Can it be unethical to conduct a user experience evaluation? An accessibility evaluation before a usability test can prevent frustrating, painful, or difficult situations. Continue reading
Although additional research is needed in order to create specific typographic guidelines for dyslexic users, the article suggests that users be provided with greater control over the display of digital text to increase readability for everyone. Continue reading
Typography and design guidelines to make it easier for people with dyslexia to read. Adopting best practice for dyslexic readers has the advantage of making documents easier on the eye for everyone. Continue reading
In a study with low vision participants comparing touch and non-touch magnifiers, there was high user acceptance for the iPod Touch, and a strong preference for gestures over conventional controls Continue reading
A guide to including accessibility to people with disabilities, children and older people in the development of technical standards including ICT standards Continue reading
The BBC Mobile Accessibility Standards and Guidelines provide users with a comprehensive list of usability and accessibility best practices for designing mobile content. Continue reading
A report on work to develop a test protocol for conformance testing of accessible voting systems. Shows that the use of accessible technologies was shown to significantly increased the amount of time and physical interactions (e.g. button or screen presses) required to mark and cast a vote, increasing the chance of fatiguing the voter. Continue reading
Explored how disabilities were related to attitudes towards political participation. Continue reading
Reviewed voting access for people with disabilities at polling places and long-term care facilities during the 2008 federal election in comparison to 2000’s federal election. Continue reading
Detailed the need for accessible voting systems for all voters. Continue reading
Aimed to contribute to the social inclusion and best practices for building websites accessible for people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Continue reading
Examined both technological literacy and written language literacy while providing some guidelines. Continue reading
Discusses the need for universal design in online learning environments and outlined a conceptual framework to be implemented. Continue reading
Assessed web-based voting technology and found that universal design principles were not fully understood or not prioritized for implementation by solution providers. Continue reading
A review of current web accessibility guidelines concerning design for users with cognitive disabilities. Continue reading
An overview of how people with disabilities use the web and highlights the wide range of user abilities (accounting for visual, hearing, motor, and cognitive impairment). Continue reading
Describes the challenges faced by online learners with disabilities and how assistive technology and universal design can make online learning more accessible to those with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments. Continue reading
Reflected upon design for disabilities and accessibility through Graham Pullin’s book. Continue reading
This article discusses ways to simultaneously improve accessibility of absentee voting and allow people with disabilities to cast votes independently. Continue reading
A statement presented to the United States General Accountability Office (GAO) that comments on polling place accessibility and voting in long-term care facilities. Continue reading
