ACCESSIBILITY AND USABILITY WORKING TOGETHERSimmons CollegeNovember 28, 2016Katherine Wahl and Chris LaRoche
WHAT IS USABILITY?
Usability
"[Usability refers to] the extent to which a product can be used by specified users to achieve specified goals with effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction in a specified context of use." - ISO 9241-11
Examples
WHAT IS ACCESSIBILITY?
Accessibility
There are many ways to define accessibility. The dictionary defines accessibility as
• capable of being reached• capable of being used• capable of being understood or
appreciated
Examples
VS.
Web and Digital Accessibility
•Shopping•Banking•Health related transactions•Courses
Accessibility Standards
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
WCAG 2.0
Principles of Web Accessibility
•Perceivable •Operable•Understandable•Robust
Benefits of Web Accessibility
•Diversity•Technical Benefits•Compliance
WHO ARE THE USERS?
Types of Disabilities
•Visual•Hearing (Auditory)•Motor•Cognitive
Categories of Disabilities
•Permanent •Temporary•Situational
Assistive Technology
Any item, piece of equipment, or system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is commonly used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. (Rehabilitation Act, Section 508)
ASPECTS OF ACCESSIBILITY
Structure
Visual Elements
•Font•Color• Images
Multimedia• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcpwWRPSaak
Multimedia• http://www.washington.edu/doit/videos/index.php?vid=55
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