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Are tables readable with screen readers in PDFs? (self.Blind)
submitted 8y ago by tqi
My partner is an academic and uses Word to make her syllabus. In a few places she uses tables with rows and columns for assignments, due dates and things like that.
She gave the template to a friend who showed it to someone else at a meeting who scoffed and said it wasn't ADA compliant because screen readers can't read tables.
I had a visually impaired buddy a few years ago, and he used JAWS. It seemed pretty robust, so I was surprised to hear this.
Anyone have experience? Can screen readers see tables?
She gave the template to a friend who showed it to someone else at a meeting who scoffed and said it wasn't ADA compliant because screen readers can't read tables.
I had a visually impaired buddy a few years ago, and he used JAWS. It seemed pretty robust, so I was surprised to hear this.
Anyone have experience? Can screen readers see tables?
NationalBraillePress 1 points
There are several factors that can affect this. I think the most important is the user's ability. I know several blind users who have no problems navigating and understanding information presented in table format while other users are more comfortable using other formats.
thatsnotgneiss 1 points
My experience is that some screen readers can struggle with them. If in doubt, ask the department at the University who handles disability accommodations.
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