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Rise Storyline Blocks & Screen Readers
Hi there, I saw this conversation still open so figured I could join here vs creating new. I have worked with Steven on an issue with lightboxes a while back and it ended up being a bug. But I still really struggle (not knowing how screen readers fully work) on when to use tab vs spacebar vs arrow up or arrow down within RISE to even get the course started and then move through the course particularly getting to a storyline block in and out of it. I am adding one of my review links for a module in RISE and was wondering is anyone willing to help me guide through it with NVDA, I feel like I have done everything I can with regard to focus order, alt text, tags for images (and left blank for decorative), captions, transcripts, but all the extra audio that the screen reader reads before the actual content in the course is so confusing for me. Wonder if Articulate would run a few sessions teaching folks how to use NVDA/JAWS commands to go through a RISE and Storyline course, I think many of us would watch. Anyway attaching a link to one of my RISE courses that I think is accessible in case someone is able to help me walk through it. https://360.articulate.com/review/content/f29bcc6a-def4-49ac-beab-3f319f08030e/review
Hi Teresa, I have recently finished a major project for the organisation that focusses on users with disability. I too was very unaware of what to do when designing in RISE and Storyline. Its been a massive learning curve for me. We also engaged with a group that offered a fee for service where we connected with a person who used only a screen reader to navigate. The funded project last for about 2 years from engaging with focus groups - development - design - and testing. We had regular meetings where the package was tested by this person. It was a 'train wreck' to start with, but then as I did much PD about the skill I slowly learnt how to re-design RISE and Storyline. It was like 'xmas' to me when the person navigated all the course using a JAWS screen reader without issues, but it took a lot of development to get it to that stage -- that was a great day for me professionally. Anyway I'd be happy to pop into the review link for you. I have NVDA loaded on a USB stick, so my PC doesn't need to be impacted by a screen reader. Having a screen reader actively read the screen is definitely 'trip'. I'll get back to you soon later today. I need to get some work done this morning then happy to give it a test drive with the NVDA reader. Check back later. Take Care.