screen-reader-testing

# Screen Reader Testing Practical guide to testing web applications with screen readers for comprehensive accessibility validation. ## When to Use This Skill - Validating screen reader compatibility - Testing ARIA implementations - Debugging assistive technology issues - Verifying form accessibility - Testing dynamic content announcements - Ensuring navigation accessibility ## Core Concepts ### 1. Major Screen Readers | Screen Reader | Platform | Browser | Usage | | ------------- | --------- | -------------- | ----- | | **VoiceOver** | macOS/iOS | Safari | ~15% | | **NVDA** | Windows | Firefox/Chrome | ~31% | | **JAWS** | Windows | Chrome/IE | ~40% | | **TalkBack** | Android | Chrome | ~10% | | **Narrator** | Windows | Edge | ~4% | ### 2. Testing Priority ``` Minimum Coverage: 1. NVDA + Firefox (Windows) 2. VoiceOver + Safari (macOS) 3. VoiceOver + Safari (iOS) Comprehensive Coverage: + JAWS + Chrome (Windows) + TalkBack + Chrome (Android) + Narrator + Edge (Windows) ``` ### 3. Screen Reader Modes | Mode | Purpose | When Used | | ------------------ | ---------------------- | ----------------- | | **Browse/Virtual** | Read content | Default reading | | **Focus/Forms** | Interact with controls | Filling forms | | **Application** | Custom widgets | ARIA applications | ## VoiceOver (macOS) ### Setup ``` Enable: System Preferences → Acce...