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Re: UX design query for a11y and screen reader user

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From: Tim Harshbarger
Date: Oct 18, 2019 9:08AM

Between the UX books and discussions with designers, you should be able to
get a good understanding of what the patterns are and why they use them.
One of the things you bring to the table is helping them figure out how to
best express that UI and the information and functionality it provides in a
manner that is accessible.

Cards are a good example. What functionality and information is the card
providing? Is that functionality and information adequately communicated
through the current implementation? Would there be a better way to
implement it accessibly? How do users expect it to work?

I think you will greatly enjoy the work. Design is a great place for
accessibility because you frequently have access to understanding why the UI
is designed the way it is--and that can make it easier to figure out what is
key to making the UI accessible.

Thanks!
Tim