> > Test one, or ask a person that is dependent on assistive technology > > how they use it and what they really need and want. > > The advice to ask real users how they use them is much better But, Nielsen's "Don't listen to users" [1] applies here as well, so testing is still far more commendable than just asking users. > than the idea that developers should try out screenreaders. And from my experience, trying out assistive technologies (AT) is perfect for sensitization. While I agree that developers should not rely alone on their experience using e.g. screenreaders, I recommend using them nonetheless to get a feeling for AT usage and common problems AT users face. Every open mouth I see when accessing a page with a simple voice browser shows that trying out does a good job in sensitizing. [1] http://www.useit.com/alertbox/20010805.html -- Jens Meiert Information Architect http://meiert.com/ | Webdesign mit CSS (O'Reilly, German) | http://meiert.com/cssdesign/Received on Wednesday, 1 February 2006 09:57:07 GMT
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