Meet Eyob

WCAG Guidelines: Perceivable, Operable, Robust​

Eyob represents a user who might need to manipulate the page to understand the content. Sometimes users like Eyob may need to focus on a smaller part of the screen due to vision loss, be using a smaller screen size, or need to minimize distraction. He may use assistive technology, such as a screen reader, to hear the content read aloud.

Demographics: 27 years old, vision impaired, PhD student

Tech Savvy: High

"There is no excuse for not being able to do everything on my own."

How to Test

Use a screen reading program such as VoiceOver or NVDA to make sure that all components (buttons, links, images, etc.) are properly identified. Make sure that all interactivity can be used with the screen reader.

TPGI: Basic screen reader commands for accessibility testing

Could Be

• Partially sighted or blind
• Injured in the eye area
• A handheld/mobile device user (small screen)

Could Use

• Page or browser zoom
• Screen magnifiers
• Screen readers

Appreciates

• Responsive design – reflow to avoid vertical and horizontal scrolling
• Predictable patterns
• Keyboard navigation
• Customizable settings
• Text equivalent to all content, especially text in multimedia not covered by narration

Avoid

• Text in images or in media without equivalent information
• Non-responsive experiences
• Excessive scrolling
• Scrolling in two directions
• Unlabeled controls