accessability Flashcards
accessibility
easily used and accessed by people with disabilities
social model for disability
disabilities are caused by the way that society is organised and we should develop more inclusive ways of living by removing barriers that restrict the lives of disables people
medical model for disability
people are disabled due to their impairments and disabilities and we should look at whats wrong with them rather than what they need
W5H
good starting point for considering user experience
who; is using the product
what; are they doing
when
where
why
how
digital accessibility
designing and building websites so disabled people can interact in a meaningful way
compliance and accessibility
accessibility is often viewed as a list of checkboxes to complete but its not just about compliance but also usability
web accessbility
websites tools and technologies that are designed so disabled people can use them
how can web accessibility benefit people without disabilities
small screen sizes
older people with changing abilities
temporary disabilities; broken arm
situational limitations; eg bright light, noisy environment
limited bandwidth, slow internet connection
how can accessibility benefit a business
drives innovation
enhances your brand
minimise legal risk
extend market reach
cognitive accessibility
assertive technology; devices created specifically for people with disabilities