[access-uk] Re: Accessible theme and audio vs screenreaders
- From: Jonathan <digitaltoast@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:18:13 +0000
I was hoping for a bit more input regarding design, but here's where I'm at now.
http://www.rgpc.co.uk/tntest/input2.php
Needs sound on, obviously. There's only 4 in the database for the
test, try typing a couple of different cities round the country.
I've read many many many guides to making it accessible including the
one from RNIB; things like making sure you don't have to click into
the form first, and making sure "enter" works rather than clicking a
button.
I realise the flash player isn't ideal for everyone, an alternative
player will play if no flash when fully launched, but this is mainly
just testing the overall system and layout for usability.
I'm most interested to know whether screen readers clash with the
audio player. And should I also have audio on the first page?
On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 10:43 PM, Jonathan <digitaltoast@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> If I wanted to build a site for visually impaired rather than blind
> users, providing I cut out most of the text they have on the demo
> site, would you say this would be acceptable from a colour and
> contrast perspective? http://wp-themes.com/neutica/
>
> Secondly, for those that are totally blind and rely on screenreaders,
> what happens when the site serves up audio that plays automatically?
>
> For example, if I display some text on screen in large print, I also
> want a sound file reading that text, rather than having an automated
> screen reader do it.
>
> For example, does Homer, WebbIE, Webanywhere or whatever you use,
> pause before reading? I am trying to avoid "sound collisions". Perhaps
> a 5 second pause before the audio plays, and text at the top which
> says "Audio follows, please temporarily disable your browser screen
> reader" or something?
>
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