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Screen Reader Compatibility (JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover)

About Screen Reader Compatibility (JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover)

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For millions of people who are blind or have low vision, screen readers are the key to the digital world. This software converts on-screen text to speech, but it relies on a well-structured website to provide a coherent experience. Our Screen Reader Compatibility Testing ensures your site is not just readable, but truly usable for these users. We go beyond automated checks, manually testing your website with common screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver. Our experts evaluate if images have proper alt text, if forms are correctly labeled, if heading structures are logical, and if dynamic content is announced correctly. We ensure the experience for a screen reader user is as seamless and intuitive as it is for a sighted user, fulfilling a core tenet of WCAG compliance.

Our Framework

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Step 1

Test Platform Configuration

We set up a comprehensive test environment with the latest versions of leading screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) and popular browser combinations (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) to mirror what your users actually use in the real world.

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Content Structure Verification

Our testers navigate your site, verifying that all content is announced in a logical order. We check for correct use of headings (H1-H6) to form an outline, proper list formatting, and clear link text that makes sense out of context.

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Step 3

Alternative Text for Images

We ensure that every meaningful image has descriptive alternative text ("alt text") that accurately conveys its purpose. For decorative images, we verify they are correctly hidden from screen readers to avoid unnecessary noise and confusion.

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Step 4

Interactive Component Testing

This is a critical step where we test all forms, buttons, and custom widgets. We verify that every form control has an explicit label, that error messages are announced clearly, and that ARIA attributes are used correctly for complex components.

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Dynamic Content & ARIA Test

We test how the screen reader handles content that changes without a page reload, such as pop-up notifications or live updates. We ensure ARIA live regions are used to announce these important changes to the user at the appropriate time.

Our Expertise

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Go Beyond Compliance to True Usability

We don't just check boxes. Our manual testing ensures the experience for screen reader users is logical, efficient, and frustration-free, not just technically compliant.

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Open Your Site to Millions of New Users

Make your products and services available to the large and growing community of people who rely on screen readers for digital access, expanding your potential market.

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Benefit from Expert User Insight

Our team includes native screen reader users who provide authentic feedback on your site's usability, uncovering issues that automated tools and sighted testers miss.

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