Alicja Stalmach’s Post

This very thoughtful and well written article touches on why user research must include users with disabilities. Generative and evaluative research miss valuable information from as much as 25% of the user base when we don't make an explicit and concerted effort to include users with disabilities in our studies. "When messaging about incidents and events gets posted online using inaccessible formats, people who are blind can't access them using screen readers." The penalties in place TODAY in Colorado for state agencies that do not provide accessible digital content seem very small when you think about it from the perspective of emergency management. https://lnkd.in/ezvA-p2G

👋 I want your feedback on how to best explain why we do what we do in the accessibility & disabled communities. I'll gather & use it for my upcoming #FloridaDrupalCamp talk "Understanding 'The Why' with Accessibility". I'd love to hear from those who are #disabled & other #a11y advocates on any antidotes, experiences (good & bad), advice, stories on AT devices & adaptive strategies (good & bad), tips for areas to focus on, & anything else you think would help me to explain "the why" in digital accessibility. If that's you, please comment here. If you know someone who is, please share my post with them or repost it if you can. Thanks for your help. https://lnkd.in/gsyiGYrQ #WCAG #Section508 #ADA #ARIA #POUR #accessibility

Did you know that by pushing the ‘Tab’ key, you can jump to the next interactive element on a page like links, the play button for a video, hashtags, and buttons? Or that holding down 'shift' + 'Tab' lets you move backwards? Learn about keyboard navigation and other strategies people with disabilities use when navigating the web: https://lnkd.in/gvFk--d4 #KeyboardAccessibility #WebAccessibility #UserExperience

Did you know... our websites are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities?  Imagine trying to use a website but not being able to see well, hear the audio, or use a mouse. 😞 That's the reality for many people with disabilities. Making your website accessible means making it easier for them to navigate, understand, and interact with your content, as well as giving everyone a chance to engage with what you offer. By making your website accessible, you're also opening up your site to a larger audience. So check out our video showing how our Userway tool works and how simple and easy it is to use. Watch how it allows you to do things like: ✔️ adding alternative text for images so screen readers can understand them ✔️ letting users customise text size, spacing and colours ✔️ amend settings to prevent seizures in people with epilepsy So if this is something you'd like to find out more about, get in touch and start making your website more accessible today! ✔️ 07840 198977 📩 info@websitesorted.com

"🌐 Why is PDF accessibility important? Inaccessible PDFs can alienate users with disabilities, leading to lost opportunities and potential legal risks. By making your PDFs accessible, you enhance usability, reach a broader audience, and ensure compliance with WCAG standards. Need help? Reach out to learn how we can make your PDFs accessible for all. #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #PDFAccessibility"

Design for everyone! ♿ Did you know that over 61 million Americans live with some kind of disability? Millions more face temporary disabilities every year. By law, technology should be accessible to all—but meeting the diverse needs of so many users can be challenging. Join us in learning inclusive design principles. ✅ Assistive devices ✅ Designing for accessibility ✅ The power of plain language ✅ Testing for accessibility and usability Save 25% with code PONY25. https://bit.ly/4921xO1 #InclusiveDesign #SMUCAPE

🎁 I want to share a piece that I am SO very proud of! With guidance from my amazing, passionate colleagues at Center for Inclusive Design & Innovation, we present: The Assistive Technology Gift Guide. Did you know that one in four Americans has some kind of disability? And if you're like me, with dozens of folks on my holiday shopping list, the odds are good that someone with disabilities is on your list, too. Give a thoughtful, helpful gift this year with the help of this guide! (also, I got to talk about my favorite video game of all time- can you guess which one it is?) https://lnkd.in/e-kXZjWq

71% of individuals with disabilities will abandon an inaccessible website (Source: Click-Away Pound Survey). That’s where @UserWay.org comes in. As a proud UserWay partner, I can tell you that prioritizing digital accessibility isn’t just about meeting legal obligations and doing the right thing – it enhances website performance, improves user experience, expands your audience, and much more. → Want to learn more? Feel free to DM me, and I'd be happy to chat. #DigitalAccessibility #WebAccessibility

Trigger and content warnings: Why it's essential to include and ask people with disabilities for feedback about our content and sound design. See more to read the story. I sent a video I produced about the impact of noise on people with disabilities to a friend who's highly sensitive to sound. "It's great, but my daughter—who is also super sensitive to sounds—and I got the fright of our lives when we pushed play on the video. We weren't prepared for the sounds in your video," she said. "What should I do?" I asked. "Just include a simple warning describing the sounds in the video, so people sensitive to sound know what to expect and can prepare. Also, make sure they can understand the video without sound." Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eK6BuEAF #accessibility #banking #fintech #AssistiveSoundDesign #AudioUX #triggerwarnings #contentwarnings #soundsensitivity #Misophonia #disability #inclusivedesign #accessibledesign #universaldesign #sounddesign #sonicexperiencedesign #screenreaders

Did you know? Nearly 1 in 4 individuals in the US face disabilities. Making your website accessible opens doors to a vast audience, enhancing user experience and brand credibility. Prioritize inclusivity, comply with regulations, and grow your customer base. Let's make the internet a more inclusive space for everyone. https://lnkd.in/gm4xfM4Z #WebAccessibility #InclusiveDigitalSpace