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JAWS Accessibility Testing Feedback On Rise
Articulate has made a lot of progress making Rise more accessible. I recently had a colleague test a Rise course using JAWS. The course includes all the different accessible blocks Articulate recomm...
Hello Auston, thank you for the post on JAWS accessibility on 25th May. I am currently working on a project for my organisation where I am designing 4 (RISE 360) learning packages. I was asked to ensure the packages were accessible for screen readers and keyboard navigation. I've done much research via the Articulate feeds and sites about this and read most of the web pages. I have now designed a package and have only used blocks for: paragraph, 4-grid image grid, video with (cc), numbered list, image & text, tabs block, 2-column para, labeled graphic. I believe I've used the elements that comply with WCAG 2.1 AA. Reading from your original post here, JAWS would be ok with my RISE course. I haven't installed any SR software on my machine in case it effects the functionality of my pc. Given the blocks I've used, is there a need to install anything on my machine to test accessibility, or is there a way to share my course with someone who can test the accessibility aspect in a more authentic way. Appreciate your help.
HI Kim,
I'm sorry for not getting back to you sooner. If you are using only accessible Rise blocks there is a good chance that your course is compatible with screen reading software. I recommend ensuring that you are using headings to break up the content. This makes a long page of course content much easier to navigate. Also ensure that you are using alt text to describe any meaningful images or "" to hide decorative items. I am attaching a draft of a Rise checklist that might be useful.
Hi Auston, I have read the reports and information on Articulate about "accessibility". There's alot to absorb but it looks like I'm on the right track. Thanks for the ("") tip to hide decorative items, I will go back and do this! I will be adding video and some SL later so shall keep reading widely via Articulate. Grateful for the support!
No problem, Kim. Check out that Rise checklist too I attached in the previous post. Please let me know if you or anyone on the form has any feedback. I think you are on the right track to making sure your course is accessible.
