Screen Reader Accessibility

The cluster centers on concerns about a web technique's compatibility with screen readers, debating its impact on accessibility for visually impaired users and potential violations of standards like ADA.

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Sample Comments

edflsafoiewq Apr 20, 2023 View on HN

Doesn't seem any worse for screen readers than for the rest of us.

aventrix Jun 12, 2019 View on HN

Seems to me this would interfere with the accessibility of the website for those that use screen readers.

jonathanlb Nov 9, 2023 View on HN

Hmm interesting. I'm curious what this means for accessibility and screen readers.

rustc Mar 26, 2025 View on HN

This would be terrible for accessibility for users using a screen reader.

dairem Sep 15, 2010 View on HN

How does that work for people with accessibility issues, e.g. people using screen readers?

ghusbands Nov 6, 2021 View on HN

This would have huge accessibility issues, breaking screen readers and the like.

Ryan_Goosling Jan 9, 2021 View on HN

So I'm guessing this isn't accessible for screen readers?

Tade0 Apr 11, 2019 View on HN

That would do nothing for screen readers thus compromising accessibility.

haswell May 3, 2023 View on HN

I wondered if it's for accessibility reasons. Possibly a better experience for screen readers and such.

RyanGoosling May 12, 2021 View on HN

what about screen readers for blind people (aka accessibility)?