disabilities • People who just want to
Who does not use screen readers as a necessity? • People with physical disabilities that do not need the screen spoken to them • People who have hearing impairments
Types of Screen Readers • JAWS • VoiceOver • Window-Eyes • System Access To Go (SATO) • Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) • SuperNova • ZoomText • MAGic • Narrator
Websites for Discussion • www.espn.com • www.usatoday.com • www.astrologyzone.com • www.quickbase.com • www.fda.com