A pool of representative users for accessibility research: seeing through the eyes of the users

Marianne Dee; Vicki L. Hanson

doi:10.1145/2845088

A pool of representative users for accessibility research: seeing through the eyes of the users

Marianne Dee, Vicki L. Hanson

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Abstract

A critical element of accessibility research is the exploration and evaluation of ideas with representative users. However, it is often difficult to recruit such a range of users, particularly in a timely manner, nor is it easy for new researchers to understand how to recruit relevant populations or feel confident in communicating with older or “vulnerable” users. We report on the establishment of a large user pool created to facilitate accessibility research through recruiting sizeable numbers of older adults potentially interested in taking part in research studies about technology. We suggest points to guide new researchers and invite other experts to build on these. We also sketch some of the lessons learned from creating and maintaining this pool of individuals, including thoughts on issues for others wishing to set up similar pools.

Original language	English
Article number	4
Number of pages	31
Journal	ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing
Volume	8
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/2845088
Publication status	Published - Jan 2016
Event	16th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility - Hyatt Regency Rochester Hotel, Rochester, United States Duration: 20 Oct 2014 → 22 Oct 2014 http://assets14.sigaccess.org/ http://assets14.sigaccess.org/ (Link to Conference website)

Keywords

Human computer interaction (HCI)
Assistive technologies
People with disabilities
Cognitive science
User centred design
User engagement
Older adults

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Human-Computer Interaction

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