screen-readers
Blind users' interface
Screen readers are software programs that convert on-screen text and interface elements into synthesized speech or braille output, enabling blind and visually impaired users to navigate computers and mobile devices.
Web developers design for screen-reader accessibility by adding alternative text to images and using semantic HTML: The site wasn't optimized for screen readers.
Disability-compensating devices and software
- web accessibilityBarrier-free online design
- alt textWritten substitute for visuals
- ARIAWeb accessibility attribute standard
- accessible designCreation usable by everyone
universal design · inclusion · accommodation · adaptive technology · compliance · color contrast · captions · transcripts
Lacking the sense of sight
- visually impairedHaving diminished sight
- low visionSignificant uncorrectable sight loss
- deafblindWithout sight and hearing
- cognitive disabilityImpaired mental functioning
motor impairment · dyslexia · independence · autonomy · empowerment · digital literacy · employment · education
Text-to-voice accessibility software
- VoiceOverSpoken interface description software
- browser extensionWeb navigator add-on
- mobile appTouchscreen device program
- desktop applicationLocally installed software program
Converting writing to audio
- synthetic voiceElectronically produced human-like sound
- speech synthesisArtificially producing vocal audio
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
- pitchFrequency of sound
volume · verbosity · phonetic · voice output · multilingual
Labels for text sections
- landmarksDistinctive, recognizable locations
- arrow keysCursor movement buttons
- shortcutsQuicker methods or paths
- buttonsSmall disc fasteners
menus · tables · regions · focus mode · rotor
assistive technology
Disability-compensating devices and software
- web accessibilityBarrier-free online design
- alt textWritten substitute for visuals
- ARIAWeb accessibility attribute standard
accessible design · universal design · inclusion · accommodation · adaptive technology · compliance · color contrast · captions · transcripts · disability
blind
Lacking the sense of sight
- visually impairedHaving diminished sight
- low visionSignificant uncorrectable sight loss
- deafblindWithout sight and hearing
cognitive disability · motor impairment · dyslexia · independence · autonomy · empowerment · digital literacy · employment · education · self-reliance
JAWS
Text-to-voice accessibility software
- VoiceOverSpoken interface description software
- browser extensionWeb navigator add-on
- mobile appTouchscreen device program
text-to-speech
Converting writing to audio
- synthetic voiceElectronically produced human-like sound
- speech synthesisArtificially producing vocal audio
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
pitch · volume · verbosity · phonetic · voice output · multilingual
headings
Labels for text sections
- landmarksDistinctive, recognizable locations
- arrow keysCursor movement buttons
- shortcutsQuicker methods or paths
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