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Published on: June 1, 2015
Designing user interfaces for content simplification aimed at people with cognitive impairments.
Lourdes Moreno1, Helen Petrie2, Paloma Martínez1
1Computer Science Department, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Leganés, Spain.
This study introduces cognitive accessibility design patterns to improve web interfaces for individuals with cognitive impairments. User testing confirmed the Easier system
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Accessibility Research
- Web Design
Background:
- Cognitive accessibility focuses on making digital content usable for individuals with cognitive impairments, including the elderly and those with intellectual disabilities.
- Designing user interfaces with cognitive considerations is crucial for inclusivity.
- Existing web content often presents challenges for users with cognitive impairments due to complex language and structure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present cognitive accessibility design patterns.
- To apply these patterns in the development of the Easier web system's user interface.
- To evaluate the cognitive accessibility and user experience of the Easier system.
Main Methods:
- Development of cognitive accessibility design patterns.
- Implementation of these patterns in the Easier web system, a tool for text simplification.
- User testing with individuals with intellectual disabilities and older adults.
Main Results:
- The Easier system successfully applied cognitive accessibility design patterns.
- User tests demonstrated that individuals with cognitive impairments could effectively use the interface.
- Participants reported a satisfactory user experience with the Easier system.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive accessibility design patterns are effective in creating usable web interfaces for people with cognitive impairments.
- The Easier system provides a valuable tool for enhancing text understanding and readability.
- A validated design proposal for a glossary mechanism in simplified web interfaces was developed.
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