Looking after your family's future - accessibility for an ageing population. What are the impacts of ageing on web use; what are some of the solutions to make websites more usable.
UCD15 Talk - Julie Kennedy & Lucy Scott - Designing for Our Future SelvesUCD UK Ltd
How do we design for the older generation? This group is often ignored in the development of new products, despite many over 55s having ample money and time to invest in the latest technologies
Learn what you need to consider in your research and design process to create usable products for older users. We will look at some of the cognitive and physical changes associated with aging and consider how these impact on use of products and technologies.
Technology can also be a huge enabler for older users – we will also look at some products in market or development which are helping elders stay independent and healthy for longer.
We’ll demonstrate all this with some real life examples from user research and end on a great video.
Happy webusers - World Information Arcitecture Day 2015Andrew Arch
A discussion of the issues affecting the experience of older people and people with disability when online and some of the simple solutions to 'make them happy' in keeping with the WIAD theme for 2015
Web accessibility is about creating web content, design, and tools that can be used by everyone regardless of ability. Web accessibility is the need for websites to utilize tools and technologies developed to aid the perception, understanding, contribution, navigation, and interaction of a person with disabilities on the site. Integrating accessibility can seem intimidating to those that are just getting acquainted with it, but it is a vital element of user experience. Accessibility should be built into the web development and design process, rather than trying to retrofit it as an afterthought.
Older Adults: Are We Really Designing for Our Future Selves? (BAD Conf. 2022)Nexer Digital
Advice on designing for older people often urges us to consider this audience as our future selves. In one sense, this is helpful, as it fosters empathy with older users. But in another sense, it's misleading — it hints that all of the challenges we face in designing for more senior people now are ones we will face in 20, 30, or even 40 years.
Some design considerations are persistent because they relate to limitations that tend to come upon us as our bodies age. Eyesight dims, colour vision changes, hearing declines, joints lose flexibility, and memory isn't what it used to be. We will all experience some of these changes as we grow older, although at our own pace and in unique ways. And for the foreseeable future, bodies will continue to develop age-related limitations. Older people will always face these challenges simply because they are older, and our designs will always need to accommodate them.
Unfortunately, much of what we read and hear about designing for older adults mixes ageing-body limitations with issues such as comfort with technology, willingness to scroll, or typical online activities. Perhaps people will always become more hesitant to learn new technologies as they grow older and more frustrated when technology doesn't work as they expect. But the specific design considerations will change as technology evolves.
As designers, we need to understand which challenges we will always need to accommodate and which ones will evolve. It all boils down to the difference between challenges people have because they are older — and ones they have because they are older NOW.
This talk will help you understand what advice you can rely on for the long term and what issues you should keep testing for. It will illustrate with examples, including some from my own experience of being an older person who sees some age-related physical changes and is also very comfortable with technology.
This slide deck brings up to date the presentation of the same name that I gave at UX Cambridge in 2016 (and which can be found elsewhere among Nexer's uploads).
Looking after your family's future - accessibility for an ageing population. What are the impacts of ageing on web use; what are some of the solutions to make websites more usable.
UCD15 Talk - Julie Kennedy & Lucy Scott - Designing for Our Future SelvesUCD UK Ltd
How do we design for the older generation? This group is often ignored in the development of new products, despite many over 55s having ample money and time to invest in the latest technologies
Learn what you need to consider in your research and design process to create usable products for older users. We will look at some of the cognitive and physical changes associated with aging and consider how these impact on use of products and technologies.
Technology can also be a huge enabler for older users – we will also look at some products in market or development which are helping elders stay independent and healthy for longer.
We’ll demonstrate all this with some real life examples from user research and end on a great video.
Happy webusers - World Information Arcitecture Day 2015Andrew Arch
A discussion of the issues affecting the experience of older people and people with disability when online and some of the simple solutions to 'make them happy' in keeping with the WIAD theme for 2015
Web accessibility is about creating web content, design, and tools that can be used by everyone regardless of ability. Web accessibility is the need for websites to utilize tools and technologies developed to aid the perception, understanding, contribution, navigation, and interaction of a person with disabilities on the site. Integrating accessibility can seem intimidating to those that are just getting acquainted with it, but it is a vital element of user experience. Accessibility should be built into the web development and design process, rather than trying to retrofit it as an afterthought.
Older Adults: Are We Really Designing for Our Future Selves? (BAD Conf. 2022)Nexer Digital
Advice on designing for older people often urges us to consider this audience as our future selves. In one sense, this is helpful, as it fosters empathy with older users. But in another sense, it's misleading — it hints that all of the challenges we face in designing for more senior people now are ones we will face in 20, 30, or even 40 years.
Some design considerations are persistent because they relate to limitations that tend to come upon us as our bodies age. Eyesight dims, colour vision changes, hearing declines, joints lose flexibility, and memory isn't what it used to be. We will all experience some of these changes as we grow older, although at our own pace and in unique ways. And for the foreseeable future, bodies will continue to develop age-related limitations. Older people will always face these challenges simply because they are older, and our designs will always need to accommodate them.
Unfortunately, much of what we read and hear about designing for older adults mixes ageing-body limitations with issues such as comfort with technology, willingness to scroll, or typical online activities. Perhaps people will always become more hesitant to learn new technologies as they grow older and more frustrated when technology doesn't work as they expect. But the specific design considerations will change as technology evolves.
As designers, we need to understand which challenges we will always need to accommodate and which ones will evolve. It all boils down to the difference between challenges people have because they are older — and ones they have because they are older NOW.
This talk will help you understand what advice you can rely on for the long term and what issues you should keep testing for. It will illustrate with examples, including some from my own experience of being an older person who sees some age-related physical changes and is also very comfortable with technology.
This slide deck brings up to date the presentation of the same name that I gave at UX Cambridge in 2016 (and which can be found elsewhere among Nexer's uploads).
Presentation given by Jonathan Hassell (Head of Audience Experience & Usability) and Robin Christopherson (Head of Accessibility Services, AbilityNet) at Internet 2010, London in 2010.
Covers: how many people in the UK are still unconnected from the internet, and how 25% fewer disabled people are using the internet than the general population; what the reasons for this lag in usage by disabled people might be (and definitely are not); how use of assistive technologies in the UK is much lower than the expected percentages (from Microsoft Forrester research in 2003); how My Web My Way (bbc.co.uk/accessibility) provides information on assistive technologies and browser/OS accessibility settings to help disabled people; how website personalisation technologies can help all users (no matter how contradictory their needs) get a better user-experience; how the BBC ATK is aiming to provide these features on bbc.co.uk
The Changing Landscape of Web Users: How to Design for an Aging Population - ...UXPA International
Seniors are one of the fastest growing segments accessing the web, and yet, they are often ignored when websites are designed.
In our talk, we will explain why including seniors as part of use cases should be a priority. We will also explore who these older users are, what their behavior patterns are, how they access the web, what their physical limitations are, and how those should affect your design decisions. We will be presenting data gathered from published studies, quantitative and qualitative studies we conducted in-house, and sharing best practices. As part of the presentation we will also share a case study of how we built a world-class ecommerce tools aimed at Seniors: our epic fails and big wins and what we learned in the process.
The population of the developed world is aging. Most websites, apps, and digital devices are used by adults aged 50+ as well as by younger adults, so they should be designed accordingly. This talk, based on the presenter’s recent book, presents age-related factors that affect older adults’ ability to use digital technology, as well as design guidelines that reflect older adults’ highly varied capabilities, usage patterns, and preferences. Features:
• demographics of users of digital technology, by age,
• age-related factors affecting ability to use computers and online services,
• common design problems that decrease usability for older adults,
• design guidelines that can help designers avoid these common pitfalls.
We can all pretend that we’re helping others by making web sites and software accessible, but we are really making them better for our future selves. Learn some fundamentals of accessibility and how it can benefit you (whether future you from aging or you after something else limits your abilities). We’ll review simple testing techniques, basic features and enhancements, coming trends, and where to get help. This isn’t intended to be a deep dive, but more of an overall primer for those who aren’t sure where to start nor how it helps them.
Improving Web Accessibility for the ElderlyRoger Hudson
CSUN 2011 presentation about use of the web by people over the age of 60. Also looks at some of the common problems they have and suggests some solutions
Selfish Accessibility — WordCamp Europe 2017Adrian Roselli
We can all pretend that we’re helping others by making web sites and software accessible, but we are really making them better for our future selves. Learn some fundamentals of accessibility and how it can benefit you (whether future you from aging or you after something else limits your abilities). We’ll review simple testing techniques, basic features and enhancements, coming trends, and where to get help. This isn’t intended to be a deep dive, but more of an overall primer for those who aren’t sure where to start nor how it helps them.
Selfish Accessibility: WordCamp London 2017Adrian Roselli
We can all pretend that we’re helping others by making web sites and software accessible, but we are really making them better for our future selves. Learn some fundamentals of accessibility and how it can benefit you (whether future you from aging or you after something else limits your abilities). We’ll review simple testing techniques, basic features and enhancements, coming trends, and where to get help. This isn’t intended to be a deep dive, but more of an overall primer for those who aren’t sure where to start nor how it helps them.
Selfish Accessibility: Government Digital ServiceAdrian Roselli
We can all pretend that we’re helping others by making web sites and software accessible, but we are really making them better for our future selves. Learn some fundamentals of accessibility and how it can benefit you (whether future you from aging or you after something else limits your abilities). We’ll review simple testing techniques, basic features and enhancements, coming trends, and where to get help. This isn’t intended to be a deep dive, but more of an overall primer for those who aren’t sure where to start nor how it helps them.
Briefing Breakfast: Retirement living considerations for the modern ageILC- UK
Living longer and more actively, the retiree cohort is changing. This growing demographic have higher service, lifestyle and leisure expectations. As a result, the residential property sector must adapt their service proposition.
SPEAKERS
Dr Brian Beach – Senior Research Fellow, ILC
John O'Brien – Associate Director, Construction Innovation, BRE Group
Samantha Gibson – Director, FirstPort Retirement Property Services
Webinar and virtual report launch: Lockdown not shutdown – The myths and real...ILC- UK
A new ILC-UK report (Lockdown not Shutdown) launched alongside this webinar is seeking to to explore the main reasons why spending falls in old age. It makes a series of recommendations targeted at policymakers and industry to ensure we maximise the longevity dividend.
We can all pretend that we're helping others by making web sites and software accessible, but we are really making them better for our future selves. Learn some fundamentals of accessibility and how it can benefit you (whether future you from aging or you after something else limits your abilities). We'll review simple testing techniques, basic features and enhancements, coming trends, and where to get help. This isn't intended to be a deep dive into ARIA, but more of an overall primer for those who aren't sure where to start nor how it helps them.
Sofia event: 2019 diversity in the workplace report Vessy Tasheva
Presentation from my Sofia event dedicated to "2019 Diversity in the Workplace Report".
No-fluff discussions, actionable insights. It’s an invite-only event for 100 passionate Diversity & Inclusion champions: CEOs, GMs, COOs, VPs of Talent, HR, D&I experts, representatives of underrepresented groups and minorities, community leaders, and investors
Kylie Havelock - Tailored advice services in the modern age (Camp Digital 2022)Nexer Digital
Head of Product at Citizens Advice Kylie Havelock talks to us about ways the organisation have scaled a tailored advice service for clients.
Kylie covers how Citizens Advice are building product capability; re-platforming underlying technology; tailoring content, and experimenting with data. This talk is for anyone looking to tailor products to people.
The value of measuring your accessibility maturityIntopia
Slides from the webinar co-presented by Andrew Arch and Neil Jarvis in September 2023 on the value in measuring your accessibility maturity.
The webinar explored the importance of measuring your maturity, and how doing so can help you create an action plan for improving accessibility within your organisation. A recording of the webinar is available on Intopia's YouTube channel.
Presentation given by Jonathan Hassell (Head of Audience Experience & Usability) and Robin Christopherson (Head of Accessibility Services, AbilityNet) at Internet 2010, London in 2010.
Covers: how many people in the UK are still unconnected from the internet, and how 25% fewer disabled people are using the internet than the general population; what the reasons for this lag in usage by disabled people might be (and definitely are not); how use of assistive technologies in the UK is much lower than the expected percentages (from Microsoft Forrester research in 2003); how My Web My Way (bbc.co.uk/accessibility) provides information on assistive technologies and browser/OS accessibility settings to help disabled people; how website personalisation technologies can help all users (no matter how contradictory their needs) get a better user-experience; how the BBC ATK is aiming to provide these features on bbc.co.uk
The Changing Landscape of Web Users: How to Design for an Aging Population - ...UXPA International
Seniors are one of the fastest growing segments accessing the web, and yet, they are often ignored when websites are designed.
In our talk, we will explain why including seniors as part of use cases should be a priority. We will also explore who these older users are, what their behavior patterns are, how they access the web, what their physical limitations are, and how those should affect your design decisions. We will be presenting data gathered from published studies, quantitative and qualitative studies we conducted in-house, and sharing best practices. As part of the presentation we will also share a case study of how we built a world-class ecommerce tools aimed at Seniors: our epic fails and big wins and what we learned in the process.
The population of the developed world is aging. Most websites, apps, and digital devices are used by adults aged 50+ as well as by younger adults, so they should be designed accordingly. This talk, based on the presenter’s recent book, presents age-related factors that affect older adults’ ability to use digital technology, as well as design guidelines that reflect older adults’ highly varied capabilities, usage patterns, and preferences. Features:
• demographics of users of digital technology, by age,
• age-related factors affecting ability to use computers and online services,
• common design problems that decrease usability for older adults,
• design guidelines that can help designers avoid these common pitfalls.
We can all pretend that we’re helping others by making web sites and software accessible, but we are really making them better for our future selves. Learn some fundamentals of accessibility and how it can benefit you (whether future you from aging or you after something else limits your abilities). We’ll review simple testing techniques, basic features and enhancements, coming trends, and where to get help. This isn’t intended to be a deep dive, but more of an overall primer for those who aren’t sure where to start nor how it helps them.
Improving Web Accessibility for the ElderlyRoger Hudson
CSUN 2011 presentation about use of the web by people over the age of 60. Also looks at some of the common problems they have and suggests some solutions
Selfish Accessibility — WordCamp Europe 2017Adrian Roselli
We can all pretend that we’re helping others by making web sites and software accessible, but we are really making them better for our future selves. Learn some fundamentals of accessibility and how it can benefit you (whether future you from aging or you after something else limits your abilities). We’ll review simple testing techniques, basic features and enhancements, coming trends, and where to get help. This isn’t intended to be a deep dive, but more of an overall primer for those who aren’t sure where to start nor how it helps them.
Selfish Accessibility: WordCamp London 2017Adrian Roselli
We can all pretend that we’re helping others by making web sites and software accessible, but we are really making them better for our future selves. Learn some fundamentals of accessibility and how it can benefit you (whether future you from aging or you after something else limits your abilities). We’ll review simple testing techniques, basic features and enhancements, coming trends, and where to get help. This isn’t intended to be a deep dive, but more of an overall primer for those who aren’t sure where to start nor how it helps them.
Selfish Accessibility: Government Digital ServiceAdrian Roselli
We can all pretend that we’re helping others by making web sites and software accessible, but we are really making them better for our future selves. Learn some fundamentals of accessibility and how it can benefit you (whether future you from aging or you after something else limits your abilities). We’ll review simple testing techniques, basic features and enhancements, coming trends, and where to get help. This isn’t intended to be a deep dive, but more of an overall primer for those who aren’t sure where to start nor how it helps them.
Briefing Breakfast: Retirement living considerations for the modern ageILC- UK
Living longer and more actively, the retiree cohort is changing. This growing demographic have higher service, lifestyle and leisure expectations. As a result, the residential property sector must adapt their service proposition.
SPEAKERS
Dr Brian Beach – Senior Research Fellow, ILC
John O'Brien – Associate Director, Construction Innovation, BRE Group
Samantha Gibson – Director, FirstPort Retirement Property Services
Webinar and virtual report launch: Lockdown not shutdown – The myths and real...ILC- UK
A new ILC-UK report (Lockdown not Shutdown) launched alongside this webinar is seeking to to explore the main reasons why spending falls in old age. It makes a series of recommendations targeted at policymakers and industry to ensure we maximise the longevity dividend.
We can all pretend that we're helping others by making web sites and software accessible, but we are really making them better for our future selves. Learn some fundamentals of accessibility and how it can benefit you (whether future you from aging or you after something else limits your abilities). We'll review simple testing techniques, basic features and enhancements, coming trends, and where to get help. This isn't intended to be a deep dive into ARIA, but more of an overall primer for those who aren't sure where to start nor how it helps them.
Sofia event: 2019 diversity in the workplace report Vessy Tasheva
Presentation from my Sofia event dedicated to "2019 Diversity in the Workplace Report".
No-fluff discussions, actionable insights. It’s an invite-only event for 100 passionate Diversity & Inclusion champions: CEOs, GMs, COOs, VPs of Talent, HR, D&I experts, representatives of underrepresented groups and minorities, community leaders, and investors
Kylie Havelock - Tailored advice services in the modern age (Camp Digital 2022)Nexer Digital
Head of Product at Citizens Advice Kylie Havelock talks to us about ways the organisation have scaled a tailored advice service for clients.
Kylie covers how Citizens Advice are building product capability; re-platforming underlying technology; tailoring content, and experimenting with data. This talk is for anyone looking to tailor products to people.
The value of measuring your accessibility maturityIntopia
Slides from the webinar co-presented by Andrew Arch and Neil Jarvis in September 2023 on the value in measuring your accessibility maturity.
The webinar explored the importance of measuring your maturity, and how doing so can help you create an action plan for improving accessibility within your organisation. A recording of the webinar is available on Intopia's YouTube channel.
Did you know that an Undo button can be an accessibility feature? It is if your product is a content creation tool. Accessibility is as important for your admin and content creation tools as it is for front facing products.
If you've ever wondered what content creation features are useful to people with disabilities, or how you can help your creators to easily make more accessible content, then the ATAG (Authoring Tools Accessibility Guidelines) standard is what you need. It's a bit different than WCAG in ways that are useful for web apps and software.
Using ATAG as a guide, this talk will walk you through an accessibility features list to help refine your requirements and prioritize your backlog. The right preference settings, keyboard shortcuts and documentation in your app can help everyone build a more accessible web.
Slides from AccessU presentation presented by Sarah Pulis and Claire Webber.
Annotating designs with accessibility information is a powerful way to focus on accessibility early in the design phase, as well as communicate your accessibility requirements to developers and testers. Sarah and Claire will cover how to add accessibility annotations in components, patterns and complete wireframes using popular design tools such as Figma.
Designing for people with cognitive impairmentsIntopia
Slides from a presentation delivered by Andrew Arch and Sarah Pulis at the DTA Summit, November 2020.
When considering disability as part of the diversity of people we need to do research with and design for, we often only consider the more visible disabilities and impairments of vision, hearing and mobility. Cognition, often considered a 'hidden disability', can easily be overlooked. Digital design and language choices can make content inaccessible to people with cognitive and learning disabilities.
Personalised technical accessibility training: a case studyIntopia
Allison Ravenhall at CSUN 2020: “We want accessibility training for our app team but we don’t want all-day classroom sessions.” How I delivered a different sort of accessibility training program.
Presented at the CSUN Assistive Technology conference 2020.
How to use web animation to support understanding, without excluding people with cognitive or vestibular issues. Presentation based on developer and accessibility auditor experience.
How to use web animation to help enhance people’s understanding without creating barriers for people with cognitive or vestibular issues.
Learn how to provide useful, fun interface animation to enhance people’s understanding while giving everyone control over what they see so no one is excluded
Slides which focuses on 8 of the WCAG 2.1 requirements for designers: reflow, text spacing, non-text contrast, content on hover or focus, pointer gesture, target size, label in name, status message.
Creating accessible design systems - OZeWAI 2018Intopia
After working with different organisations to create accessible designs systems, our Accessible Services Director, Sarah Pulis, shares some practical tips, tricks and pitfalls to help you create an accessible design system.
Many of the new WCAG 2.1 criteria have implications for designers: graphics, content and UX. In this presentation from the 2018 OZeWAI Conference, Senior Digital Accessibility Consultant Andrew Arch will discuss relevant criteria from a design perspective and identify who needs to take responsibility for what.
Even more accessible! What WCAG 2.1 means for designers - Web Directions Summ...Intopia
Allison Ravenhall's interpretation of 10 of the 17 new WCAG 2.1 success criteria, as they relate to designers.
Presented at Web Direction Summit, Sydney, on 1 November 2018.
Bridging the Digital Gap Brad Spiegel Macon, GA Initiative.pptxBrad Spiegel Macon GA
Brad Spiegel Macon GA’s journey exemplifies the profound impact that one individual can have on their community. Through his unwavering dedication to digital inclusion, he’s not only bridging the gap in Macon but also setting an example for others to follow.
Understanding User Behavior with Google Analytics.pdfSEO Article Boost
Unlocking the full potential of Google Analytics is crucial for understanding and optimizing your website’s performance. This guide dives deep into the essential aspects of Google Analytics, from analyzing traffic sources to understanding user demographics and tracking user engagement.
Traffic Sources Analysis:
Discover where your website traffic originates. By examining the Acquisition section, you can identify whether visitors come from organic search, paid campaigns, direct visits, social media, or referral links. This knowledge helps in refining marketing strategies and optimizing resource allocation.
User Demographics Insights:
Gain a comprehensive view of your audience by exploring demographic data in the Audience section. Understand age, gender, and interests to tailor your marketing strategies effectively. Leverage this information to create personalized content and improve user engagement and conversion rates.
Tracking User Engagement:
Learn how to measure user interaction with your site through key metrics like bounce rate, average session duration, and pages per session. Enhance user experience by analyzing engagement metrics and implementing strategies to keep visitors engaged.
Conversion Rate Optimization:
Understand the importance of conversion rates and how to track them using Google Analytics. Set up Goals, analyze conversion funnels, segment your audience, and employ A/B testing to optimize your website for higher conversions. Utilize ecommerce tracking and multi-channel funnels for a detailed view of your sales performance and marketing channel contributions.
Custom Reports and Dashboards:
Create custom reports and dashboards to visualize and interpret data relevant to your business goals. Use advanced filters, segments, and visualization options to gain deeper insights. Incorporate custom dimensions and metrics for tailored data analysis. Integrate external data sources to enrich your analytics and make well-informed decisions.
This guide is designed to help you harness the power of Google Analytics for making data-driven decisions that enhance website performance and achieve your digital marketing objectives. Whether you are looking to improve SEO, refine your social media strategy, or boost conversion rates, understanding and utilizing Google Analytics is essential for your success.
Meet up Milano 14 _ Axpo Italia_ Migration from Mule3 (On-prem) to.pdfFlorence Consulting
Quattordicesimo Meetup di Milano, tenutosi a Milano il 23 Maggio 2024 dalle ore 17:00 alle ore 18:30 in presenza e da remoto.
Abbiamo parlato di come Axpo Italia S.p.A. ha ridotto il technical debt migrando le proprie APIs da Mule 3.9 a Mule 4.4 passando anche da on-premises a CloudHub 1.0.
Gen Z and the marketplaces - let's translate their needsLaura Szabó
The product workshop focused on exploring the requirements of Generation Z in relation to marketplace dynamics. We delved into their specific needs, examined the specifics in their shopping preferences, and analyzed their preferred methods for accessing information and making purchases within a marketplace. Through the study of real-life cases , we tried to gain valuable insights into enhancing the marketplace experience for Generation Z.
The workshop was held on the DMA Conference in Vienna June 2024.
1.Wireless Communication System_Wireless communication is a broad term that i...JeyaPerumal1
Wireless communication involves the transmission of information over a distance without the help of wires, cables or any other forms of electrical conductors.
Wireless communication is a broad term that incorporates all procedures and forms of connecting and communicating between two or more devices using a wireless signal through wireless communication technologies and devices.
Features of Wireless Communication
The evolution of wireless technology has brought many advancements with its effective features.
The transmitted distance can be anywhere between a few meters (for example, a television's remote control) and thousands of kilometers (for example, radio communication).
Wireless communication can be used for cellular telephony, wireless access to the internet, wireless home networking, and so on.
1.Wireless Communication System_Wireless communication is a broad term that i...
Investing in your family's future - OZeWAI 2018
1. Investing in your family’s future
Andrew Arch @amja
andrew@intopia.digital
Senior Digital Accessibility Consultant
creating an inclusive digital world
intopia.digital @Intopia
4. Fact:
Australia’s
population is
ageing
Source: ABS 3222.0 - Population Projections, Australia, 2012 (base) to 2101
For a dynamic view see the ABS Population Pyramid
Year 65+
years
80+
years
2010 14% 1.8%
2020 16% 2.1%
2030 19% 2.4%
2040 21% 3.5%
2050 22% 4.4%
5. Fact:
Australia’s
population is
ageing
Source: ABS 3222.0 - Population Projections, Australia, 2012 (base) to 2101
For a dynamic view see the ABS Population Pyramid
Year 65+
years
80+
years
2010 14% 1.8%
2020 16% 2.1%
2030 19% 2.4%
2040 21% 3.5%
2050 22% 4.4%
6. Fact:
other countries
are ageing faster
Source: Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100
https://www.populationpyramid.net/world/2016/
7. Fact:
other countries
are ageing faster
Source: Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100
https://www.populationpyramid.net/world/2016/
8. Fact:
other countries
are ageing faster
Source: Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100
https://www.populationpyramid.net/world/2016/
9. Fact:
other countries
are ageing faster
Source: Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100
https://www.populationpyramid.net/world/2016/
14. Ageing and hearing loss
• Impact:
• Audio can be difficult to
discern
• Higher pitch sounds can be
missed
• Prevalence:
• 47% of people
61 to 80 years
• 93% of people
81+ years
15. Ageing and hearing loss
• Solutions
• Captions
• Audio contrast
Image: https://www.3playmedia.com/2016/08/09/new-zealand-parliament-tv-adds-closed-captioning/
16. Ageing and vision decline
• Impact:
• Decreasing ability to focus on
near tasks
• Changing colour perception
and sensitivity
• Decreasing contrast
sensitivity
• Prevalence:
(significant vision loss)
• 16% of people
65 - 74 years
• 19% of people
75 – 84 years
• 46% of people
85+ years
18. Ageing and physical decline
• Impact:
(Motor skill decline can result from many
conditions including arthritis and Parkinson's
Disease)
• Difficulty using mouse
• Including hand-eye
coordination for some
• Difficulty clicking small
targets
• Strain from non-ergonomic
tasks
• Prevalence:
(Conditions most commonly reported)
• Arthritis
• At least 50% of people over 65
affected
• Essential tremor
• Affects up to 20% of people over 65
• Parkinson's Disease
• Approximately 4% of people over 85
affected
20. Ageing and cognitive decline
• Impact:
Navigation, comprehension, and task
completion can be affected by:
• Short term memory problems
• Difficulty with concentration
• Distraction from movement
or irrelevant material
• Difficulty coping with
information overload
• Struggle adapting to change
• Prevalence:
(Conditions most commonly reported)
• Dementia:
• 1.4% of people 65-69 yrs
• 24% of people 85+ yrs
• Mild cognitive impairment
(MCI) is more common:
• Around 20% of people over 70
years are estimated to
experience MCI
21. Ageing and cognitive
decline
• Solutions
• Clear headings
• Error prevention
• Error identification
• Error suggestion
• On focus and change of content
• Pause, hide, stop for movement
and animations
Image: https://advancedwellness.com.au/cognition-ageing-brain-natural-
treatment-sunshine-coast/
23. Create User Stories
• Components
• User
• Outcome
• Value
• Writing
• As a user, I want outcome
• As a user, I want outcome so that value
• In order to get value as a user, I want outcome
Ref: How to Write User Stories for Web Accessibility
24. Example User Stories
• As an older person with poor hearing, I want captions on
videos so that I can understand the dialogue
• As an older person with cataracts (blue and green is harder
to see), I want links underlined so that I know where to click
to find the information I need
• As an older person with Parkinson’s disease, I want large
clickable elements so that I can navigate more easily
• As an older person with concentration issues, I don’t want
animations autoplaying so I can read the article I selected