[Athen] Perusall

[Deborah Armstrong via athen-list]

I wrote a long support request to Perusall. I wish I knew what happens that makes Word online and Google Docs work well with screen readers, because the problem with Perusall is that turning on caret browsing and turning off the virtual cursor or browse mode in a screen reader also eliminates the ability for it to give feedback or follow the focus or cursor.
They insist it works with screen readers, which is why I'm trying to pursue this so intensively.

From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu> On Behalf Of Deborah Armstrong via athen-list
Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:28 AM
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Subject: Re: [Athen] Perusall

Yeah, I am struggling to use it with a screen reader as well. I think the problem is the screen reader does not know it is a web application and thus is unable to read when you highlight text.


From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu>> On Behalf Of Priest, Ione
Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2021 9:54 AM
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Subject: [Athen] Perusall

Hi all,

I'm wondering if anyone has experience they'd be willing to share with Perusall, particularly with it being integrated into Canvas. I've seen their accessibility statements and such, but was looking for real-world feedback to speak to the accessibility.

Thanks,

Ione Priest (she/they) | Accessibility Technology Manager
CPACC, DHS Certified Trusted Tester
Access Center
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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