:boosts_ok_gay:​Help with Linux Screenreaders 

For better accessibility testing of the software I build, I've started testing more with screen readers.

On Android, enabling and using TalkBack is relatively straightforward, but for testing on my desktop, Orca is completely unusable.

I have a brand new Debian VM with GNOME, and Orca enabled, but actually using it in firefox just barely works. TalkBack has a nice workflow with highlighted elements that you move between as you read the page, but Orca seems delegated to using caret browsing and reading whatever your cursor is on? Am I missing shortcuts (which are also a pain, because the modifier can only be caps-lock or insert, not really conveniently placed)

Am I missing something, or is this the state of on ?
Also the tts quality is very poor, which would make this even worse for any prolonged testing, but maybe there are alternative engines?

:boosts_ok_gay:​Help with Linux Screenreaders 

@f0x Unfortunately, this is the state of Linux accessibility as it currently stands. There is potential for improvement over the next few years with the Odilia and Access Kit projects, however, there are no guarantees to my knowledge. Here's the GitHub page for both projects, in case you're interested. github.com/odilia-app/odilia github.com/AccessKit/accesskit

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re: :boosts_ok_gay:​Help with Linux Screenreaders 

@dangero yep.. Odilia seemed quite promising, keeping an eye on that for sure

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