Dr. Panagiotis Zaharias

BIO

Dr. Panagiotis Zaharias is the Founder and Lead UX Researcher at theUXProdigy, specializing in UX research, design, and web accessibility. With extensive experience in organizing, moderating, and analyzing hundreds of user research and testing studies, including those involving users with disabilities, Dr. Zaharias is a dedicated advocate for creating inclusive, user-centered designs.

Tutorial (Beginner):

How to run a usability testing with users with disabilities

While circumstances mature, we realize that we must develop technology for humans with no exclusions. Trying to develop truly useful and usable digital products practically means that they should be accessible to as many people as possible and thus it is imperative to do testing with users with disabilities. Running such a test is always a demanding process with plenty of challenges. In this tutorial a) we will present the specific methodological and technical details that require special attention, b) we will show some of the assistive technologies that help users with disabilities interact with digital products and c) we will run a live demo testing session with a blind user.

Outline

Different types of disabilities

Accessibility vs Usability

Intro to assistive technologies

Live demo of a usability testing session with a blind user

Key Takeaways

Learn what the challenges are when running a test with users with disabilities.

Learn about the different types of disabilities and how these may affect the user experience.

Learn the basics about the assistive technologies that users with disabilities use to interact with the web and digital products.

Watch a live demo testing session with a blind user