I’m planning something big. I’ve made a Wisdom Bot that is trained with the videos I’ve been creating for this blog since 2017. Below is an embedded widget, similar to the Wisdom Bot. Ask it something about accessibility. Try these simple queries: “pdfs,” “accessibility,” “alt text,” “heading”.
I’m planning activities, workshops, and webinars to expand my brand Yolantis Website Mentor.
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Zoom workspace account, purchased
Speaking engagement secured
See me at the upcoming Web 3 Leader Summit in the Spatial.io metaverse, August 22, 2024. Tickets are free and you can watch from a browser or in a Meta Quest VR headset with Spatial installed.
I came up with a question for Chat GPT: “what are some considerations UX designers can plan for to help people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) have an easier time with websites? What do users with MS need, in terms of accessible design?”
In the video below, I talk through the various considerations that were listed.
16 minute video recording – starts at :40 second mark
Designing websites with accessibility considerations for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) involves addressing a range of potential symptoms that could affect their interaction with digital interfaces. MS can cause issues like motor difficulties, visual impairments, cognitive challenges, and fatigue. Here’s an outline of accessibility considerations:
Motor Difficulties
Keyboard accessibility
Large clickable areas
Voice control
Sticky keys
Visual Impairments
High contrast modes
Scalable text
Colorblind-friendly design
Accessible images
Cognitive Challenges
Simplified navigation
Plain language
Content chunking
Consistent layout
Error prevention
Fatigue Management
Task simplification
Save progress
Time extensions
Auto-save
General Usability
Responsive design
Minimal use of moving or flashing content
Accessible multimedia (videos and audio)
Feedback and Confirmation
Clear feedback
Confirmation messages
I’ve learned over the years that UX designers tend to say that if we make a digital product more accessible, it improves general usability for everyone.
