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Re: GOV.UK 2016 assistive technology survey results

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From: Karl Brown
Date: Nov 2, 2016 5:52AM

Hi Chris,

Thanks for sharing!

I've shared the results with some designers, developers and content people
I work with. They seem shocked that the numbers are so high, so it'll
hopefully start discussions here about not putting barriers up in the first
place.

All the best,
Karl

On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 11:23 PM, David Sloan < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
wrote:

> Hi Chris
>
> Thanks so much to everyone at GDS for conducting this survey and sharing
> the results-this is really valuable data!
>
> Other than speech input software, did you ask about keyboard or
> alternative input device usage (for example switch based systems)? This
> seems to me to be one area where we still lack good data that could help us:
> * understand more about the needs and preferences of people who don't need
> a screen reader but can't or don't use a pointing device
> * establish the validity of current assumptions on how best to design for
> this population's needs
>
> Dave
>
>
> > On 1 Nov 2016, at 16:43, Chris Moore < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> >
> > All,
> >
> > Sorry for the wait, but here are the results of the 2016 assistive
> technology survey:
> > https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2016/11/01/results-of-
> the-2016-gov-uk-assistive-technology-survey/
> >
> > Many thanks to all who took part.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Chris
> > > > > > > > >
> David Sloan
>
> UX Research Lead
> The Paciello Group
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