Design Process Considerations on the Accessibility of Task Management Tools

• Giselle Lorrane Nobre Melo UFPA
• Luciano Arruda Teran UFPA
• Suzane Santos dos Santos USP
• Kamila da Hora Rios Rodrigues USP
• Marcelle Pereira Mota UFPA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/washes.2026.23530

Resumo

Accessibility issues in the interaction of blind people in software development remain evident because accessibility is not prioritized. This study reviews design considerations proposed from a Rapid Literature Review (RLR) and accessibility inspections in task management tools for a feasibility study divided into three stages: A) online form with demographic data; B) prototype creation, observing or not the design considerations and; C) interview with participants. Finally, 22 design considerations were identified for the development of task management tools from an accessibility perspective for blind people.

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