Testes de interfaces acessíveis para usuários cegos ou com deficiência visual

Abstract

Blind or visually impaired people represent approximately 3.6% of the Brazilian population, according to data from the latest IBGE census. This corresponds to millions of individuals who face daily challenges in accessing technology and information properly. In this context, the objective of this work is to investigate testing accessible interfaces aimed at visually impaired or blind users. Related concepts were also investigated such as accessibility and usability, accessibility standards, characteristics of people with disabilities and user accessibility testing, exploring the main activities involved in accessibility testing. By comparing the methodologies used in accessibility tests, we seek to identify similarities and differences between them. Furthermore, an additional contribution to this research was carrying out an accessibility test on the UFSM Digital application, with the active participation of a blind user. This practical test provided valuable observations and experiences on the contribution of accessibility tests and allowed a practical understanding of the specific needs of this target audience. In this way, the study aims to contribute to identifying ways/activities that can be done to carry out tests with users blind or visually impaired, from planning to presentation of results. The main objective of the research is to explain and encourage the use of tests with users with disabilities to create more accessible solutions, providing effective and inclusive interaction for all users, regardless of their visual limitations.