Usability testing for blind users

Authors

  • Mireia Ribera El profesional de la información
  • Miguel Térmens
  • Maika Garcí­a-Martí­n

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3145/epi.2008.ene.12

Keywords:

Usability testing, Accessibility testing, JAWS, Screen readers, Blind users

Abstract

Practical recommendations are offered for usability testing to meet the needs of users who are blind, including a detailed explanation of best practices in planning, implementation, and evaluation. The article concludes with critical reflections on the supposed limitations of blind users.

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Published

2008-08-09

How to Cite

Ribera, M., Térmens, M., & Garcí­a-Martí­n, M. (2008). Usability testing for blind users. Profesional De La información, 17(1), 99–105. https://doi.org/10.3145/epi.2008.ene.12

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2008): Software libre para bibliotecas

Section

Non research articles

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