Accessibility and Inclusive Design Flashcards
Ensuring that products, services, and environments are usable by people of all abilities and disabilities.
Accessibility
Importance of Accessibility
Legal Compliance
Market Reach
User Experience
Developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to ensure accessibility of web content.
WCAG(Web Content Accessibility Guidelines):
Four Principles of WCAG(POUR)
Perceivable
Operable
Understandable
Robust
Information must be presented in a way that users can perceive.
Perceivable
Users must be able to operate the interface.
Operable
Information should be clear and understandable
Understandable
Content must work with current and future technologies
Robust
Levels of Conformance
Level A
Level AA
Level AAA
Minimum accessibility features
Level A
Deals with the biggest barriers for disabled users
Level AA
Highest and most complex level of accessibility
Level AAA
A U.S. law requiring federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities
Section 508
International standard focusing on accessibility in user interface design.
ISO 9241-171
Includes guidelines for accessible design in physical spaces and digital environments.
ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Best Practices for Implementing Accessibility
User Involvement
Accessibility Testing
Training and Awareness
Continuous Improvement
Impact of Accessibility
Call to Action
Involve users with disabilities in the design process to gain insights and feedback.
User Involvement
Regularly conduct accessibility audits and testing using various tools and with real users.
Accessibility Testing
Educate teams about accessibility principles and inclusive design practices.
Training and Awareness
Accessibility should be an ongoing process, integrating feedback and staying updated with standards.
Continuous Improvement
Emphasize how accessible design not only benefits users with disabilities but enhances overall user experience and engagement.
Impact of Accessibility
Encourage the audience to prioritize accessibility in their design processes and consider it a fundamental aspect of inclusive practice.
Call to Action
