Predicting Digital Accessibility Through a Self-Assessment Test of Process Traits.
Miriam E N Begnum1, Susanne K Harder2
1School of Economics, Innovation, and Technology at Høyskolen Kristiania.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|November 19, 2024
Summary
A new 11-question test predicts a team's likelihood of creating accessible digital solutions. It identifies potential successes or failures and guides necessary improvements for digital accessibility.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Software Engineering
- Digital Accessibility
Background:
- Digital solution accessibility is crucial for inclusivity.
- Assessing team readiness for accessibility is challenging.
- Current methods for evaluating team accessibility practices are limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a self-assessment tool for predicting team accessibility outcomes.
- To provide a practical method for evaluating team characteristics related to digital accessibility.
- To identify specific areas for improvement in development processes to enhance accessibility.
Main Methods:
- Development of an 11-question self-assessment test.
- Validation of the test against actual accessibility outcomes of digital solutions.
- Analysis of development process characteristics influencing accessibility.
Main Results:
- The self-assessment test accurately predicts both success and failure in developing accessible digital solutions.
- Key team characteristics, knowledge, practices, and mindset correlate with accessibility outcomes.
- The test effectively pinpoints areas needing improvement for better digital accessibility.
Conclusions:
- The 11-question test offers a reliable and easy-to-use method for teams to gauge their accessibility potential.
- Product leaders can leverage this tool to proactively address accessibility challenges.
- The assessment facilitates targeted interventions to foster a more accessible digital development environment.
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