Usability of Accessibility Options for Websites
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https://doi.org/10.55707/ds-po.v40i1.163Keywords:
accessibility options, blind and visually impaired people, law on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications, website, inclusionAbstract
accessibility options, blind and visually impaired people, law on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications, website, inclusion
ABSTRACT – Accessibility options are settings that make it easier for people with special needs to acquire and search for new information. Given the diversity of groups with special needs, it is important that everyone have the opportunity to choose appropriate accessibility options. Some of the most common accessibility features include changing contrast, changing text size, highlighting links, and the ability to navigate a website using only a keyboard. In addition, there are less common accessibility features such as eReader and the use of sign language, which are more beneficial to certain groups due to their specificity. It is a misconception that simply following accessibility guidelines is enough to ensure accessibility; continuous improvement and quality assurance are necessary. It is important to recognize that accessibility must also be ensured for people with other types of disabilities or needs. This paper focuses on the assessments of blind and visually impaired people regarding the usability of the accessibility options offered on selected public websites.
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