Creation of web accessibility guidelines for an organization and analyzing their impact on the workflow
Kalinkina, Iuliia (2024)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024061323245
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024061323245
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This thesis explores the development of web accessibility guidelines for Siili Solutions Oyj, a leading digital services company. Through thorough research and interviews with specialists from diverse backgrounds within the company, the current needs and challenges regarding accessibility recommendations were identified. The study aimed to understand what benefits workers would derive from such guidelines. Subsequently, comprehensive Web Accessibility Guidelines were compiled.
To evaluate the effectiveness of the guidelines, a survey was conducted with 17 respondents. The survey focused on assessing the document from various perspectives, including Clarity and Comprehensibility, Coverage of Key Accessibility Areas, Practicality and Feasibility, Relevance to Various Design and Development Roles, Clarity on Priority Levels, Consistency with Industry Standards, and Practical Examples and Illustrations.
The survey findings provided valuable insights into the strengths and areas for improvement of the Web Accessibility Guidelines. Based on the survey results, the thesis concludes with recommendations for enhancing the guidelines, aiming to promote web accessibility within Siili Solutions Oyj further and contribute to a more accessible digital environment for all users.
To evaluate the effectiveness of the guidelines, a survey was conducted with 17 respondents. The survey focused on assessing the document from various perspectives, including Clarity and Comprehensibility, Coverage of Key Accessibility Areas, Practicality and Feasibility, Relevance to Various Design and Development Roles, Clarity on Priority Levels, Consistency with Industry Standards, and Practical Examples and Illustrations.
The survey findings provided valuable insights into the strengths and areas for improvement of the Web Accessibility Guidelines. Based on the survey results, the thesis concludes with recommendations for enhancing the guidelines, aiming to promote web accessibility within Siili Solutions Oyj further and contribute to a more accessible digital environment for all users.