screenreaders
Text-to-speech tools
Screenreaders are software programs that convert text and interface elements into synthesized speech or braille output, enabling blind and visually impaired users to navigate computers and mobile devices.
They read aloud what appears on screen—menus, buttons, documents, web pages—and interpret the underlying structure of content.
Web developers design for screenreader compatibility by using semantic HTML and accessibility features: Make sure the images have alt text so screenreaders can describe them.
Concentrated attention point
- cursorOn-screen position indicator
- keyboardArray of input keys
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- headingDirectional course traveled
ARIA · role · button · link · form · menu · toolbar · breadcrumb
Providing help or aid
- JAWSText-to-voice accessibility software
- VoiceOverSpoken interface description software
- ADAThree-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
- inclusionBeing made part
usability · universal design · web accessibility · digital access · compliance · guidelines · audit · remediation
Written substitute for visuals
- labelIdentifying attachment or marker
- captionText accompanying an image
- transcriptVerbatim written account
- audio descriptionSpoken explanation of visuals
image description · semantic · structure · table header · document · PDF · description · status
Converting writing to audio
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- voice outputSpoken sound from device
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
- verbosityUnnecessary word excess
pitch · volume · announce · eloquence · phonetic · echo · interrupt · pause
Of the touching sense
- grade 1Initial elementary level
- grade 2Elementary school's second year
- contractedReduced in size
- uncontractedNot made smaller
focus
Concentrated attention point
heading · ARIA · role · button · link · form · menu · toolbar · breadcrumb · tree view
assistive
Providing help or aid
- JAWSText-to-voice accessibility software
- VoiceOverSpoken interface description software
- ADAThree-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
inclusion · usability · universal design · web accessibility · digital access · compliance · guidelines · audit · remediation · accommodation
alt text
Written substitute for visuals
- labelIdentifying attachment or marker
- captionText accompanying an image
- transcriptVerbatim written account
image description · audio description · semantic · structure · table header · document · PDF · description · status · alert
text-to-speech
Converting writing to audio
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- voice outputSpoken sound from device
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
verbosity · pitch · volume · announce · eloquence · phonetic · echo · interrupt · pause · queue
tactile
Of the touching sense
- grade 1Initial elementary level
- grade 2Elementary school's second year
- contractedReduced in size