Test and iterate
Use color thoughtfully
Various ways to access content
Use semantic HTML
Accessibility is a design problem
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Summary
Conducting user testing with a diverse group of users, including those with disabilities.
Why it's important: Testing with a diverse group of users ensures that accessibility issues are identified and addressed early in the design process, which ultimately improves the overall user experience.
How to implement it: Conduct user testing with a diverse group of users, including those with disabilities. Use automated accessibility testing tools to identify common accessibility issues. Iterate and make improvements based on user feedback and testing results.
Use color as an additional visual cue, rather than relying solely on color to convey meaning.
Why it's important: Users with color blindness or low vision may have difficulty distinguishing between different colors. Using color thoughtfully ensures that all users can access and understand the content.
How to implement it: Use color as an additional visual cue, but ensure that the content is still understandable without color. Use high contrast between foreground and background colors to improve readability.
Provide transcripts and captions for videos, or provide alternative text for images.
Why it's important: Users with disabilities may access content in different ways, such as using screen readers or alternative input devices. Providing multiple ways to access content ensures that all users can access and understand the content.
How to implement it: Provide alternative text, transcripts, and captions for all media content. Use accessible navigation and ensure that interactive elements can be accessed using a keyboard.
Use the correct HTML tags to describe the purpose and content of each element, such as using the <nav> tag for navigation menus.
Why it's important: Semantic HTML provides contextual information about the content of a web page, which makes it easier for users with disabilities to navigate and understand the content.
How to implement it: Use HTML tags that accurately describe the purpose of each element, and avoid using tags for presentation purposes only.
A website might have small font sizes and low contrast, which makes it difficult for users with visual impairments to read the content. This is a design problem that can be addressed by implementing appropriate font sizes and contrast ratios.
Why it's important: Accessibility should not be seen as a problem that users need to solve on their own. It is the responsibility of designers and developers to create inclusive and accessible designs that accommodate a diverse range of users.
How to implement it: Start with designing for accessibility from the beginning of the project. Involve users with disabilities in the design process to gain insights and feedback on design decisions.
Use semantic HTML
Use semantic HTML
Accessibility is a design problem
Various ways to access content
This book is for web designers and developers who want to create more accessible and inclusive websites and applications.
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Accessibility is a design problem
Inclusive Design Patterns is a practical guide to designing and building accessible web interfaces using inclusive design patterns. The book provides an overview of inclusive design principles and covers a range of topics related to web accessibility, such as semantic HTML, accessible forms, and responsive design. The author provides real-world examples of accessible design patterns, as well as tips and techniques for implementing them in web projects.
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Various ways to access content
Test and iterate
Use color thoughtfully
Test and iterate
Use color thoughtfully
Heydon Pickering
Inclusive Design Patterns
Coding Accessibility into Web Design
Product design, Accessibility