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
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
Since websites are significantly harder to use for seniors versus younger users, the authors provided design guidelines and illustrations to make websites easier and engaging. Continue reading
The authors outlined heuristics for the older user, age 50 and up, focused on usability and performance issues when using websites. Continue reading
After reviewing 50 websites that older users are likely to go to, the authors developed a set of heuristics to better understand older adults. Continue reading
A report of a usability evaluation with people with disabilities of a new online ballot marking tool for the Maryland State Board of Elections. Continue reading
According to research at Rice University, users took longer to vote on a smartphone prototype, but those who owned smartphones made fewer mistakes. Continue reading
A review of methods for evaluating alternative hardware and ballot designs. Continue reading
A toolkit of materials for local election officials (LEOs) to use to conduct usability tests of ballots and other election materials. Continue reading
