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Re: Tips on totally blind testing for the low vision accessibility

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From: Mohith BP
Date: May 2, 2017 10:10PM

Hi All,

Thank you for the response. I usually follow the methodology suggested
by Guy Hickling. Most of the times I usually worked directly with
design, development and content team.

Thanks & Regards,
Mohith B. P.

On 5/3/17, Tim Harshbarger < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> When possible, I try to use this as an opportunity. I am totally blind. I
> have also worked with colleagues who are blind.
>
> Sometimes, I use my need for sighted assistance as a way to help train other
> people on accessibility. I might ask them a series of questions about a
> design diagram or walk them through how to test for color contrast. I get
> the help I need and the other person ends up more knowledgeable.
>
> AT one point, I use to print out copies of the designs and I would take
> those copies (along with highlighter pens) to meetings with the project
> team. I would hand out the highlighters and the copies. I would have them
> walk through the design and interactions and have them use pen, pencil, and
> highlighters to mark up the designs. For example, I would walk them through
> finding and marking the headings on the page along with a heading level. I
> might have them outline or highlight sections where they could use
> landmarks. I think that ended up being quite educational for the project
> teams when we could do that.
>
> I just mention it as an example of possibly how to turn a potential problem
> into an advantage--in case it might be useful.
>
>