A practical guide to Accessible User Experience (2014)

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A look at Accessible User Experience (AUX), how it fits in, where it begins, and some practical tips for UX practitioners.

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A practical guide to Accessible User Experience (AUX)

Léonie Watson

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WHAT IS AUX?

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Accessibility is UX magnified

• One person's challenge is another person's barrier

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UX is accessibility everywhere

• Usability• Creativity• Technology

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WHERE DOES AUX HAPPEN?

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With the device

• Desktop or laptop• Smartphone or tablet• Hybrid

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With the OS

• Windows, OSX or Linux• iOS, Android or Windows Phone

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With the browser

• Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer or Safari

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With assistive technology

• Screen readers• Screen magnifiers• Speech recognition tools• Alternative input devices

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With people

• We come in many different shapes and sizes, with different capabilities

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CREATING AUX

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Content order for mouse

Content order for keyboard

Content order for both

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Consistent layout

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Consistent behaviour

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Helpful links

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Clear instructions

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Interaction control

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HOW IS AUX MEASURED?

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Accessibility guidelines

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0• BBC Mobile Accessibility Guidelines

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Accessibility testing

• With disabled people from your target audience

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WHERE DOES AUX BEGIN?

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With technology

• Platforms, tools and technologies influence AUX

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With attitude

• Requirements, management and prioritisation influence AUX

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With you

• AUX begins with the first step towards the finished product

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WHERE WILL AUX BE IN THE FUTURE?

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New devices

• Wearable tech• Implanted tech• Augmented reality

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New interactions

• Speech input• Speech output• Content manipulation

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THANK YOU

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