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Authors: Xabier Valencia 1 ; Myriam Arrue 1 ; Halena Rojas-Valduciel 2 and Lourdes Moreno 2

Affiliations: 1 University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Spain ; 2 Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain

Keyword(s): Accessibility, User Testing, Expert Review, XUL, Mozilla Firefox Browser, Screen Reader.

Related Ontology Subjects/Areas/Topics: Accessibility Issues and Technology ; Web Information Systems and Technologies ; Web Interfaces and Applications

Abstract: Web applications based on XUL technology have reached great development. This technology enables developers to easily create extensions and add-ons of Mozilla Firefox browser. It is essential to keep in mind accessibility in the development of such applications in order to not discriminate user groups. In this sense, standards and good practices have to be considered. Furthermore, User-Centred Design and Inclusive Design approaches should be followed as they involve users with disabilities in the development process. This paper presents an analysis of XUL accessibility guidelines created by Mozilla Foundation. An accessible XUL application has been designed and developed based on the guidelines. User testing has been conducted by two blind users revealing several important accessibility barriers. In addition, an expert review process was carried on by a blind accessibility consultant. They all used JAWS screen reader. The results obtained show that the existing guidelines conformance is not enough for ensuring accessibility of the application. There are other factors dependent on assistive technologies and user agent that have to be considered in the development of accessible XUL applications. (More)

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Valencia, X.; Arrue, M.; Rojas-Valduciel, H. and Moreno, L. (2014). Interdependent Components for the Development of Accessible XUL Applications for Screen Reader Users. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies - Volume 1: WEBIST; ISBN 978-989-758-024-6; ISSN 2184-3252, SciTePress, pages 65-73. DOI: 10.5220/0004855200650073

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TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies - Volume 1: WEBIST
TI - Interdependent Components for the Development of Accessible XUL Applications for Screen Reader Users
SN - 978-989-758-024-6
IS - 2184-3252
AU - Valencia, X.
AU - Arrue, M.
AU - Rojas-Valduciel, H.
AU - Moreno, L.
PY - 2014
SP - 65
EP - 73
DO - 10.5220/0004855200650073
PB - SciTePress