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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +id: screen-reader-on-accessibility |
| 3 | +title: Screen Reader |
| 4 | +sidebar_label: Screen Reader |
| 5 | +description: Test your app's accessibility with LambdaTest's Screen Reader as per the WCAG standards. |
| 6 | +keywords: |
| 7 | + - screen reader |
| 8 | + - framework on lambdatest |
| 9 | + - accessibility |
| 10 | +url: https://www.lambdatest.com/support/docs/screen-reader-on-accessibility/ |
| 11 | +site_name: LambdaTest |
| 12 | +slug: screen-reader-on-accessibility/ |
| 13 | +--- |
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| 38 | +A Screen Reader is an assistive technology tool that converts digital content on screens into audio output or Braille for users with visual impairments. More than a simple text-to-speech tool, it acts as a comprehensive digital interpreter, transforming complex visual interfaces into navigable auditory or tactile experiences. It helps users with visual disabilities to interact with digital content with unprecedented independence and depth. |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +## Why Do We Need Screen Readers? |
| 41 | +Screen readers are essential for making digital environments accessible to visually impaired users. It helps to: |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +- **Enhance Inclusivity :** Users with visual disabilities can access and interact with websites, applications, and digital content. |
| 44 | +- **Support Compliance :** Ensure adherence to accessibility standards like WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and legal regulations such as ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Section 508. |
| 45 | +- **Improve Usability :** Highlight areas where the user experience can be improved for all users, not just those with visual impairments. |
| 46 | +- **Boost Engagement :** Make websites and applications more usable for a diverse audience, improving user satisfaction and reach. |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +## Screen Reader Support in LambdaTest Accessibility Testing |
| 49 | +LambdaTest supports the following screen readers during Accessibility Testing: |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +- **NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)** – Windows |
| 52 | +- **VoiceOver** – macOS |
| 53 | +- **TalkBack** – Android |
| 54 | +> 📕 To learn more about using TalkBack for Android devices, refer to the [TalkBack Documentation](https://www.lambdatest.com/support/docs/screen-reader-on-real-devices-app/). |
| 55 | +
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| 56 | +These tools allow developers and testers to evaluate how well their applications or websites perform for visually impaired users, ensuring accessibility compliance and usability. |
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