epubtest.org: Results for EBSCO Reader, JAWS 2020, Windows 10, Chrome

EBSCO Reader

Assistive Technology: JAWS 2020
OS: Windows 10
Browser: Chrome

Tested with Braille: No
Tested with Screenreader: Yes
Input type: Keyboard

Results for Basic Functionality: 73.33%

Test book used: Fundamental Accessibility Tests: Basic Functionality, version 1.0.0

Summary

Generally, screen reader access with JAWS worked well. Page navigation and bookmarks are missing features.

Test ID

Name

Description

Result

Notes

file-010

Operating system/Platform accessibility

If you are using a hardware device, it can be started independently and essential accessibility for starting and exiting applications is available.

Pass

With JAWS loaded in Windows start Chrome browser and navigate to the site.

file-110

The reading system can be activated independently

If you are using a reading app that requires you to create an online account then the complete getting started process should be accessible.

Pass

No issues faced in login

file-210

Open content

Open the Fundamental Accessibility Test book in the reading system.

Pass

The test books were preloaded in the catalog. It was possible to select the intended book from the list.

file-310

Listing documents

Check if you can navigate inside the bookshelf.

Pass

The bookshelf is accessible with JAWS. The screen reader focus is not synchronized with display. The control to view next set of books needs to be used manually. JAWS can read the book titles which are not on screen.

nav-005

The table of contents in the app presents the content hierarchy

Check if the table of Contents is accessible and its hierarchy is presented correctly by the reading system

Pass

The TOC is presented as a nested list, the main sections can be collapsed and expanded with keyboard and JAWS.

nav-010

Navigate to chapters through the Table of Contents

Check if you can navigate to a section by using the table of contents.

Pass

The screen reader focus lands at the desired location after selecting a topic in TOC.

nav-110

Navigate content by pages

Check if you can navigate the content by pages.

Fail

Print page navigation not supported.

nav-210

Navigate forward and backward through reflowed content

Use any control or command to navigate forward and backwards in the book content.

Pass

Screen reader text navigation keystrokes are working as expected.

nav-310

Read navigation information

Use the "Where am I?" or any other similar command available in the reading system and check if you can get information about your current position in the book.

Fail

Percentage read or current page number cannot be determined without losing reading position. The name of current section can be checked from the JAWS headings list [INS+F6].

nav-410

Perform a search, review the search results

Perform a search, review the search results and navigate to the selected search result in the content.

Pass

nav-510

Move across chapters without using TOC

Check if you can move across chapters without having to use the Table of Contents.

Pass

The next and previous chapter button can be used. Ideally keystrokes should be provided for easy access.

anno-010

Add a Bookmark or Highlight

Some reading systems may have a Highlight feature in place of Bookmarks. The tests for Bookmarks may then be performed with Highlights.

Fail

Bookmark feature not provided.

anno-110

Review and navigate Bookmarks or Highlights

Check if you can review and navigate Bookmarks or Highlights.

Fail

Bookmark feature not provided.

anno-210

Add a note

Add a Note at this location in the book. Provide a few lines of text in the Note.

Pass

Notes could be added but highlighting is not supported.

anno-310

Review and navigate Notes

Check if you can review and navigate Notes.

Pass

The notes could be read and edited. The navigation to page containing the note is not entirely predictable.

Results for Non-Visual Reading: 85.71%

Test book used: Fundamental Accessibility Tests: Non-Visual Reading, version 1.0.0

Summary

Generally, screen reader access with JAWS worked well. Navigating with internal hyperlinks took the focus to the start of the chapter, which is really problematical for navigating end notes and supplementary content such as extended descriptions. It was not possible to copy text.

Test ID

Name

Description

Result

Notes

reading-010

Initiate "read from here"

Focus on the beginning of a paragraph or a sentence and initiate reading. Reading should continue until interrupted by the user or at the end of the current document, e.g. current chapter. The text being read should preferably remain in view, but this is not a requirement to pass the test.

Pass

The read all commands reads the document till end of chapter

reading-110

Stop and resume reading

Initiate reading from any point in the book. Stop reading and note the last read position. Initiate reading again and check if reading starts at the last read location.

Pass

Worked as expected

reading-210

All text should be read in the proper order

Sample text has been provided to test the reading order. The Paragraph 2 should be read after Paragraph 1. Note that visually Paragraph 2 is placed to the left of Paragraph 1 but it is second in the reading order.

Pass

Worked as expected.

reading-310

Image alternate text reading

Ensure that the alternate text for the image is available.

Pass

reading-410

Change reading speed

It should be possible to adjust (increase/decrease) the speed of reading. This test should be performed using the Assistive Technology being used for accessibility evaluation.

Pass

Worked as expected.

reading-510

TTS allows pause for headings, paragraphs, list items, etc

The user should be able to identify the difference between content items such as headings, paragraphs or list items by sufficient pauses in the TTS reading or appropriate formatting in the Braille device.

Pass

All screen reader table navigation works as expected.

reading-610

Navigate between the cells, rows and columns in the table

Check if you can navigate between the rows and columns of the table

Pass

All screen reader table navigation works as expected.

reading-710

Navigate between internal hyperlinks

Check if you can navigate between internal hyperlinks.

Fail

The screen reader focus does not return to the correct location from a back link. The back link returns to the beginning of the chapter. This presents a major problem if extended descriptions are included using the back link technique.

reading-810

Move to the next block item

Check if you can move to the next available page element e.g. paragraph, image or table by using a common key/gesture like swipe right, down arrow etc.

Pass