Conceptual Model of a Software Accessibility Evaluation System

Radka Nacheva – Faculty of Informatics, University of Economics – Varna, 77 Knyaz Boris I blvd., 9002, Varna, Bulgaria

Abstract: The percentage of people with disabilities has increased, with 1.3 billion people worldwide having some form of disability. Advancements in technology have made it easier for people with disabilities to access resourc­es. However, many computer systems and software lack built-in accessibility features, making accessibility assessment software tools crucial for creating an accessible digital environment. They serve to automate the collection of interface usage data, its analysis, or the solution of potential problems in pro­viding digital accessibility. These tools record user interactions, analyze acces­sibility issues, and make recommendations for improvement. In this regard, this paper aims to propose a high-level conceptual model of a software ac­cessibility evaluation system’s prototype. The main objective is to study at­tributes of software quality and existing systems for evaluating accessibility.

7th International Scientific Conference on Recent Advances in Information Technology, Tourism, Economics, Management and Agriculture – ITEMA 2023 – Selected Papers, Hybrid (Faculty of Organization and Informatics Varaždin, University of Zagreb, Croatia), October 26, 2023

ITEMA Selected Papers published by: Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans – Belgrade, Serbia

ITEMA conference partners: Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, Slovenia; Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb, Varaždin; Faculty of Geography, University of Belgrade, Serbia; Institute of Marketing, Poznan University of Economics and Business, Poland; Faculty of Agriculture, Banat’s University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine ”King Michael I of Romania”, Romania

ITEMA Conference 2023 Selected Papers: ISBN 978-86-80194-76-9, ISSN 2683-5991, DOI: https://doi.org/10.31410/ITEMA.S.P.2023

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