Evaluating a modified Google user interface via screen reader |
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| Authors: | Barbara Leporini Patrizia Andronico Marina Buzzi Carlos Castillo |
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| Affiliation: | (1) CNR-ISTI, via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy;(2) CNR-IIT, via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy;(3) Università la Sapienza Roma, Rome, Italy |
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| Abstract: | This paper describes the progress of a research project aimed at improving the usability of web search tools for blind users
who interact via screen readers and voice synthesizers. In the first stage of research, specific guidelines were proposed
for simplifying the interaction with search engines for the blind. To evaluate these criteria, they were applied to Google
user interfaces, by re-implementing the search form as well as the results page. Finally, the redesigned interfaces were evaluated
through remote testing with 12 totally blind users. The results highlighted how Google, although already accessible, may be
further improved in order to simplify interaction for people with impaired vision.
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| Keywords: | Accessibility Usability User interface Blind users Search engine |
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