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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2019 · 57 MIN

Accessibility benefits everyone

from Unusable podcast (UX & usability) · host Andrew Waite & David Ball

We discuss using technology with different types of disabilities, what the term "accessibility" really means, and how designing for accessibility benefits everyone. Other things we talk about: Accessibility as an afterthought vs Inclusive design Screenreaders & how blind people use the internet Funkify disability simulator Silktide's screen reader simulator Voice UI for to provide accessibility options, including for the elderly & in the shower Andrew's bank nightmare Links mentioned: Funkify disability simulator Silktide's screen reader simulator Blind girl hacks - Alisha's Guide How many people in the UK have sight loss? Jane Hu's tweet The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode: https://podcast.theunusable.com/podcasts/010-a11y-benefits-everyone.mp3 Music is by [Gold5472](https://gold5472.newgrounds.com/)

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