Essays about: "designing for disabilities"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 33 essays containing the words designing for disabilities.

  1. 21. News for Everyone - Investigating Universal Accessibility with Cognitively Disabled Users on Swedish News Sites

    University essay from KTH/Medieteknik och interaktionsdesign, MID

    Author : Ellinor Jutterström; [2018]
    Keywords : Accessibility; User Experience; Universal Design; Design-For-All; Cognitive Disabilities; News Websites; Tillgänglighet; Användarupplevelse; Universell Design; Design-För-Alla; Kognitiva Funktionsvariationer; Nyhetshemsidor;

    Abstract : As more readers consume news through digital platforms such as computers, mobiles and tablets, it is essential to make these interfaces accessible to as many users as possible, both from an economic and social standpoint. The terms ‘universal accessibility’, ‘inclusive design’ and ‘design-for-all’ refer to the method of designing for users both with and without disabilities, which is a widely debated subject among researchers in the field where some say that it improves the usability for everyone, while others argue that it is impossible to create a design that fits all needs. READ MORE

  3. 22. Rullstolsburen - inte rullstolsbunden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Sara Wångmar; [2016]
    Keywords : tillgänglighet; rörelsenedsättning; funktionsnedsättning; lekplats; lek;

    Abstract : Lek är ett av de viktigaste aktivitetsområdena för barn. Arbetet beskriver vilka värden leken rymmer och vilka konsekvenserna kan bli när barn stängs ute från lekens plattform p.g.a. READ MORE

  4. 23. Investigating How HTML5 Improves Accessibility

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT)

    Author : Fatemeh Mirzaee Naeeni; [2016]
    Keywords : HTML5; accessibility; usability; disability; screen readers;

    Abstract : Nowadays, a lot of activities such as social communications, educational courses, banking processes, different types of entertainment, online registrations and many more are done through Internet websites. Millions of users use these websites to maintain their daily needs. READ MORE

  5. 24. The Benefits from an Accessible Web: a Case Study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Elin Bäcklund; [2016]
    Keywords : Accessibility; quality requirements; tillgänglighet; kvalitetskrav; industry manufacturer; Scania; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : There is an explosive growth in on-line information and interactive services provided on the Web. Web accessibility refers to designing these websites so that all people, no matter disabilities, can access Web content. READ MORE

  6. 25. The Ability to Participate : A Study on the Contributions of Persons with Disabilities in the Sustainable Development Goals

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HLK, Globala studier

    Author : Linnea ammon; Alexandra Blixt; [2015]
    Keywords : participatory development; post-2015 development agenda; persons with disabilities;

    Abstract : The study investigates recent efforts made by the United Nations to ensure the participation of persons with disabilities in the designing of a post-2015 development framework that will build on the progress catalysed by the Millennium Development Goals. Anchored in the participatory development theory, the study examines the consultation process held between 2012 and 2013, analysing the correlation between the extensive online consultation and the Open Working Groups’ proposal for Sustainable Development Goals. READ MORE