Cognitive Inclusion in UX Research: Insights and Recommendations from Participants with Cognitive Disabilities
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This article from Smashing Magazine explores the importance of cognitive inclusion in UX research, based on findings from an exploratory study conducted by a working group of expert researchers in 2024. It defines cognitive disability as an umbrella term affecting information processing, memory, focus, and learning. The piece highlights unique insights and practical UX recommendations shared by participants with cognitive disabilities, emphasizing how inclusive research methods can lead to better product design for all users.
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· 3 pulledIn the summer of 2024, I became co-chair of a working group of expert researchers who came together to determine how best to perform accessibility testing with people with cognitive disabilities.
Cognitive disability is an umbrella term for several disabilities that impact how people process information, and it usually affects memory, focus, and/or learning.
Findings from an exploratory user research study highlighting the unique insights and practical UX recommendations shared by participants with cognitive disabilities.
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