A UX Designer has been asked to optimize a Lightning app for screen reader-assisted accessibility.

Accordions are collapsible sections that can be used to separate different content areas. By using accordions, users can quickly navigate through the page and easily find thecontent that they need. The use of accordions also ensures that screen readers can access the content within each section, reducing the need for additional navigation. Additionally, a Lightning Console layout can be used to organize components, but this layout is optimized for customer service agents and not necessarily for screen reader users. Placing components in adjacent tabs or stacking them on the same page can make the page difficult to navigate and can make it difficult for screen readers to understand the page. For more information, see the Salesforce Accessibility Guide (https://help.salesforce.com/articleView?id=accessibility_overview.htm &type=5).

 According to the Salesforce Lightning Design System, accordions are a good way to organize components on a page for screen reader-assisted accessibility. Accordions allow users to expand and collapse sections of content, which can help reduce cognitive load and scrolling. Accordions also provide a clear heading structure and keyboard navigation for each section1. The other options are not recommended for screen reader-assisted accessibility, as they can create confusion, clutter, or inefficiency for users who rely on auditory feedback. For example, switching to a Lightning Console layout can make it harder for users to navigate between tabs and subtabs2. Placing components in adjacent tabs can also increase the number of keystrokes and commands needed to access the information3. Stacking components on the same page can create a long and overwhelming page that requires excessive scrolling and reading4.