Reflection Questions and Exercises

Is there a system or repository that you would like to audit at your institution? Outline the goals, scope, evaluation criteria, and available tools and personnel for this project.

Is there a system or repository at your institution that would benefit from user testing? Outline a potential user test taking into account the unique logistics at your institution. Are there units or programs on campus that you might partner with to complete this project?

Review the case studies in this chapter. Are there particular tools, techniques, or findings that are relevant to your own work? Are there fixes that you could make based on others’ experiences? What might these fixes look like in practice?

Pick a system, document, or web page and try out one of the tools or techniques identified in this chapter. What did you learn in the process? What accessibility barriers did you notice, if any?