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Re: Testing with Screen Readers (was RE: Wai Aria how useful?)

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From: Langum, Michael J
Date: Jul 28, 2010 6:48AM

John writes:
> The other point that must be considered is that to really be able to 'test' with any screen-reader,
> you should be a daily screen-reader user. ....

I agree in principle, but in the "real world" time and resources do not permit the additional time and cost of testing by "a daily screen-reader user."

I am only able to do detailed testing at the code level (e.g. "alt" text; semantic structure; <label> for <input>, column and row headers, etc. We do randomized testing on some content, and react immediately if we get any user complaints.

Jared, Do you think there might be value in doing a survey on testing methodologies? Do developers actually test? Do they go beyond the use of automated testing tools? Do they do "functional" testing with various AT products? Do they do this functional testing on each file developed?

-- Mike




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