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Re: [EXTERNAL] Google Lighthouse with a screen reader?

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From: lynn.holdsworth@gmail.com
Date: May 15, 2018 8:37AM

If I were going down the continuous integration route, I'd probably use a headless browser and automate a lot of what we do. But right now all I want to do is to run Lighthouse over a single-page application in its various states and see how it performs. If Lighthouse is accessible, it isnt' obviously so.

Cheers.

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From: WebAIM-Forum < <EMAIL REMOVED> > On Behalf Of Tim Harshbarger
Sent: 15 May 2018 14:14
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Subject: Re: [WebAIM] [EXTERNAL] Google Lighthouse with a screen reader?

Unless you are looking to write code to integrate Google Lighthouse into a continuous integration system, it sounds like you either access Google Lighthouse from Chrome DevTools or the commandline.

If you find Chrome DevTools accessible enough, then you don't need to install Node to use the features. If you prefer to use the command line, you definitely will need to install Node.

I use a screen reader, but it has been a couple months since I tried working with the Chrome DevTools. If I recall correctly, I think I found some things seemed accessible while others weren't. I think I was able to access the audit tab and review the accessibility information provided there.

Thanks,
Tim

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Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 7:26 AM
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [WebAIM] Google Lighthouse with a screenreader?

Hi all,



Is it possible to use Google Lighthouse with a screenreader without installing NodeJS? I'll do that if I have to, but it's an extra step and I'm lazy.



Cheers.