While often discussed as a single group, there are many differences that exist for people with visual challenges. A users level of vision, as well as their personal preferences, will contribute to the type of assistive technology they use - a screen reader, screen magnification software, or both.
When creating a Compatibility Test on Fable, the type of feedback you get can often depend on the type of instructions you give in your task flow. Here are some tips to help you get exactly the kind of feedback you’re looking for.
Just because you meet one disabled person who isn’t comfortable doing a particular thing, doesn’t mean that everyone else with that same disability is also uncomfortable with it. When in doubt, just ask. We know what we’re good at, what skills we have, and what we struggle with – just like anyone else.
Screen readers are software programs that allow those who have difficulty reading printed text, or interpreting icons, access to content. People who are completely blind are the primary users of screen readers. They can also be used by people with dyslexia, low vision, or by anyone who may not be able to look at a screen.
The ability to detect if assistive technology is in use is a common feature that developers request, and one that users with disabilities push back against. This article goes over the reasons users are reluctant to embrace a feature of this kind, and why it might not be a good idea to use it, even if it did exist.