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From: Ryan Hemphill
Date: Apr 9, 2012 2:54PM

#1 - There is no means (I have researched) online to detect a screen reader
on the web at this point. Woud be nice, though - huh?

#2 - Most people don't do that. There's simply too much javascript at this
point to turn it off and expect a fully functioning site. Those that still
do so would be the minority as there are precious few cases these days
where that will work out anymore.


Ryan

On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 4:22 PM, Karla Kmetz < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I had a couple questions from a coworker that I do not know the answer to.
> I would appreciate any input or information.
>
>
> 1. Is there a way to detect usage of screen readers and/or any other
> assistive technology accessing a website (ie through google analytics)?
> 2. Do some AT users turn off Javascript when browsing the web?
>
> Thank you,
> Karla
>
> --
> *Karla Kmetz, M.Ed.*
> Instructional Designer
> Distance Learning and Instructional Media Services
> University of South Florida St. Petersburg, POY 239
> Phone: 727-873-4474
> > > >



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