The document discusses the importance of combining accessibility and user experience (UX) to create accessible UX. It notes that over 8 million people in the US have difficulty seeing and believes that successful digital engagement is important for individuals and society. However, relying on digital technologies without considering accessibility could worsen social and economic exclusion. The document recognizes that many factors influence accessibility needs and that capabilities and preferences are unique. It commits to building a culture of accessibility, engaging people with disabilities, and continuously improving knowledge and practice of accessible UX.

1. Joining Accessibility and UX for
Accessible UX
Sarah Horton and David Sloan
Webvisions Chicago
September 26 2014

2. People are people

6. What do you need to know?

7. 8.1 million people in
the US have some
difficulty seeing

8. Sister Daughter
Brother
Mother Me
Father
Husband
Wife
Colleague
Friend
Son

11. You feelin’ it?

14. We believe:
Successful engagement with digital
information and services is an individual and
societal imperative

15. We believe:
Reliance on digital technologies without due
regard to accessible user experience could
worsen social and economic exclusion

16. We believe:
Inattention to accessibility fundamentally
compromises quality and user experience

17. We believe:
Truly advancing accessibility requires
change, for people, processes, and
technologies

18. We believe:
We will all reap benefits if we collectively
commit to accessibility and accessible user
experiences

19. We recognize:
Many environmental factors influence
accessibility needs

20. We recognize:
As human beings, our capabilities and
preferences are unique and variable

21. We recognize:
There is no easy and direct path toward
accessibility

22. We recognize:
The accessibility roadmap we have been
following has shortcomings

23. We will:
Build a culture of accessibility in every
organization we work with

24. We will:
Commit to helping all stakeholder groups
understand accessibility

25. We will:
Prioritize engagement with people with
disabilities

26. We will:
Commit to continuous improvement in
knowledge and practice of accessible UX

27. We will:
Focus on accessible UX as a commitment to
making the best possible digital experiences
for more people

31. Sarah Horton @gradualclearing
David Sloan @sloandr