We encourage staff to learn about screen readers and become familiar with common problems screen reader users encounter.
Because effective screen reader testing requires multiple devices and software, along with a lot of practice, we recommend this testing be conducted only by Penn's accessibility team or from a staff member who is specifically trained in using screen readers. Please contact web-accessibility@upenn.edu for screen reader testing or training assistance.
Recommended Screen Reader and Browser Combinations
- Mac: Safari and VoiceOver
- Windows: Firefox and NVDA
General Screen Reader Guides and Resources
VoiceOver
All Apple devices had a built-in screen reader called VoiceOver. VoiceOver is best used with Safari (both on MacOS and iOS).
VoiceOver Guides and Resources
- VoiceOver Getting Started Guide
- Using VoiceOver to Evaluate Web Accessibility
- VoiceOver Keyboard Shortcuts Guide
NVDA for Windows
Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) is a free program for the Windows platform.