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Re: Another example of role="alert" not being read by NVDA

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From: Chagnon | PubCom
Date: May 16, 2013 1:51PM

Steve wrote: "The difficult part is learning how people use a screen reader,
how they build and maintain a mental model of pages and how they comprehend
what they hear."

So well put, Steve.
I've had disabled people in my near circle of family and friends my entire
life, and I'm always amazed at how each individual adapts in his or her own
way to make things work for them. Well, as much as possible that is.

Our role as developers/designers: to create websites, publications, and
office documents that not only work for sighted and able users, but are
flexible and adaptable for those using AT as well. Understanding our
audience that uses AT - all AT, not just screen readers - is critical.

-Bevi Chagnon
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