Introduction to Using Screen Readers
Experience how screen readers work and learn to design, build, and test for them. This hands-on course bridges empathy and technical skill, helping teams create content that truly works for all users.
Upcoming Training
Join us for our upcoming session in February, running over 2 sessions:
- Part 1: 25 February
- Part 2: 4 March
Cost: $544.50 +Booking Fee.
Register for the March Introduction to Screen Readers session.
About the Course
This is a two-part, hands-on course that helps teams understand how people use screen readers and how to design, build, and test for them. Youwill experience the tools firsthand, learning to navigate with both desktop and mobile screen readers, and gain practical techniques to identify and fix accessibility barriers that automated tools miss.
Topics
Topics covered by this course include;
- What screen readers are and who uses them
- How screen readers work
- Common barriers
- Why screen reader testing matters: what automation cannot catch
- Deep dive into screen reader features
- Hands-on testing workflow
- Identifying and reporting issues in QA cycles
What You'll Learn
- Explain what screen readers do and who benefits from them
- Recognise the difference between accessible and inaccessible experiences
- Navigate effectively using desktop and mobile screen readers
- Detect and report accessibility issues beyond automated checks
- Build confidence by incorporating screen reader testing into QA and design reviews
Who Should Attend
- Developers, QA/testers, product, and UX teams
- Content creators, designers, and accessibility champions
Duration
Delivered in two live online sessions (approx. 2 hours each).