# Accessibility Techniques

## Background Information

-   18F has a detailed U.S. government-focused guide: https://accessibility.18f.gov/
-   The BBC has their comprehensive guide: https://bbc.github.io/accessibility-news-and-you/

## Assistive Technology Categories

### Screen Readers

#### Background information

-   https://webaim.org/techniques/screenreader/
-   The BBC has some guides for testing: https://bbc.github.io/accessibility-news-and-you/accessibility-and-testing-with-assistive-technology

#### Resources for common screen readers

##### JAWS

-   Freedom Scientific has a detailed [JAWS HTML and ARIA support matrix](https://freedomscientific.github.io/VFO-standards-support/) and [a downloable version](https://www.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS) which may be used for up to 40 minutes without a license
-   https://bbc.github.io/accessibility-news-and-you/accessibility-and-testing-with-jaws

##### Windows Narrator

-   https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17173/windows-10-hear-text-read-aloud

##### Apple (macOS and iOS) VoiceOver

-   https://help.apple.com/voiceover/info/guide/
-   https://bbc.github.io/accessibility-news-and-you/accessibility-and-testing-with-voiceover-ios
-   https://bbc.github.io/accessibility-news-and-you/accessibility-and-testing-with-voiceover-os
