UX Reference · Topic
Accessibility
Accessibility considers whether people with different abilities can use a product or service. These entries cover accessible structure, interaction, evaluation and governance.
15 entries
AccessibilityAccessibility is the practice of making digital products, content, and services usable by people with diverse abilities and assistive needs.Also: A11y, accessible design, digital accessibility
Accessibility GovernanceAccessibility governance is the set of responsibilities, standards, processes, reviews, and accountability mechanisms used to ensure that…Also: Accessibility management, accessibility quality governance, accessibility assurance
Accessibility RegressionAccessibility regression is the reintroduction or creation of accessibility barriers after a design, content, code, component, or release…Also: A11y regression, accessibility defect regression, accessibility quality regression
Accessible NameAn accessible name is the programmatically determinable label or text alternative that assistive technologies use to identify a user…Also: Accessible label, programmatic label, name computation
Alternative TextAlternative text is text that communicates the purpose or meaning of an image or non-text element when the visual content cannot be seen…Also: Alt text, text alternative, image description
Assistive TechnologyAssistive technology is hardware, software, equipment, or a system feature that helps people with disabilities or functional limitations…Also: AT, access technology, adaptive technology
Cognitive AccessibilityCognitive accessibility is the practice of making information, interfaces, tasks, and services easier to understand, remember, navigate…Also: Cognitive access, cognitive inclusion, understandability
Color ContrastColor contrast is the difference between foreground and background colors that affects whether text, controls, icons, and visual…Also: Contrast ratio, text contrast, visual contrast
Focus OrderFocus order is the sequence in which interactive elements receive keyboard or programmatic focus as users move through a digital interface.Also: Keyboard focus sequence, tab order, sequential focus navigation
Inclusive DesignInclusive design is an approach to designing products, services, environments, or systems that considers human diversity, different…Also: Design for inclusion, inclusive UX, universal access design
Keyboard AccessibilityKeyboard accessibility is the extent to which users can reach and operate interactive content, controls, forms, navigation, and workflows…Also: Keyboard operability, keyboard navigation, keyboard-only access
Screen Reader TestingScreen reader testing evaluates whether digital content, controls, forms, and task flows can be understood and used with screen reader…Also: Screen reader evaluation, assistive technology testing, non-visual access testing
Plain LanguagePlain language is communication that users can find, understand, and use the first time they read or hear it.Also: Plain English, clear language, plain writing
ReadabilityReadability is the ease with which written content can be read and processed, influenced by wording, sentence structure, typography…Also: Reading ease, text readability, readable content
Responsive DesignResponsive design is an approach in which digital interfaces adapt to different screen sizes, devices, input methods, and viewing…Also: Responsive web design, adaptive layout, multi-device design