Home // ACHI 2016, The Ninth International Conference on Advances in Computer-Human Interactions // View article

A Process Approach to Ensuring Universally Designed Web Content: A preliminary case study of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation

Authors:
Lars Henrik Nordli
G. Anthony Giannoumis

Keywords: -universal design; accessibility; organizational processes; Web accessibility; Web content; WCAG; ATAG

Abstract:
This work-in-progress article aims to identify and overcome procedural challenges that impede creation of universally designed content for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation’s website. Universal design refers to the design of Web content for use by the widest possible population. This article presents initial results gathered from current policies, work practices and employee experiences. Preliminary results show that editorial employees are unfamiliar with internal and external guidelines regarding universal design of Web content, in addition to believing that they, as editors, are not responsible to ensure universally designed Web content. The lack of internal guidelines regarding universal design of Web content, and the employees’ lack of knowledge about these, may act as a barrier to ensuring universal design in practice.

Pages: 160 to 163

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2016

Publication date: April 24, 2016

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4138

ISBN: 978-1-61208-468-8

Location: Venice, Italy

Dates: from April 24, 2016 to April 28, 2016