Accessibility Research Frequently Asked Questions
Fable Team2026-01-30T10:35:30-05:00Get expert answers to common FAQs, from why accessibility research matters to how to conduct effective studies.
Embracing discomfort and breaking down barriers in accessibility research
Fable Team2026-01-30T10:43:01-05:00Learn how to kickstart inclusive accessibility research with practical advice from Fable’s experts. Get tips on building rapport with assistive tech users, navigating barriers, and bringing accessibility into your product development with confidence.
How to recruit and screen for accessibility research
Fable Team2025-09-18T14:45:52-04:00Screeners can be helpful for targeting the right audience for your study, but they can also be a barrier to people with disabilities. Learn more about screeners, their impact on inclusive research and how to create more inclusive screeners overall.
How to scope your accessibility research study
Fable Team2025-09-18T17:04:45-04:00Aimed at practitioners new to facilitating accessible UX research, this webinar shared practical advice on how to get started. Learn how to maximize the time spent with an assistive technology user and how to structure an interview to get more insights out of it.
Preparing for IAAP certification with Fable Upskill
Fable Team2025-09-18T16:35:21-04:00Fable is an IAAP Approved Certification Training Preparation Provider. You can now use Fable Upskill courses available through your organization to study for IAAP.
Spark cross-team collaboration through accessible research, like Booking.com
Fable Team2025-09-18T16:42:57-04:00Maya Alvarado, Senior Accessibility Researcher at Booking.com, and Kevin Penny, member of Fable’s community of assistive technology users, discuss how collaboration happens on teams through accessible and inclusive research.
Community Research Panel Report
Fable Team2026-04-13T16:11:14-04:00Get to know our community of testers and their unique perspectives on navigating the digital world.
Unlocking the power of accessibility research
Fable Team2025-09-18T17:04:57-04:00How should a UX researcher prepare for research involving people with disabilities who use assistive technology (AT)? How will the session flow? What do you need to keep in mind? Aimed at practitioners new to facilitating accessible UX research, Fable’s recent webinar “Unlocking the power of accessibility research” featured practical advice on how to get started. In this article, we’ll summarize the main takeaways from the session that will help you maximize the time spent with an AT user and how to structure the interview to get more insights out of it.
Build an accessibility champion program, like Duo Security and Visa
Fable Team2025-09-18T16:49:07-04:00In our latest edition of Experts with Fable, Amber Knabl, CPACC, Accessibility Strategy and Enablement Lead at Fable, sat down with Kaush Ganesh, Senior Design Researcher of Duo Security at Cisco, and Jennifer Smith, PCWA, Design Director of Accessibility at Visa to discuss learnings from their experiences building accessibility champion programs.
Aim for usability for all, like Ally Bank and OverDrive
Fable Team2025-09-18T16:50:01-04:00Elana Chapman, Accessibility Research Manager at Fable, sat down with Stacey Sullivan, UX Team Lead at OverDrive, and Annabel Weiner, User Experience Accessibility Specialist at Ally Bank. Annabel and Stacey shared their perspectives on why they push past WCAG to provide an even better user experience for all, best practices for user research with assistive technology users, and strategies for getting organizational buy-in for accessibility projects.