Request types on Fable

Fable makes accessibility testing easy. This article will take you through the different ways in which you can engage with assistive technology users through Requests on the Fable platform.

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Amber Knabl, Customer Success @ Fable

Whether you’re doing Research or QA, there’s a Request on Fable that will help connect you to an assistive technology user to help you accomplish your accessibility goals. 

Using Fable for Research

These request types will help you gain insights early on. Learn more about assistive technology users and their behaviours, needs, and motivations to help you design and develop accessible experiences.

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User Interviews

  • Meet 1:1 for a one-hour video session with an assistive technology user of your choosing.
  • Receive a video recording.

Check out this article to learn more about User Interviews.

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Prototype Reviews

  • Get feedback on an interactive prototype from a screen magnification or alternative navigation user.
  • Receive a video recording.

Want more information? Check out this article to learn more about Prototype Reviews.

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Self-Guided Task

  • An unmoderated request type great for evaluating the usability and accessibility of a user flow
  • Get insights without having to run an Interview yourself
  • Receive a video recording as well as an Accessibility Usability Scale score

Want more information? You can learn more here about Self-Guided Tasks and Fable’s Accessible Usability Scale.

Using Fable for QA

These request types will help you assess the accessibility of products that are live or in development. Learn more about how well your product works for assistive technology users, and uncover any compatibility issues that may exist.

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Compatibility Tests

  • Test the accessibility of important user journeys with 5 assistive technology users of your choosing.
  • Receive qualitative and quantitative data within the Fable platform.

This article will help you learn more about Compatibility Tests and when to use them.

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QA Sessions

  • Meet 1:1 with an expert screen reader user to receive technical feedback and suggestions.
  • Receive a video recording.

Be sure to check out this article for more information QA Sessions.