What, why and how

Who am I Since 2003 developing technologies for persons with disabilities

Who benefits from accessible technologies? 3 categories benefit Persons with disabilities 1.2 billion: Estimated number of people with disabilities in the world Persons who face difficulties including persons with disabilities 27% - visual 26% - dexterity 21% - hearing 20% - cognitive 4% - speech In total 60% working age people could benefit. Out of which 22% are persons with disabilities. So, 38% persons without disabilities benefit from accessible technologies. Persons without disabilities As insurance Forrester (2003) Can we reduce the text?

What should be done? Design software with accessibility in mind: Multisensory Programmatically Access Device Independent Input Enough contrast Consistent Navigation Simple interface

Multisensory Text Alternative for images Caption / Subtitles / Transcript Audio alternatives for video Resizeability Contrast

Programmatic Access For web: using HTML structures as intended For desktop” using standard controls For Mobile: standard controls For custom controls: using accessibility API Test Automation

Device Independent Input Keyboard usage Touch screen Complex input such as Calendar

Consistent and Simple For web: all the pages have consistent menu options For Mobile apps: consistent placement of tabs Well-spaced UI controls Simple language

What could go wrong Jumping to conclusions Need to be hero

Design Thinking Empathise Define Ideate Prototype Test

What resources are available? Ensure standards are followed WCAG 2.0 EN-301 459 Mobile Accessibility Practices Support projects that build accessible infrastructure Engage with persons with disabilities for testing and user feedback

Accessibility as insurance

Key Take Away Intention matters Leverage available Resources