Inclusive Design I

This section of reading talked a lot about the idea of accessibility, and how important it is to have a website that caters to people with disabilities. To accomplish this, web designers and developers need to add important features like alternative text, contrast, and navigable web forms. This reminded me a lot of the Sociology coursework I've done during my undergrad. In my sociology classes, we talked a lot about limiting the barriers to social participation, and that everyone should be able to participate on social platforms. Additionally, we talked about digital inequality and how factors such as race, class, age, and disability can lead to greater digital inequality. As a potential user experience designer, I believe that I have a responsibility to implement websites and apps that help level out this digital inequality. Furthermore, in my sociology coursework, we talked a lot about conducting surveys and doing research with a diverse group of people. Similarly, I think when you conduct user tests for a website or app, you need to interview and survey a diverse group of people to account for different accessibility needs.

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