We would like to collaborate with students to conduct accessibility tests on our website with pre-identified customers.

This will involve several different steps for the students, including:

• Conducting background research on disabilities and methods of evaluating accessibility.
• Reaching out to customers and scheduling interviews.
• Familiarizing themselves with the test tasks that should be administered.
• Conducting accessibility tests remotely and following up with customers to thank them for their participation.
• Analyzing and reporting the metrics / results of the tests.

Bonus steps in the process would also include:

• Recommending website improvements based on findings.

By the end of the project, students should demonstrate:

• Understanding of different disabilities and factors that affect a website’s accessibility
• Understanding of our accessibility testing procedure
• Analysis of accessibility testing results

Bonus steps would include:

• Recommending improvements for our website

Final deliverables should include:

• A final report.
• A 10-minute presentation.

Students will connect directly with us for mentorship throughout the project. We will be able to provide answers to questions such as:

• Our website, products and services
• Our current understanding of our website’s accessibility features
• Input on choices, problems or anything else the students might encounter.