diff --git a/content/news/2024/07/2024-07-18-designing-for-people-with-disabilities.md b/content/news/2024/07/2024-07-18-designing-for-people-with-disabilities.md index bebfddcfda..aca6008c49 100644 --- a/content/news/2024/07/2024-07-18-designing-for-people-with-disabilities.md +++ b/content/news/2024/07/2024-07-18-designing-for-people-with-disabilities.md @@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ source_url: https://blog.usa.gov/designing-for-people-with-disabilities source: usagov date: 2024-07-16 -title: Designing for people with disabilities -deck: The User Experience (UX) team at USA.gov’s Public Experience Portfolio recently conducted a study to analyze the experiences of individuals who access USA.gov through assistive technology.., The team partnered with a local organization to gather insights from a diverse group of participants, many of whom are blind or deaf. The study revealed various habits and challenges faced by these users, such as a preference for mobile sites, difficulty with website carousels, and a reliance on clear headings and action-oriented descriptions. These findings can guide improvements in accessibility, such as clever link labeling and better navigation aids for assistive technology users. -summary: The User Experience (UX) team at USA.gov’s Public Experience Portfolio recently conducted a study to analyze the experiences of individuals who access USA.gov through assistive technology.., The team partnered with a local organization to gather insights from a diverse group of participants, many of whom are blind or deaf. The study revealed various habits and challenges faced by these users, such as a preference for mobile sites, difficulty with website carousels, and a reliance on clear headings and action-oriented descriptions. These findings can guide improvements in accessibility, such as clever link labeling and better navigation aids for assistive technology users. +title: "Designing for people with disabilities" +deck: "The User Experience (UX) team at USA.gov's Public Experience Portfolio recently conducted a study to analyze the experiences of individuals who access USA.gov through assistive technology. The team partnered with a local organization to gather insights from a diverse group of participants, many of whom are blind or deaf. The study revealed various habits and challenges faced by these users, such as a preference for mobile sites, difficulty with website carousels, and a reliance on clear headings and action-oriented descriptions. These findings can guide improvements in accessibility, such as clever link labeling and better navigation aids for assistive technology users." +summary: "The User Experience (UX) team at USA.gov's Public Experience Portfolio recently conducted a study to analyze the experiences of individuals who access USA.gov through assistive technology. The team partnered with a local organization to gather insights from a diverse group of participants, many of whom are blind or deaf. The study revealed various habits and challenges faced by these users, such as a preference for mobile sites, difficulty with website carousels, and a reliance on clear headings and action-oriented descriptions. These findings can guide improvements in accessibility, such as clever link labeling and better navigation aids for assistive technology users." # See all topics at https://digital.gov/topics topics: - accessibility