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This listing is a compilation of both questions asked in-site and questions related to accessibility themes gathered from different sources (stackoverflow, UX Stack Exchange).

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Make screen reader to read only the row that changed when all table is reloaded

Stackoverflow

I have a table with multiple rows and columns. This table as a whole is reloaded by AJAX once in a while.

Tags: 
  • html
  • accessibility
  • jaws-screen-reader
  • aria-live

Screen readers and Javascript

Stackoverflow

I'm creating a website for a reading service for the blind and visually impaired and I'm using JavaScript (with jQuery) to print some stuff to some of the pages

Tags: 
  • javascript
  • jquery
  • accessibility
  • screen-readers
  • jaws-screen-reader

Controlling screen reader form behavior

Stackoverflow

I have following form with input fields in my angular 2 Application

Tags: 
  • angular
  • accessibility
  • jaws-screen-reader

accessibility - focus lock breaks by arrow keys when using JAWS

Stackoverflow

I have a function that locks the focus inside a dialog.

Tags: 
  • jquery
  • accessibility
  • jaws-screen-reader
  • arrow-keys

JAWS execute ctrl click

We're using JAWS to test accessibility in our web application on IE11. One of our controls requires a CTRL + click to bring up a context menu.

Tags: 
  • accessibility
  • jaws-screen-reader

Jaws does not read the anchor tag text change when clicking on enter in IE

Stackoverflow

I have an anchor tag in my code like this.

Tags: 
  • javascript
  • internet-explorer
  • accessibility
  • jaws-screen-reader

div button accessibility clickable

Stackoverflow

I have a div element (which has another div inside it) which currently has role="button".
This element is under the body, and this creates a violation when

Tags: 
  • accessibility
  • wai-aria
  • screen-readers
  • jaws-screen-reader
  • wcag2.0

ng-click and jaws compatibility

Stackoverflow

in a web page, I am trying to open an overlay with the help of ng-click and there is no href available for this with the help of java script, respective overlay is being called.

Tags: 
  • accessibility
  • angularjs-ng-click
  • jaws-screen-reader

Accessibility of confirm dialog in chrome

The confirmation dialogues in chrome are not accessible to JAWS screenreader (Version 18.0.2945).

Tags: 
  • google-chrome
  • dialog
  • accessibility
  • onbeforeunload
  • jaws-screen-reader

aria-live on textarea not working with JAWS

I am using html textarea to simulate a command prompt. On typing a command command (e.g. ipconfig) and hitting Enter key, the command output gets appended to to the text.

Tags: 
  • textarea
  • accessibility
  • jaws-screen-reader
  • nvda
  • aria-live

What are differences between NVDA and Jaws screen readers?

Could some one please help with differences between those two screen readers? As I was faced with one issue while testing the accessibility using them.

Tags: 
  • accessibility
  • jaws-screen-reader
  • nvda

Accessibility (JAWS) - Dropdown list with jQuery chosen library

It's the first time I post here so please accept my apologies if this question has already been addressed in any way or I'm not following the correct guidelines.

Tags: 
  • javascript
  • accessibility
  • jquery-chosen
  • jaws-screen-reader

JAWS screen reader handles unchecked radio button as 'partially checked'

I am using JAWS version 15 to test my page on Google Chrome that contains a set of related radio buttons, none of which are checked initially.

Tags: 
  • html
  • radio-button
  • accessibility
  • jaws-screen-reader

Prevent background items from receiving focus while modal overlay is covering them?

Stackoverflow

I am working on making an overlay modal more accessible. It works essentially like this JSFiddle.

Tags: 
  • accessibility
  • wai-aria
  • voiceover
  • screen-readers
  • jaws-screen-reader