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Help me improve screen readers (self.Blind)
submitted by meth_spook
Hi, everyone, I'm studying to be an interaction designer focused on accessibility and I'm currently writing a report on screen readers. It would help me a lot if you'd want to fill out a form I made to research people's opinions on screen readers.
I understand if these posts might be annoying to some people, but I'm really doing this for a good cause and if even just one of you would want to help out, it would mean so much to me!
The link to the survey is below, it shouldn't take more than 15 minutes to complete and even if you don't feel like doing it, I hope you all have a great day!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSVnm8x5BSQzu69O4LtyF10QGYmULZGX9XVBVELiy-qxiR3A/viewform?usp=sf_link
I understand if these posts might be annoying to some people, but I'm really doing this for a good cause and if even just one of you would want to help out, it would mean so much to me!
The link to the survey is below, it shouldn't take more than 15 minutes to complete and even if you don't feel like doing it, I hope you all have a great day!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSVnm8x5BSQzu69O4LtyF10QGYmULZGX9XVBVELiy-qxiR3A/viewform?usp=sf_link
BenandGracie 3 points 3y ago
I took the survey, and I answered all the questions, but I found a few problems. First off, this survey doesn't take in to acct those of us who use multiple screen readers throughout the day. Some days I might use three or four different screen readers on three or four different devices.
The second issue I had, was you were missing some screen readers, but someone else already mentioned that. The only thing I would add is screen readers are on other devices besides computers, tablets, and phones. I use one on my TV.
The third thing, and this just might be me, is what did my class level have to do with anything? I don't think I have ever come across that in one of these surveys.
The second issue I had, was you were missing some screen readers, but someone else already mentioned that. The only thing I would add is screen readers are on other devices besides computers, tablets, and phones. I use one on my TV.
The third thing, and this just might be me, is what did my class level have to do with anything? I don't think I have ever come across that in one of these surveys.
meth_spook [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Thank you for taking they survey, I realized I should have added more options, definitely, and I will improve that in the future. Both when it comes to different screen readers and devices. Unfortunately I can't change it at this point since the data would be inconsistent.
The class level was because some screen readers are very expensive and I wanted to see if this effected a person's choice of screen reader but I also wanted to make the point in my report that all screen readers should be free and come with the device. The same way that sighted people have instant access to the device they have bought, if that makes sense? As a low income person I would feel very annoyed having saved up for a PC and then having to pay $100 for JAWS for example.
I hope I answered your question adequately, and thank you again for your help, I really appreciate it!
The class level was because some screen readers are very expensive and I wanted to see if this effected a person's choice of screen reader but I also wanted to make the point in my report that all screen readers should be free and come with the device. The same way that sighted people have instant access to the device they have bought, if that makes sense? As a low income person I would feel very annoyed having saved up for a PC and then having to pay $100 for JAWS for example.
I hope I answered your question adequately, and thank you again for your help, I really appreciate it!
Laser_Lens_4 2 points 3y ago
Jaws costs a hell of a lot more than a hundred bucks.
That's why nvda kicks so much ass. it's completely free and it does some stuff better than jaws and it's not built around internet explorer. really the only advantage jaws has is that it's what governments and institutions will by and let run on their machines
That's why nvda kicks so much ass. it's completely free and it does some stuff better than jaws and it's not built around internet explorer. really the only advantage jaws has is that it's what governments and institutions will by and let run on their machines
meth_spook [OP] 1 points 3y ago
I based the number on the upfront cost I saw last I checked, since I never bought JAWS I have no idea, but I heard from another guy that he paid first like $130 and then he had to pay another like 170 bucks for an upgrade or something, so yeah, I understand it's a lot more expensive than that. I just don't have all the information.
CloudyBeep 1 points 3y ago
JAWS isn't built around IE. In fact, Freedom Scientific/Vispero now advises people to use Firefox or Chrome.
BenandGracie 2 points 3y ago
You did, and I wish you luck with your project.
meth_spook [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Thank you!
Laser_Lens_4 2 points 3y ago
There are a lot of screenreaders you didn't include. Talkback, for one, is a lot more popular than Samsung voice assistant. On the desktop side though you've got stuff like system access, dolphin, orca, and fenrir for the Linux command line.
Edit: Chromevox is a thing as well on Chrome OS
Edit: Chromevox is a thing as well on Chrome OS
meth_spook [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Thank you, I will check out the ones I don't know and I even have orca and I didn't think about it LOL, I just took the four ones I thought was most common, but I am always open to being proved wrong!
CloudyBeep 2 points 3y ago
The WebAim surveys show which are the mostpopular, and it would be advisable to use their list since more than1000 people complete their screen reader surveys.
meth_spook [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Thank you for the information, I should have done that, and I regret not doing more research before doing the survey.
TheFake_VIP_yt 1 points 3y ago
I've completed the survey and I think your research and work in this field is absolutely essential. I'm **very** interested in all facets of screen reader design and operation and look forward to hereing from you in the future with regards to any findings or plans you have made.
meth_spook [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Thank you so much! And if people are interested here, I'll definitely post any interesting updates and such.
bradley22 1 points 3y ago
I filled out the survey.
meth_spook [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Thank you so much!
bradley22 1 points 3y ago
No problem.
bradley22 1 points 3y ago
How will me filling out your survey improve screen readers?
meth_spook [OP] 2 points 3y ago
That's a fair point, Since it will be my job when I finish university to develope and accessibility test these kinds of things, the more I know from actual real users the more I can hopefully impact the functionality and make it better.
bradley22 2 points 3y ago
Sounds good :)
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