[Athen] Screen Reader/Browser Combination

Robert Spangler rspangler1 at udayton.edu
Thu Jul 19 07:59:56 PDT 2018


Yes you're right, I still run into issues with Chrome, especially with
Google apps! Funny, isn't it? This is why I still keep Firefox around,
for the instances where Chrome doesn't cut it. I just find Firefox to be
more sluggish than Chrome.


On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 10:48 AM, Frederick, Kathryn A. <
frederick.273 at osu.edu> wrote:


> When we test websites for screen reader accessibility, we use NVDA and

> FireFox. Chrome presents some browser accessibility challenges, especially

> when using NVDA. I agree, we should all keep Narrator in the back of our

> minds concerning screen reader access.

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> Katie Frederick, Digital Accessibility Specialist

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> The Ohio State University

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> *From:* athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu> *On

> Behalf Of *Robert Spangler

> *Sent:* Thursday, July 19, 2018 10:16 AM

> *To:* Access Technology Higher Education Network <

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> *Subject:* Re: [Athen] Screen Reader/Browser Combination

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> I'm no longer a student, but at one time I was - a blind student! At that

> time I was using Firefox with NVDA but nowadays I am using Chrome, since it

> has improved to a usable level. I would never suggest Internet Explorer as

> most development work now is put towards Firefox/Chrome and improving their

> access with screen readers. Basically, you should be OK with JAWS/NVDA

> with Firefox and Chrome. I use Chrome as my main browser, with Firefox as

> my secondary in case something doesn't work well with Chrome.

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> Chrome is much snappier in performance than Firefox, even since the

> Quantum update. This has been my experience, at least.

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> Robert

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> On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 9:30 AM, Castiglione, Deb A <

> deb.castiglione at cengage.com> wrote:

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> I’ve asked previously about a screen reader/browser combination matrix,

> which does not appear to exist. It has been suggested that testing be

> performed on the current and prior version of JAWS and Internet Explorer,

> NVDA and Firefox, and VoiceOver on iOS. I’m also familiar with the WebAIM

> survey and results.

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> I was curious, however, what the most popular combination is for students

> in higher education. And, are HE students using Chrome? Any input you can

> provide is greatly appreciated.

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> Thanks.

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> Deb

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> What is “essential for some” is almost always “good for all” (Meyer, Rose,

> and Gordon, 2014).

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> Deb Castiglione, EdD, ATP

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> Director, Universal Design & Accessible Technologies

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> Learning Center of Excellence

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> Cengage

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> 5191 Natorp Boulevard, Mason, OH 45040

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> 513-229-1654 / 513-309-6262

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> deb.castiglione at cengage.com

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Robert Spangler
Disability Services Technical Support Specialist
rspangler1 at udayton.edu
Office of Learning Resources (OLR) - RL 023
Ryan C. Harris Learning & Teaching Center (LTC)
University of Dayton | 300 College Park | Dayton, Ohio 45469-1302
Phone: 937-229-2066
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