https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=506080
Bug ID: 506080
Summary: Orca cannot be enabled using the standard Alt + Super
+ S shortcut at the KDE Plasma login screen.
Classification: Plasma
Product: plasma-login
Version First unspecified
Reported In:
Platform: Fedora RPMs
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: plasma-b...@kde.org
Reporter: aaron.graham.hew...@gmail.com
CC: k...@davidedmundson.co.uk, olib...@outlook.com
Target Milestone: ---
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Boot to the KDE Plasma login screen (SDDM).
2. Attempt to enable the screen reader by pressing Alt + Super + S.
OBSERVED RESULT
Nothing happens. Orca does not start, and no screen reader feedback is
provided.
EXPECTED RESULT
Orca should start, and screen reader output should begin, allowing blind users
to log in independently.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Windows: N/A
macOS: N/A
Linux/KDE Plasma: Fedora rawhide
KDE Plasma Version: 6.4.0
KDE Frameworks Version:
Qt Version:
SDDM Version: [Insert version here]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- There is no fallback mechanism for blind users to independently enable Orca
at login.
- This presents a major accessibility blocker for users who cannot see the
screen and need to log in without sighted assistance.
- There is currently no obvious or documented method to start Orca at the login
screen in Plasma.
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