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

THANK YOUContact me at kwahl107@gmail.com