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Accessibility and usability

Joe Julian Updated by Joe Julian

Accessibility & Usability

Accessibility in applications is about making them accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. This means following certain design guidelines and standards to make sure that people can use the application with assistive technology, such as screen readers, speech recognition software, and screen magnifiers.

Usability in applications is about making them easy and enjoyable to use for everyone. This means designing the application in a way that is clear, consistent, and efficient. It also means making sure that the application is visually appealing and that the user experience is positive.

Here is a simple analogy to help you understand the difference between accessibility and usability:

Imagine a building with a wheelchair ramp. The wheelchair ramp makes the building accessible to people with disabilities, but it doesn't necessarily make the building usable. For example, the building could still be difficult to navigate, or the doors could be too heavy to open.

In the same way, making a application accessible doesn't necessarily make it usable. For example, the application could still be difficult to understand or navigate, or the buttons could be too small to click.

Accessibility and usability are essential for applications like Advanced HR, where employees with different roles and equipment need to be able to view and understand data. We are committed to making Advanced HR as accessible and usable as possible, and we strive to meet WWC 2.1 accessibility standards and our own internal usability guidelines.

When webpages are not accessible the cognitive load increases for all users as they struggle to forage for information effectively. This makes the application more of a chore and adds daily friction into their work lives.

By making your pages accessible, you can be assured that all your employees have equal access to the data they need to do their jobs. This can lead to increased productivity and employee satisfaction.

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