SWAP Accessibility and Usability Information

This document summarizes the accessibility and usability barriers identified during testing as well as how to get help.

The UW SWAP Online Auction is the university technology and equipment surplus search and bidding web application.

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Accessibility and usability barriers

The following information is provided to help people with disabilities know what potential barriers may exist in this web app.

Screen reader difficulties may occur for people with visual disabilities

Some images are missing alternative text including information necessary to describe the product. Some heading levels are missing making it difficult for users to navigate the web app page using a screen reader. Some buttons and functions have no screen reader accessible label.

Keyboard navigation difficulties may occur for people with motor disabilities

Some focus styling is missing making it difficult for people navigating via keyboard to know where they are on the page.

Color contrast accessibility barriers may cause difficulties for people with visual disabilities

Some text and background colors in the application may make it difficult for people with colorblindness or low vision to operate the SWAP Auction web app.


Keywords:
SWAP, auction, surplus, technology, equipment, accessibility, usability, screen reader, keyboard, color, contrast 
Doc ID:
115017
Owned by:
Leah B. in IT Accessibility and Usability
Created:
2021-11-29
Updated:
2024-12-12
Sites:
DoIT Help Desk, IT Accessibility and Usability