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Re: MS Edge Web Browser and Screen Reader Support

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From: Morin, Gary (NIH/OD) [E]
Date: Apr 12, 2016 8:09AM


Let's not forget to include persons with other disabilities and users of other assistive technology, such as speech-to-text/speech recognition software. Testing for ScreenReader compatibility and providing user guidance for such doesn't do anything to help those who use, for example, Dragon NaturallySpeaking (and I suspect that the user populations are fairly comparable - persons with vision impairments and persons with dexterity or upper limb impairments).

Gary


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From: Patrick H. Lauke [mailto: <EMAIL REMOVED> ]
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 11:08 AM
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Subject: Re: [WebAIM] MS Edge Web Browser and Screen Reader Support

On 11/04/2016 15:58, Moore,Michael (Accessibility) (HHSC) wrote:
> Does anyone have information on the current level of support among screen readers for the MS Edge web browser? If so can you share what you know?

Latest I've read about (not had chance to thoroughly test myself) was https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2015/09/25/accessibility-towards-a-more-inclusive-web-with-microsoft-edge-and-windows-10/

However, the upcoming summer update should include a series of improvements to both Microsoft Edge's accessibility support, as well as Narrator.

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