Title -
Enhance caMicroscope Accessibility with Automation, User-Centered Design, and Clear Documentation
Labels: accessibility, documentation, testing
Description -
I'd like to propose a multi-phased approach to improve accessibility reports and user experience for caMicroscope users with disabilities. This approach combines automated testing, user-centered design principles, and clear documentation revisions.
Current Limitations -
Current accessibility testing methods might not comprehensively identify all potential barriers. This can hinder usability for users with disabilities.
Proposed Solution -
Phase 1: Automated Accessibility Testing
Tool Selection: Collaboratively choose an accessibility testing tool (e.g., Axe, Pa11y, Lighthouse) based on project needs and integration feasibility.
Integration/Scheduling: Integrate the tool (if applicable) into CI/CD or establish scheduled scans for regular reports.
Report Analysis: Analyze reports to identify and prioritize high-impact WCAG violations by affected areas (app pages, features, documentation)
Phase 2: User-Centered Accessibility Evaluation
User Recruitment: Recruit participants with diverse disabilities for accessibility testing sessions.
Scenario Development: Develop test scenarios targeting accessibility barriers in app functionalities and documentation navigation (keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, color contrast, alt text).
User Testing and Feedback: Conduct focused user testing sessions and collect detailed feedback on encountered accessibility barriers.
Phase 3: Implementation and Continuous Improvement
Accessibility Fixes: Address high-impact accessibility issues in codebase and user interface (code modifications, UI adjustments, semantic markup).
Documentation Review/Revision: Review documentation for WCAG compliance (structure, clarity, headings, alt text, keyboard navigation instructions). Revise for accessibility.
Iterative Refinement: Conduct further user testing cycles to gather feedback on improvements and identify remaining barriers.
Benefits:
Enhanced accessibility for users with disabilities.
Improved user experience for a wider user base.
Increased user engagement and potential grant opportunities.
Timeline and Collaboration:
The timeline is open for discussion based on project resources. I'm eager to collaborate with the caMicroscope development team to implement this proposal.
birm
commented
1 day ago
Issue type: Enhancement
Title - Enhance caMicroscope Accessibility with Automation, User-Centered Design, and Clear Documentation
Labels: accessibility, documentation, testing
Description -
I'd like to propose a multi-phased approach to improve accessibility reports and user experience for caMicroscope users with disabilities. This approach combines automated testing, user-centered design principles, and clear documentation revisions.
Current Limitations -
Current accessibility testing methods might not comprehensively identify all potential barriers. This can hinder usability for users with disabilities.
Proposed Solution -
Phase 1: Automated Accessibility Testing
Tool Selection: Collaboratively choose an accessibility testing tool (e.g., Axe, Pa11y, Lighthouse) based on project needs and integration feasibility. Integration/Scheduling: Integrate the tool (if applicable) into CI/CD or establish scheduled scans for regular reports. Report Analysis: Analyze reports to identify and prioritize high-impact WCAG violations by affected areas (app pages, features, documentation)
Phase 2: User-Centered Accessibility Evaluation
User Recruitment: Recruit participants with diverse disabilities for accessibility testing sessions. Scenario Development: Develop test scenarios targeting accessibility barriers in app functionalities and documentation navigation (keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, color contrast, alt text). User Testing and Feedback: Conduct focused user testing sessions and collect detailed feedback on encountered accessibility barriers.
Phase 3: Implementation and Continuous Improvement
Accessibility Fixes: Address high-impact accessibility issues in codebase and user interface (code modifications, UI adjustments, semantic markup). Documentation Review/Revision: Review documentation for WCAG compliance (structure, clarity, headings, alt text, keyboard navigation instructions). Revise for accessibility. Iterative Refinement: Conduct further user testing cycles to gather feedback on improvements and identify remaining barriers.
Benefits:
The timeline is open for discussion based on project resources. I'm eager to collaborate with the caMicroscope development team to implement this proposal.
Thank you for your consideration!