Picking up unfamiliar tools

26/09/2022 22 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3
Picking up unfamiliar tools

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We can read about disabilities, and study inclusive design as much as we like. But that’s all just theory. One way to internalise and empathise how people with disabilities use technology, is by trying to use the assistive tech ourselves. In this episode, I’m going to share my experience playing around with assistive technologies; from using only a keyboard to navigate, to colour filters, to screen readers.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:44 - Keyboard05:50 - Different visual support11:07 - Screen reader18:29 - Assistive tech I’ve yet to try19:56 - Reflections21:46 - OutroVideos of how to use Mac's built in assistive tech mentionedNavigating Chrome on Windows by kayboard: Browsing and HelpColor filters on the MacBookHow to invert colors on MacScreen reader basics: VoiceOver A11ycastsLinks to resources mentioned in the episode:Digital Accessibility Foundations by W3C---You can follow this show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.Each episode, show notes, and transcripts are available on webaccessclub.com.Support this show, and help me pay the bills on Buy me a coffee.