Practicing Accessibility Research with Confidence
summary
Researcher reports running 500+ sessions with assistive tech users and demonstrates an Apple Voice Control demo that shows three click methods (name, numbered overlay, grid), finds overlays intrusive and grids slow, and recommends routine tech checks, paid participants, and flexible protocols with optional tasks so blockers become findings not failures. Prioritize task completion and perceived usability (AUS score) over task time, use small targeted samples to reach saturation, and bring developers into post‑session investigation when coding or labeling causes barriers.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Accessibility research confidence
- 6:23Inclusive research barriers
- 10:59Research mindset prep
- 15:59Learning with assistive tech
- 20:32Voice-controlled navigation demo
- 30:21Inclusive research planning
- 35:41High-impact prioritization
- 47:27Handling accessibility findings
- 56:25Remote research tips
- 59:14Closing and resources
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