WebAIM Opens Screen Reader User Survey 11, Braillists Foundation Urges Braille Users to Weigh In

The Braillists Foundation is calling on screen reader users to take part in WebAIM's Screen Reader User Survey #11, now open for responses through August 31.

The survey isn't specifically about braille, but according to the Braillists Foundation, it includes questions asking respondents whether they use a braille display alongside their screen reader. That detail matters more than it might seem.

Why Braille Users Should Take Part

WebAIM's User Surveys are widely cited across the accessibility industry. Developers, researchers, and companies building assistive technology often turn to this data when making decisions about how screen readers and websites should work.

If braille display users skip the survey, that usage pattern risks being underrepresented in the final results. The Braillists Foundation is stressing that every response from a braille display user helps paint a more accurate picture of how people actually use screen readers in the real world.

What the Survey Covers

WebAIM's Screen Reader User Survey has run for over a decade, tracking trends in which screen readers people use, how they navigate the web, and what frustrations they run into most often. Past editions have shaped conversations about browser compatibility, mobile accessibility, and screen reader feature development.

This eleventh edition continues that tradition, and the inclusion of a braille display question gives the blind and low vision community a chance to make sure braille usage doesn't get lost in the broader dataset.

How to Take Part

The survey is open now, with a deadline of August 31. The Braillists Foundation is encouraging all screen reader users, whether or not they use braille, to complete it before the window closes.

Anyone who relies on a screen reader, with or without a braille display, is encouraged to take a few minutes to respond while the survey remains open.