Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Disability”
With the general election approaching, it is important to ensure electoral resources are accessible to all registered voters. In this month’s A11y App Review, we focus on Vote411.org’s mobile site. Many voters frequently review their ballots before election day, and our accessibility consultant has evaluated the accessibility of the Vote411 ballot review features. The Challenge: The user must input her …
In this month’s A11y App Review, we’re discussing the nuances of the auto-complete suggestion feature in search boxes—a feature many of us have come to appreciate. Auto-complete provides suggestions based on the characters entered, helping us be more efficient when searching. The Challenge: A screen reader user attempting to search for a job on the LinkedIn app encounters an issue …
The order in which assistive technology reads information is crucial for users to navigate content effectively. In the following A11y App Review example, we’ll explore a situation where a blind user must depend on memory and context from other elements to discern what they are adjusting while booking a hotel room with Hyatt. The Challenge: Consider a scenario where a …
Often overlooked by sighted users, the convenience of a jump nav or sticky nav while browsing extensive food menus could mean the difference between being hungry and hangry. However, for blind users, cycling through each menu item to reach their desired food category can be frustrating, potentially driving them to switch to a more efficient app for a seamless experience. …
This A11y App Review examines a previous version of the CVS app and its scheduling feature. It shows how improper widget labeling can confuse users and obscure essential information. Please note that CVS has redesigned its app interface as of this writing, but we still believe the lessons shown in the video are valuable to share. The Challenge: Upon selecting …
Next up in our A11y App Review, we delve into a pervasive accessibility concern seen in numerous apps—the lack of labels. This case illustrates how companies may miss valuable sales opportunities by inadvertently excluding users who depend on screen readers. The Challenge: While navigating the CVS app to search for a product, our visually impaired user encounters a lack of …
In this A11y App Review, our focus centers on how screen readers interpret calendars (graphical interfaces, in general) and underscores the significance of clear labels for ensuring usability among individuals who rely on screen readers. The Challenge: While trying to book a flight on the Allegiant app, our user encounters unlabeled dates without context, making it impossible for her to …
