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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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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

Down arrow key not working properly while using voice over on Mac 10.12.6 Safari 10.1.2

After current Safari version upgrade to 10.1.2 from 10.1.1 the down arrow key stopped working properly when used along with voice over.

Tags: 
  • safari
  • key
  • accessibility
  • voiceover
  • arrow

Pausing in a screen reader for accessibility

Stackoverflow

I have been using the Mac OSX's built in screen-reader for testing my site, I know it's not the best but it's all I have for now. But I'm finding it isn't pausing at the end of elements...

Tags: 
  • html
  • css
  • accessibility
  • screen-readers

Enable a process started from a service in Accessibility on Mac

My bundle structure is like below:

Tags: 
  • osx
  • service
  • accessibility

Checking if a site is 508 compliant

Stackoverflow

I know the Visual Studio 2012 has an accessibility checker that checks for 508 compliance, but a portion of our content is dynamically generated using JavaScript and jQuery, and as such cannot be c

Tags: 
  • javascript
  • jquery
  • html
  • accessibility
  • section508

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

Color Contrast WCAG 2.0 SC 1.4.3 and Video / Motion Content

UX_StackExchange

There is no reference to motion/video found in SC 1.4.3 — simple "images" and "bac

Tags: 
  • accessibility
  • content
  • video
  • wcag
  • inclusive-design

Information Architecture - Navigation - Accessibility

UX_StackExchange

Recently I have worked on a dashboard(Web).
It is a web enterprise product with a lot of data in each view with 20+ views.

Tags: 
  • user-behavior
  • user-expectation
  • accessibility
  • experience
  • click

React-Native: How to make Talkback recognize Touchable components as interactive?

I'm trying to make my React Native app accessible.

In native, when I have a Button, TalkBack says my content description, then the component type and then a hint like:

Tags: 
  • android
  • react-native
  • accessibility

What is the correct way to apply sr-only text to asp:LinkButtons that are variably visible?

I am working to make my code more accessible for screen-readers and I have come across this situation and have been able to find no answer for it.

Tags: 
  • asp.net
  • accessibility
  • screen-readers
  • asplinkbutton

How to test GUI for color blind person? [closed]

Is there a way to test if a GUI is usable for color blind person?

Tags: 
  • user-interface
  • usability
  • accessibility
  • color-blindness

How do you navigate options in a select element using ChromeVox?

When using the ChromeVox screen reader I find that it's possible to navigate to a select box and to select options, but I can't work out how to have the screen reader read out the options, which is

Tags: 
  • accessibility
  • screen-readers

How do I swap primary and secondary mouse buttons from the command line or by using a hotkey without rebooting or compiling a program?

SuperUser

My eight-year-old son is left-handed and I am right-handed. I wish to be able to quickly and easily switch primary and secondary mouse buttons from the command line. We use Windows 10.

Tags: 
  • windows
  • mouse
  • autohotkey
  • accessibility

When does a screenreader read image alt text?

Stackoverflow

Please correct me if I am wrong, but usually screen reader navigation works by pressing the tab key, and usually you do not have (or need) tab-able images.

Tags: 
  • html
  • accessibility
  • screen-readers

How to implement 'Skip to Content' between two frames

Stackoverflow

I am working on a website using frames. The top frame holds the menu items and the bottom frame holds the main content.

How can I href to main frame content section?

Tags: 
  • javascript
  • html
  • iframe
  • vbscript
  • accessibility

Vaadin-grid accessibility - Polymer

Is there any way in which I can make my Vaadin-Grid accessible for screen reader users or even simply by tabbing?

Tags: 
  • html
  • vaadin
  • accessibility
  • vaadin-grid

How can I make screen reader (esp using NVDA) not read an element when focused?

I am currently working on a highly accessible website. How can I make the screen reader not read the (1) associated labels, (2) not indicate if it is checked or not, to a focused checkbox?

Tags: 
  • html
  • css
  • accessibility
  • screen-readers
  • nvda

Video play/stop button WAI-ARIA accessibility advice?

I have in my page "play/Stop Button Element". The button is changed to "play" or "stop" when it's pressed.

Tags: 
  • media-player
  • accessibility
  • wai-aria
  • htmlbutton

iOS accessibility doesn't recognize anything on the screen

I'm trying to make my app accessible (use voice-over properly).

Tags: 
  • ios
  • accessibility

iOS Refresh Accessibility Label

Stackoverflow

I have a button with accessibility label @"a". When the button is pressed, I have a callback that sets the accessibility label button.accessibilityLabel = @"b".

Tags: 
  • ios
  • objective-c
  • accessibility
  • voiceover