Lab: Designing & Building Accessible Forms

Proposal No: 616

Bios & Handouts

Speaker(s)

• Derek Featherstone, Accessibility Evangelist, Level Access

Disability Area: Cognitive|Learning   Mobility   Vision   Deaf|HOH   Other Disability   Other Text  

Topic Area: Legal   Best Practices   Web|Media Access   Alternate Format   Campus Policy   Curriculum Access   Assistive Technology   Information Resources  

Summary of Session

Forms power almost everything we do on the internet that isn’t based on the consumption of documents. If not designed correctly, poorly designed forms not only are a serious obstacle to accessibility but to usability for all users. This lab will review the techniques and strategies for creating forms that enhance the interaction of all users and insure accessibility. The data model dictates the interaction Not considering context Clever tricks can be confusing Con icting business and user needs Tricky layouts and content

Abstract

Kepoints

1. Common form design mistakes
2. Screen reader considerations

Speaker Bio(s)

Derek Featherstone

Derek is the Chief Experience Officer at Level Access – focused on ensuring that accessibility and inclusion are an integral part of creating outstanding customer experiences. He teaches teams accessibility concepts and skills, and leads hands-on workshops with teams of all sizes. Working with Derek will help you analyze and improve your process, and incorporate accessibility and inclusive design processes into your UX and service design practice, and development methodologies.

Handout(s)