A gui of Calibre is not accessible, so assistive technologies like screen readers can not be used with this application.

[jožef]

A bug was found at version 2.40.0 on Windows 7 32-bit but I think, that exict on all different versions. Unaccessible software means, that there are unlabled elements such as buttons, screen reader user can not navigate with keyboard etc.

Steps to reproduce: (for better experience, test with running free screen reader NVDA - www.nvaccess.org)
1. open a aplication
2. try to perform some action with keyboard

I know, that there is a problem with qt, but some corrections are possible.

p.s. At Linux you can use Orca instead of NVDA and on the OSX you can test with VoiceOver.

[Kovid Goyal (kovid)]

This is not worth the effort for me personally. If some one else wants to implement it, I will be happy to supply any needed guidance. If so, re-open the ticket and we can discuss it.

 status wontfix

[Mohammed Al-shar' (mohammed-atexplorer)]

do you know how many potential users will be happy if accessibility was implimented? a vast number of people use assistive technology to use their computer for various tasks. out of interest, is your decision that this bug isn't worth it stem from lack of time / other commitments or priorities, or because you think that it's not really important?

[Kovid Goyal (kovid)]

calibre is open source, if you feel improving its accessibility is a
worthy goal you are welcome to submit patches. You do not however, get
to dictate how I choose to spend my time.