diff --git a/src/helpers/ariaAppHider.js b/src/helpers/ariaAppHider.js
index b1e8f637..36d02e77 100644
--- a/src/helpers/ariaAppHider.js
+++ b/src/helpers/ariaAppHider.js
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ export function validateElement(appElement) {
       [
         "react-modal: App element is not defined.",
         "Please use `Modal.setAppElement(el)` or set `appElement={el}`.",
-        "This is needed so screen reades don't see main content",
+        "This is needed so screen readers don't see main content",
         "when modal is opened. It is not recommended, but you can opt-out",
         "by setting `ariaHideApp={false}`."
       ].join(" ")