Accessibility Testing

Closed
Project
Academic experience
80 hours per student
Student
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
UI design UX design Market research Marketing strategy
Skills
web accessibility testing user feedback scheduling research
Details

We would like to test out and report on website accessibility! The main problem we are trying to solve is to garner more user feedback on our interface’s accessibility.

We would like to collaborate with students to conduct accessibility tests on our website with pre-identified customers.

This will involve several different steps for the students, including:

  • Conducting background research on disabilities and methods of evaluating accessibility.
  • Reaching out to customers and scheduling interviews.
  • Familiarizing themselves with the test tasks that should be administered.
  • Conducting accessibility tests remotely and following up with customers to thank them for their participation.
  • Analyzing and reporting the metrics / results of the tests.

Bonus steps in the process would also include:

  • Recommending website improvements based on findings.
Deliverables

By the end of the project, students should demonstrate:

  • Understanding of different disabilities and factors that affect a website’s accessibility
  • Understanding of our accessibility testing procedure
  • Analysis of accessibility testing results

Bonus steps would include:

  • Recommending improvements for our website

Final deliverables should include:

  • A final report.
  • A 10-minute presentation.
Mentorship

Students will connect directly with us for mentorship throughout the project. We will be able to provide answers to questions such as:

  • Our website, products and services
  • Our current understanding of our website’s accessibility features
  • Input on choices, problems or anything else the students might encounter.

About the company

Company
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society

The Coalition of Neurodivergent Youth (CNY) is a dedicated, youth-led organization situated in the Greater Toronto Area with a profound commitment to elevating awareness and fostering acceptance of invisible disabilities. Our central mission revolves around the cultivation of leadership skills within a diverse youth demographic, irrespective of their individual backgrounds. Our overarching goal is to facilitate the development of tomorrow's leaders, regardless of their ancestry, gender, abilities, or socioeconomic status.

We proudly align ourselves with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3, which seeks to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being across all age groups. Our advocacy initiatives are geared towards fostering respect, recognition, and inclusivity for neurodiverse youth in every facet of society. We diligently address the obstacles hindering their access to essential services, such as employment, healthcare, and community support.

At CNY, we are dedicated to shedding light on the unique challenges faced by neurodiverse youth, particularly in the realms of education, employment, and daily life. Our distinctive approach is founded on empowering these young individuals through a strengths-based methodology. Furthermore, we actively engage in an array of research projects, craft informative awareness campaigns, and disseminate valuable resources designed to benefit both youth and their families.