epubtest.org: Results for EasyReader 8.0.2, JAWS 18, Windows 10

EasyReader 8.0.2

Assistive Technology: JAWS 18
OS: Windows 10

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

Results for Basic Functionality: 60%

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

These tests were done by Prashant Ranjan Verma.

Summary

EasyReader has been designed for reading text with the in-built TTS feature. With this read aloud most features are supported. The book content is also accessible with screen reader and web page navigation keys can be used for reading. Print page navigation is not supported.

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

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

file-210

Open content

Open the Fundamental Accessibility Test book in the reading system.

Pass

file-310

Listing documents

Check if you can navigate inside the bookshelf.

Pass

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

Fail

The TOC presented as a tree-view is accessible. However, the app is not loading the current hierarchy and sequence of sections. It misses out few h1s.

nav-010

Navigate to chapters through the Table of Contents

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

Fail

After selecting an item in the TOC, the screen reader focus does not move to the desired section, instead the screen reader tends to read the document from top. The read aloud feature however can be started from the selected section.

nav-110

Navigate content by pages

Check if you can navigate the content by pages.

Fail

Print page breaks 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

All text reading and navigation keystrokes of the screen reader can be used.

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.

Pass

The current section name can be determined by opening the sections list (INS +F7). The percentage read information is available in the status bar (INS+PgDn).

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

The screen reader focus may not move precisely to the searched term. The screen reader on-screen search feature can be used for better navigation.

nav-510

Move across chapters without using TOC

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

Fail

The TOC needs to be used to move to the next HTML document inside the EPUB.

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.

Pass

Use INS+3 pass through command and then press B to add a bookmark.

anno-110

Review and navigate Bookmarks or Highlights

Check if you can review and navigate Bookmarks or Highlights.

Fail

The bookmarks list is accessible. However, the screenreader focus does not move to the bookmarked location, rather starts reading from top of document. This feature is more accessible when using read aloud feature.

anno-210

Add a note

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

Pass

Press Shift+B after pass through command to add notes.

anno-310

Review and navigate Notes

Check if you can review and navigate Notes.

Fail

After selecting a note in the list, the screen reader focus does not move to it, instead reading starts from top of document.

Results for Non-Visual Reading: 92.86%

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

These tests were done by Prashant Ranjan Verma.

Summary

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

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

The read aloud feature remembers the last read location. With screen reader resuming is not simple. To save the reding position across sessions when using the screen reader, press Enter at last read location to highlight it.

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

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

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

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 Jaws table navigation commands are supported

reading-710

Navigate between internal hyperlinks

Check if you can navigate between internal hyperlinks.

Fail

The link can be selected but cannot be activated.

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

reading-910

Navigate by characters

Check if it is possible to navigate to next and previous character in the book text by way of any command or gesture.

Pass

reading-1010

Navigate by words

Check if it is possible to navigate to next and previous word in the book text by way of any command or gesture.

Pass

reading-1110

Navigate by lines

Check if it is possible to navigate to next and previous line in the book text by way of any command or gesture.

Pass

reading-1210

Navigate the content by headings

Check if you can move to the next and previous headings in this book without using the Table of Contents.

Pass

reading-1310

Select and copy text

Reading systems should provide the ability to copy pieces of text that could be used for notes, in quotations, or to facilitate searching terms contained in the book. In some cases, this could be achieved using an AT such as a screen reader, for instance with a dedicated cursor or other procedures.

Pass

Text can be selected and copied with Jaws. Note that the text will not get highlighted while selection.

Results for Read Aloud: 100%

Test book used: Fundamental Accessibility Tests: Read Aloud, version 1.0.0

These tests were done by Prashant Ranjan Verma.

Summary

Test ID

Name

Description

Result

Notes

ReadAloud-010

The content can be read aloud

Focus on the beginning of a paragraph or a sentence and initiate reading with text-to-speech using a feature of the reading system.

Pass

ReadAloud-110

Stop and resume reading

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

Pass

ReadAloud-210

The Read Aloud feature should continue until interrupted by the user

The Read Aloud feature should continue until interrupted by the user, keeping the text being spoken in view.

Pass

ReadAloud-310

All text should be read in the proper order

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

Pass

ReadAloud-410

Change Read Aloud reading speed

It should be possible to adjust (increase/decrease) the speed of reading.

Pass

ReadAloud-510

Text to Speech handles punctuations and document structure appropriately

When Read Aloud is activated, there should be slight pauses after headings, list items etc., rather than reading as if it is one continuous section of text.

Pass

ReadAloud-610

Text is emphasised as it is spoken by read aloud

Check if the Text is emphasised as it is spoken by read aloud.

Pass

ReadAloud-710

The emphasis or highlight colour can be changed

Activate Read Aloud feature as described in the previous test. Change the colour of emphasis or visual highlight of the text being read aloud using any feature available in the reading system or the operating system. The users should have a choice of different colours for text highlighting.

Pass

Results for Extended Descriptions: 0%

Test book used: Accessibility Tests Extended Descriptions, version 1.1.1

Summary

EasyReader (Dolphin) version 8.0.3 build 271 Jaws version 2020.2004.66 Windows 10 build 1909

Test ID

Name

Description

Result

Notes

extdescription-010

Detection and Utilization of HTML Details and Summary elements

Check if you can use HTML details and summary successfully and read the extended description contained in it.

Fail

No element/button/link is reported, extended description content is displayed on the page, it cannot be collapsed or hidden.

extdescription-020

Technique for linking to a single extended description placed in a separate HTML file via text hyperlinks

Check if activating the hyperlink placed under the image takes you to a separate HTML file with extended descriptions, and the back link there brings you back to the image.

Fail

The “follow for extended description” link cannot be activated with keyboard or mouse

Results for Mathematics: 25%

Test book used: Accessibility Tests Mathematics, version 1.1.1

Summary

EasyReader 8.0.1 Build 256 Jaws 2020.2003.13 and NVDA 2019.3.1 Windows 10 build 18363

Test ID

Name

Description

Result

Notes

mathml-010

Navigating block MathML with assistive technology and other technologies

The test checks if block MathML works with assistive technology and related technologies.

Fail

The equation is not reported by Jaws. No math content is read. The expression is visible on the screen. Same behaviour with NVDA.

mathml-020

Navigating inline MathML with assistive technology and other technologies

The test checks if inline MathML works with assistive technology and related technologies.

Fail

The equation is not reported by Jaws. No math content is read. The expression is visible on the screen. NVDA reports a embedded object but does not read it.

math-image-030

Navigating Block Math images followed by Summary/Details with MathML

The test checks if block MathML works with assistive technology and related technologies in a HTML Summary/Details as an option to get at the native MathML.

Fail

The details link is not shown. The MathML presentation is visible on screen. Jaws does not read any maths. Same behaviour with NVDA. Same behaviour with NVDA.

math-image-040

Navigating Inline Math images followed by commented out MathML

This test shows an inline math expression as an image with only alt-text describing the math equation. This is not ideal but if a publisher can not use raw mathML directly this is an option for reprocessing in the future.

Pass

The math equation image is displayed and alt text is read as expected