Step-By-Step Screen Reader Testing with NVDA and JAWS

One of the best ways to know if your document is truly accessible is to test it with a screen reader. But let’s be honest, most people who try get overwhelmed fast. The random voices, lack of visual cues, and sense of losing control – it’s enough to make anyone shut down their computer. Not anymore.

In this episode, Dax and Chad break down their real-world screen reader testing workflow and show you how to take back control. You’ll learn the essential keyboard shortcuts, how to avoid common issues like untagged pages, blank paragraphs, and overly verbose alt text, and why hands-on testing is the missing link in most accessibility efforts. Whether you’re using NVDA or JAWS, this episode is packed with practical, approachable tips to help you test with confidence.

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