everything you wanted to know about accessibility (but were afraid to ask) (2014)
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A look at the basis of digital accessibility, who it benefits, how it's measured, and where it fits into the project lifecycle.TRANSCRIPT
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Everything you wanted to know about accessibility…
Léonie Watson, Museums Get Mobile
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WHAT IS ACCESSIBILITY?
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It isn’t boring
• Accessibility is a creative challenge, not a challenge to creativity
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It isn’t difficult
• There is no magic accessibility ingredient
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It isn’t strange
• One person's obstacle is another person's barrier
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WHO BENEFITS FROM ACCESSIBILITY?
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You benefit
• Reach many more people with exhibits, campaigns and activities
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We benefit
• People with disabilities, or a temporary loss of ability
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Everyone benefits
• People come in all shapes and sizes, and use all kinds of devices
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HOW IS ACCESSIBILITY MEASURED?
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Accessibility guidelines
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0
• BBC Mobile Accessibility Guidelines
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Accessibility testing
• With disabled people from your target audiences
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Accessibility legislation
• Equality Act 2010
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WHERE DOES ACCESSIBILITY FIT IN?
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From the beginning
• Requirements gathering• Budget planning• Technology procurement
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In the middle
• Test often• Fix easily• Spend less
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At the end
• Accessibility is forever, not just for launch
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WHERE DOES ACCESSIBILITY HAPPEN?
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With devices
• Desktops and laptops• Smartphones and tablets• Hybrids and wearable tech
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With OS
• Windows, OSX and Linux• iOS, Android and Windows Phone
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With browsers
• Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer and Safari
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With assistive technologies
• Screen readers• Screen magnifiers• Speech recognition tools• Alternative input devices
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With you
• You're the one that can make a difference to accessibility
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THANK YOU