Using assistive technology to read untagged documents can be a difficult and time-consuming process. Fortunately, there are a variety of tools and techniques that can help make the process quicker and easier.
For example, screen reader programs like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver are designed to read text out loud. This is helpful for people with various disabilities who have trouble reading text. They can also be used to effectively read untagged documents, identifying and interpreting headings, paragraph breaks, and font styles.
In addition, optically character recognition (OCR) software tools can be used to convert un-tagged images, PDFs, and other documents into editable electronic text. This can make them easier to read for all readers.
Accessibility checkers are another useful tool for checking for untagged documents. These tools check for problems with color contrast, font size, and other accessibility features. In addition to conform to standards, they also check for untagged elements that can make documents harder to read for certain groups of users.
Finally, a range of extensions or plugins designed to improve accessibility can be installed in browsers. They can enhance the reading experience of untagged documents by, for example, adding long-descriptive tags to images, reducing complex text blocks into easier-to-digest components, and inserting popup descriptions for unfamiliar terms or expressions.
By employing these and other assistive technologies, people with disabilities can be better equipped to read and understand untagged documents with ease.