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+# Originally published at the following URL
+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."
+# See all topics at https://digital.gov/topics
+topics:
+  - accessibility
+  - content-strategy
+  - human-centered-design
+  - information-collection
+  - best-practices
+  - user-centered-design
+  - usability
+slug: designing-for-people-with-disabilities
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