Screen Reader Access & Assistive Technologies
The District Administration Portal complies with the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 level AA. This enables visitors with visual impairments or motor difficulties to access the portal easily using assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard navigation.
1. Standard Screen Readers Compatible with this Portal
The portal content is structured with semantic HTML5 elements (headings, landmarks, skip links, ARIA labels, and image alternative text) to ensure accurate compatibility with major screen reader tools:
| Screen Reader | Website / Download | Type / Platform |
|---|---|---|
| NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) | www.nvaccess.org (External link) | Free / Open Source (Windows) |
| Job Access With Speech (JAWS) | Freedom Scientific (External link) | Commercial (Windows) |
| Windows Narrator | Press Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + Enter | Built-in Windows 10/11 |
| Apple VoiceOver | Press Cmd + F5 (Mac) or Settings > Accessibility (iOS) | Built-in macOS / iOS |
| TalkBack | Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack | Built-in Android |
2. Accessibility Navigation Shortcuts
- Skip to Main Content: Press
Alt + Mor tab to the first skip link to bypass navigation bars and reach core administrative dispatches directly. - Search Focus: Press
Alt + Sto jump immediately to the district search box. - Font Resizing & Contrast: Use the accessibility menu at the top right to toggle High-Contrast theme or increase/decrease font sizes dynamically.