Learn the Basics of Navigating with Android’s TalkBack Screen Reader [Video]

Rob Dodson explains how TalkBack mobile screen reader works

Web accessibility means anyone can access the content on your website, no matter what device or tool they use.

That could mean they use a mouse, keyboard, or trackpad on their computer, laptop, or digital device.

Or they may use assistive technology to navigate and consume content on your website or web application. Continue reading Learn the Basics of Navigating with Android’s TalkBack Screen Reader [Video]

Best Practices for Conducting an Accessibility Review

Joe Welinske standing at podium, in front of attendees seated in white chairs, projector screens on either side of the lectern

At the July 2017 joint meetup of the &UX Chicago and Chicago Digital Accessibility and Inclusive Design groups, Joe Welinske, accessibility specialist at Blink UX, presented a case study of their accessibility review of the new VeriCite product.

Welinske explained their review method, issues encountered during the review, and how they conveyed the results to their client. Continue reading Best Practices for Conducting an Accessibility Review

Learn How to Use ChromeVox Next Screen Reader [Videos]

Key sequence of shift + search key overlay on the Google Accessibility

When Chrome 56 was released in January 2017, people were excited with the new features, including:

  • Faster page loading
  • HTML 5 by default (disabling the Adobe Flash player)
  • Notification warning for non-secure websites
  • Ability for web apps to communicate with nearby Bluetooth devices

One of the new features I think many people may have overlooked in Chrome 56 was the new ChromeVox screen reader. Continue reading Learn How to Use ChromeVox Next Screen Reader [Videos]