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Web 2.0 and User Experience For diverse users
What is Web 2.0? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Why Web 2.0 and accessibility? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Why Web 2.0 and accessibility? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Unleashing the potential of Web 2.0
The potential of social networking ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
A web 2.0 eco-system is a growing suite of applications that work together. For example, YouTube videos can be embedded in MySpace pages. If the top sites are inaccessible does this create problems throughout the Web 2.0 eco-system?
Users want to participate in social networking… … but are unable to because the tools are inaccessible
Common difficulties ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Has Web 2.0 development created a culture  where both accessibility and usability are no longer valued or prioritised? Are we in danger of repeating the same mistakes from the early days of web development? Accessibility is not an iteration for mythical phase 2!
Web 2.0 Build now, Fix later… Otherwise known as iteration
Is it  (poorly implemented)  AJAX’s fault? AJAX is not the main culprit! … but it’s still guilty!
AJAX issues ,[object Object],[object Object]
Web applications that are easy to use is as important as technical accessibility
Information architecture and accessibility ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Solutions
CAPTCHA graphics ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Help pages ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Better use of Rich Media ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Accessible innovation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The challenges of  user generated content How can creators be encouraged to create accessible content?
Users creating accessible content ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Conclusions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Thankyou GeekGirls! [email_address] With thanks: Damon Rose, BBC Ouch Ian Forrester, BBC Backstage Christian Heilmann, Yahoo Our testers: David, Hazel, Chris Lottie Poulton, Camera Di, Julia, Johann, AbilityNet

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Girl Geek Dinners with IT4Communities - AbilityNet

  • 1. Web 2.0 and User Experience For diverse users
  • 2.
  • 3.
  • 4.
  • 6.
  • 7. A web 2.0 eco-system is a growing suite of applications that work together. For example, YouTube videos can be embedded in MySpace pages. If the top sites are inaccessible does this create problems throughout the Web 2.0 eco-system?
  • 8. Users want to participate in social networking… … but are unable to because the tools are inaccessible
  • 9.
  • 10. Has Web 2.0 development created a culture where both accessibility and usability are no longer valued or prioritised? Are we in danger of repeating the same mistakes from the early days of web development? Accessibility is not an iteration for mythical phase 2!
  • 11. Web 2.0 Build now, Fix later… Otherwise known as iteration
  • 12. Is it (poorly implemented) AJAX’s fault? AJAX is not the main culprit! … but it’s still guilty!
  • 13.
  • 14. Web applications that are easy to use is as important as technical accessibility
  • 15.
  • 17.
  • 18.
  • 19.
  • 20.
  • 21. The challenges of user generated content How can creators be encouraged to create accessible content?
  • 22.
  • 23.
  • 24. Thankyou GeekGirls! [email_address] With thanks: Damon Rose, BBC Ouch Ian Forrester, BBC Backstage Christian Heilmann, Yahoo Our testers: David, Hazel, Chris Lottie Poulton, Camera Di, Julia, Johann, AbilityNet