How to test a website with a screen reader

Listen to structure before navigating

Start by moving through headings, links, and controls. Reading should expose understandable names and logical order before visual details.

Assistive technology checklist

Turn these checks into a repeatable task for design, content, and development.

• The page title identifies current content.
• Headings describe sections and do not jump without reason.
• Links communicate destination out of context.
• Icon controls have an accessible name.
• State changes and errors are announced when they appear.

Next step

Combine this quick test with disabled users and specialists for critical journeys.