Results for Google Reader
Description
Google Reader is a web based aggregator to collect and view news and RSS feeds. It is a useful way to build a store of your favourite web pages and Reader marks them when they have been read so you do not have to scroll through your entire library.
Accessibility Testing Results
Signup uses a Captcha, which impacts the accessibility of the site although once you have a Google account this can be used on this site. Some features require a mouse in order to be able to access every link, but a keyboard user can access the main headlines. It is possible to work around the site using the WebbIE text browser. Text sizes and contrast are generally good, although there may be some problems with zooming with overlaps of some links.
| # | Test | Score | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Login, Signup and Other Forms Accessible |  |
Uses the standard Google signup form, which could make better use of form labelling. A Captcha is used, which provides an audio alternative for screenreader users. However, it may be difficult to interpret both the audio and visual forms. |
| 2 | Image ALT Attributes |  |
The site has no images, and therefore a screenreader user will get the same experience as anyone else. |
| 3 | Link Target Definitions | |
All links have titles to uniquely identify them. |
| 4 | Frame Titles and Layout | |
No frames or iframes are used in the page design. |
| 5 | Removal of Stylesheet |  |
Without the stylesheet, large sections of the site are unusable. It is still possible to follow links to news stories. |
| 6 | Audio/Video Features | |
N/A This site does not deal with multimedia content. |
| 7 | Video/animations - audio descriptions | |
N/A This site does not deal with multimedia content. |
| 8 | Appropriate use of Tables | |
Data tables are used without headings. Tables are not used for the page layout. |
| 9 | Tab Orderings Correct and Logical | |
The tab order is logical and consistent in a top-to-bottom or left-to-right format. However, some links inside the data table cannot be tabbed to. |
| 10 | Page Functionality with Keyboard | |
It is possible to navigate most of the site with the keyboard, and be able to find the desired news story and follow the link to it. Some links and tabs cannot be accessed, however. |
| 11 | Accessibility of Text Editors | |
The site has no rich text editor. |
| 12 | Appropriate Feedback with Forms | |
Suitable feedback is often provided, and there are no time restrictions. |
| 13 | Contrast and Colour Check | |
Contrast ratios are adequate, but some non-critical text may be hard to read due to the colour used - for example light grey on white background. |
| 14 | Page Integrity when Zooming | |
The readability of the site can become impaired by zooming. |
| 15 | Text size, style, blinking elements and Readability | |
Sans-serif fonts used, with news story headlines clear and readable. No flashing or blinking content. |
Disability-Tailored Results
The following table shows how well the product performs for people with disabilities, as listed in the Disabilities section.
Percentages do not indicate how much of a site is accessible. They indicate the average figure of test results relevant to each disability. Select a disability to see which tests are relevant to it.
| Disability | Average Score |
|---|---|
| Deaf/Hard of Hearing | 89% |
| Colour Deficiencies | 89% |
| Blind and Severe Visual Impairments | 78% |
| Dexterity/Mobility | 75% |
| Partially Sighted and Visual Acuity | 75% |
| Cognitive Learning Disabilities | 75% |
| Visual Stress | 67% |
| Specific Learning Differences (including Dyslexia) | 60% |
