1. A practical guide to Accessible
User Experience (AUX)
Léonie Watson
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2. WHAT IS AUX?
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3. Accessibility is UX magnified
• One person's challenge is another person's
barrier
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4. UX is accessibility everywhere
• Usability
• Creativity
• Technology
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5. WHERE DOES AUX HAPPEN?
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6. With the device
• Desktop or laptop
• Smartphone or tablet
• Hybrid
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7. With the OS
• Windows, OSX or Linux
• iOS, Android or Windows Phone
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8. With the browser
• Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer or Safari
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9. With assistive technology
• Screen readers
• Screen magnifiers
• Speech recognition tools
• Alternative input devices
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10. With people
• We come in many different shapes and sizes,
with different capabilities
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11. CREATING AUX
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12. Content order for mouse
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13. Content order for keyboard

14. Content order for both

15. Consistent layout
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16. Consistent behaviour
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17. Helpful links
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18. Clear instructions
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19. Interaction control
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20. HOW IS AUX MEASURED?
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21. Accessibility guidelines
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0
• BBC Mobile Accessibility Guidelines
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22. Accessibility testing
• With disabled people from your target
audience
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23. WHERE DOES AUX BEGIN?
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24. With technology
• Platforms, tools and technologies influence
AUX
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25. With attitude
• Requirements, management and prioritisation
influence AUX
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26. With you
• AUX begins with the first step towards the
finished product
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27. WHERE WILL AUX BE IN THE
FUTURE?
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28. New devices
• Wearable tech
• Implanted tech
• Augmented reality
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29. New interactions
• Speech input
• Speech output
• Content manipulation
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30. THANK YOU
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