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From: David Engebretson Jr.
Date: Jul 17, 2020 8:36PM

So, no is the answer. A native screen reader user has to default to screen
reader fidgeting in order to have an equivalent experience to the keyboard
only user, right?

Basically: There is no way to directly emulate the user experience of a
keyboard only user if you are using a screen reader.

It's fine... just frustrating sometimes, ya know? Screen readers can add
complexities into the equation of w3 compliant web access. I haven't found a
way to check color contrast as efficiently as my sighted peers. I haven't
found a way to efficiently inspect controls in the multiple browsers I use.
I can do lots of things efficiently with a screen reader but empathizing
with folks who have perceptual abilities that require different modes of
perception are often, simply, frustrating.

Best,
David