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Some questions about web accessibility (self.Blind)
submitted by pro-user
Hello blind, partially blind and other redditors,
I am a web developer, and earlier this year I was given the opportunity to get a certificate in Web Accessibility (by the Dutch Accessibility Foundation). I am not blind, disabled or in another way in need of any special accessibility requirements, but because of that I had also never thought of any of the problems apps and websites could cause for those who do. After getting the certificate, I gave a presentation about web accessibility to my colleagues and (luckily!) I have noticed that way more often than before they would keep accessibility in mind, or at least ask me for advice on how to improve.
That is what my questions are about. Feel free to answer none, all or any from the questions from the list below:
- Could you provide some examples of particularly good accessibility on the web and/or in apps?
- What is is that makes it stand out from others?
- Are there certain common patterns in modern web design that are often inaccessible? (For example, hamburger menu’s, image and/or video sliders, and so on)
- Could you provide some examples from sites or apps you often use that have very poor accessibility?
- What assistive technologies are you using?
- Is there a difference in browsing from a mobile device or a desktop service?
- Are there any wishes and/or other things you wish web developers would be more aware of?
I am a web developer, and earlier this year I was given the opportunity to get a certificate in Web Accessibility (by the Dutch Accessibility Foundation). I am not blind, disabled or in another way in need of any special accessibility requirements, but because of that I had also never thought of any of the problems apps and websites could cause for those who do. After getting the certificate, I gave a presentation about web accessibility to my colleagues and (luckily!) I have noticed that way more often than before they would keep accessibility in mind, or at least ask me for advice on how to improve.
That is what my questions are about. Feel free to answer none, all or any from the questions from the list below:
- Could you provide some examples of particularly good accessibility on the web and/or in apps?
- What is is that makes it stand out from others?
- Are there certain common patterns in modern web design that are often inaccessible? (For example, hamburger menu’s, image and/or video sliders, and so on)
- Could you provide some examples from sites or apps you often use that have very poor accessibility?
- What assistive technologies are you using?
- Is there a difference in browsing from a mobile device or a desktop service?
- Are there any wishes and/or other things you wish web developers would be more aware of?
Laser_Lens_4 4 points 4y ago
One thing that really drives me up the wall is when the alt attribute for an image is just some random info hash. Proper image labeling would be much appreciated. Also, building elements in JavaScript instead of using normal HTML elements doesn't usually play very nice with screen readers. Use JavaScript all you like, just make sure that it's manipulating HTML elements and not doing its own thing.
pokersnek 4 points 4y ago
The most common tools that blind and visually impaired people use to access computers and internet are:
1) screen reading software like JAWS, NVDA, voiceover, and talkback.
2) screen enlargement tools like window eyes, Zoom, or built in options for magnification.
3) color changes on the screen like reverse polarity, black with white text, etc.
The biggest issues arise with screen readers. I remember doing research in college using JAWS. I had to log in to a website. When I went to the field that was the username field, the screen reader announced “field is editing” which is the same thing a search bar might say. The login button just announced “button.” So, a totally blind user had no hope of signing in without help. Buttons and fields need to be labeled appropriately to be usable.
1) screen reading software like JAWS, NVDA, voiceover, and talkback.
2) screen enlargement tools like window eyes, Zoom, or built in options for magnification.
3) color changes on the screen like reverse polarity, black with white text, etc.
The biggest issues arise with screen readers. I remember doing research in college using JAWS. I had to log in to a website. When I went to the field that was the username field, the screen reader announced “field is editing” which is the same thing a search bar might say. The login button just announced “button.” So, a totally blind user had no hope of signing in without help. Buttons and fields need to be labeled appropriately to be usable.
AllHarlowsEve 3 points 4y ago
https://a11yproject.com/checklist
There are a lot of good A11y resources that focus on accessibility, this isn't the one I was looking for, but it's still a good one.
There are a lot of good A11y resources that focus on accessibility, this isn't the one I was looking for, but it's still a good one.
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