Best screen reader for use with Canvas?

Betsy_Allen
Betsy_Allen Member
edited March 2019 in CCC Accessibility Center
Our DSPS office is trying to find out if there is an optimal screen reader for students accessing Canvas. What has your experience been? Is there a screen reader you have found works best with Canvas?

Answers

  • Gian
    Gian Member
    edited February 2019
    Hi Betsy
    Sean Keegan may have an answer for this, but the official screen readers supported are:

    Desktop
    • Windows: JAWS and NVDA (latest version for Firefox)
    • Macintosh: VoiceOver (latest version for Safari)
    • There is no screen reader support for Canvas in Chrome, IE11, or Edge browsers
    Mobile AppsIf you have problems using a screen reader with Canvas I suggest you let us know and we will get in touch with Canvas.

    Cheers
    Gian
  • Sean_Keegan
    Sean_Keegan Member
    edited February 2019
    You are also welcome to review the information posted by Instructure regarding an overview of accessibility in the Canvas environment: 
    https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2061-accessibility-within-canvas

    It was last updated October 2018.

    Take care,
    Sean

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