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Re: Hardware and Software required for Accessibility Testing

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From: Carin Headrick
Date: Dec 3, 2009 6:21AM

I can't answer all of this, but I can say that accessibility levels do vary from screenreader to screenreader. Hmmm is Supernova even updated anymore? It would also be cool if you could get a mac-user to test some stuff, since there are more Voiceover-users out there.

It would also be good if you could test it for ease of use if you only use the keyboard and can't use a mouse because of mobility difficulties.

Carin
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From: Sam S
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Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 7:42 AM
Subject: [WebAIM] Hardware and Software required for Accessibility Testing


Dear All,

I need to to test some websites for accessibility.
The websites should be tested thoroughly for WCAG 2.0 Compliance and need to
provide high level of accessibility/usability.

I would like to know what assistive technology software is needed to do the
testing.
Are multiple screen readers needed or will testing using either JAWS or
Window-Eyes or Supernova suffice ?
If the websites work well with any screen reader such as JAWS, can we say
that it is accessible to the blind ? Does the level of accessibility vary
with different screen readers?

Are screen magnifiers such as ZoomText or MAGic also need to carry out
accessibility testing for low vision persons ?

Are any other assistive devices such also needed to carry out accessibility
testing for persons with motor disabilities ?

Thanks,
Sam