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Subjective evaluation of website accessibility and usability: a survey for people with sensory disabilities

conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 11:57 authored by Alahmadi, T, Steve DrewSteve Drew
A novel subjective evaluation model for accessibility is developed utilising a questionnaire survey approach, with reference to the characteristics of disabled groups and the features of university websites. Measuring accessibility, including through usability evaluations, is an important equity step in assessing and improving the effectiveness and usefulness of online learning and general materials for students with disabilities. The popular uptake of blended and online learning warrants an evaluation of the accessibility of web-based university websites for equity in access to quality learning experiences and outcomes. The model conforms to user-centred design theory and is designed on the basis of usability and accessibility statements derived from contemporary accessibility questionnaires and standards. The model is applied to evaluate Australian university web-based systems. The initial data show that 55% of students with sensory disabilities believe the accessibility of their current website content negatively affects their study, and 70% believe the web pages are not well structured for navigation by learners with sensory disabilities.

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Publication title

Proceedings of the W4A'17 International Web for All Conference

Pagination

1-4

ISBN

978-1-4503-4900-0

Department/School

DVC - Education

Publisher

Association for Computing Machinery

Place of publication

Australia

Event title

W4A'17 International Web for All Conference

Event Venue

Perth, Australia

Date of Event (Start Date)

2017-04-02

Date of Event (End Date)

2017-04-04

Rights statement

Copyright 2017 ACM

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Expanding knowledge in the information and computing sciences

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