Study of accessibility needs of people with visual impairments and how they align with WCAG 2.0 guidelines: A Study of WCAG 2.0 Guidelines
2023 (Engelska)Självständigt arbete på grundnivå (kandidatexamen), 10 poäng / 15 hp
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Abstract [en]
This study aimed to investigate the needs and challenges faced by visually impairedindividuals when using the internet and assess the compatibility of the challengesthey face with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0). By exam-ining these aspects, through analysis of existing literature, surveys and interview.The study sought to gain insights into the difficulties experienced by the visuallyimpaired community and provide recommendations for improving web accessibilityand contribute to the development of more accessible and user-friendly web content.This, in turn, can improve the quality of life for individuals with visual impairmentsand promote their active involvement in social, economic, and cultural activities.The study findings indicate common obstacles faced by individuals with visual im-pairments when accessing the internet, including difficulties in reading text, limitedcustomization options, insufficient color contrast, poorly structured content, inacces-sible forms or inputs, challenges in identifying images or icons, navigating web pages,and completing forms.Individuals with visual impairments have unique requirements when using theinternet, such as the use of assistive technologies and alternative text descriptions.However, they encounter various obstacles that hinder their access and engagementwith digital content and services.Although WCAG 2.0 serves as a foundationalframework for web accessibility, there is still room for improvement in terms ofawareness, implementation, and testing. Further efforts are necessary to enhanceinternet accessibility for individuals with visual impairments, facilitating their fullparticipation in social, economic, and cultural activities.
Ort, förlag, år, upplaga, sidor
2023. , s. 47
Nyckelord [en]
Web accessibility, Visual impairments, Web Content Accessibility Guide- lines 2.0, Accessibilty
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URN: urn:nbn:se:bth-24855OAI: oai:DiVA.org:bth-24855DiVA, id: diva2:1769330
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