E-Books →Inclusive Design for Accessibility A practical guide to digital accessibility, UX, and inclusive web and app design

Key FeaturesUnderstand inclusive design principles to create digital experiences accessible to all usersExplore cutting-edge AI and emerging tech applications in accessibility and inclusive designLearn practical strategies for building an inclusive design culture within organizationsBook Description
In today's digital world, creating inclusive experiences is both a moral and business necessity. To expand your thinking, Inclusive Design for Accessibility provides an overview of the tools and knowledge to transform your approach to digital design and development.
With contributions from twelve accessibility leaders - Dale Cruse, Denis Boudreau, Dr. Angela Young, Maya Sellon, Julianna Rowsell, Nandita Gupta, Jennifer Chadwick, Crystal Scott, Chris McMeeking, Dr. Keith Newton, Charlie Triplett, and Kai Wong - this book will lay out the fundamentals of inclusive design, as well as its application in advanced and emerging technologies, helping you build digital products that go beyond compliance and truly empower all users, regardless of abilities.
Here, you'll discover practical strategies and real-world examples that will allow you to embed accessibility into projects, from user research and testing to creating accessible websites and mobile apps. You'll also explore how AI can enhance accessibility and how to tackle challenges posed by VR and AR technologies.
For designers, developers, product managers, and business leaders, this book will reshape how you approach inclusive design, helping you move beyond ticking boxes and toward building digital solutions that serve all users effectively.
What you will learnMaster the core principles of inclusive design to create products that serve allConduct diverse user research to gain insights into accessible experiencesImplement accessibility best practices in your web and mobile deploymentsCreate fully accessible content in text, audio, and video formatsExplore the accessibility challenges and opportunities with AI, VR, and ARNavigate the legal and ethical implications of accessibility to protect users and your brandBuild a strong accessibility-focused culture in your teamsWho this book is for
This book is perfect for digital designers, developers, UX professionals, product managers, and business leaders committed to inclusive design. It offers practical skills to create accessible digital products, as well as covering legal and ethical aspects, user research, and building an accessibility culture within teams.
You don't need to be an expert to get value from this book. Each chapter offers actionable insights that stand on their own - be it UX design, product management, development, or accessibility leadership.
Table of ContentsDefining Inclusive Design in the Digital AgeUnderstanding Diverse User Needs: Types of Disabilities and Assistive TechnologiesLegal and Ethical Considerations in Accessible DesignUser Research and Testing for Inclusive ProductsDesigning Accessible User Interfaces: Visual and Interaction DesignCreating Accessible Content: Writing, Images, and MultimediaDeveloping Accessible Websites: HTML, CSS, and ARIA Best PracticesMobile Accessibility: Designing for Touch and Voice InterfacesAccessibility in Emerging Technologies: VR, AR, and AIFoundations of Accessible Design System Patterns(N.B. Please use the Read Sample option to see further chapters)