How to Run an Accessibility Test with Users and Survive
summary
Practical guidance for running accessibility tests with real users who use screen readers and assistive keyboards: recruit participants using their own devices, provide accessible materials (PDFs or printed), and use familiar video tools like Zoom or Teams. Run short, prioritized scenarios with a technical second person present, monitor fatigue and allow breaks, document every issue per participant and technology while labeling accessibility vs usability, and reproduce critical cases to determine whether problems stem from code or interaction.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Accessibility user testing
- 3:08Accessibility journey
- 4:54User test structure
- 5:57Recruiting participants
- 11:19Preparing materials
- 13:48Choosing test environment
- 15:30Designing scenarios
- 19:43Test conduction tips
- 21:55Using participant devices
- 23:20Monitoring wellbeing
- 24:44Analyzing results
- 29:25Survival tips
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