Jeff A. Johnson
ABSTRACT
This course describes age-related factors that affect ability to use the Web, and presents Web design guidelines that reflect the capabilities, usage patterns, and preferences of older Web users. The course also explains the value of testing websites on older adults.
If a significant percentage of a website's target audience includes older adults, certain aspects of the site's design become even more important. Simply having access to the Web does not mean that older people will be able to use it effectively. This course describes age-related factors that affect ability to use the Web, and presents web design guidelines that reflect the capabilities, usage patterns, and preferences of older Web users. We also describe the value of testing Web sites on older adults.
Index Terms
- Designing Websites for Adults 55+: Toward Universal Design
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