AHFE Open AccessAdvancing Web Accessibility: Evaluating and Analyzing an Educational Platform for Respiratory Therapies
Abstract
This article presents the design and evaluation of an accessible digital respiratory rehabilitation therapeutic education platform. Its primary goal is to promote inclusive technologies for individuals with respiratory needs. The platform was developed with adherence to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, ensuring practical usage up to level AA for people with disabilities or functional limitations. A multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, web developers, and accessibility experts collaborated on the project. The design process incorporated considerations such as content organization, color contrast, descriptive labels, screen reader compatibility, and keyboard navigation. The results demonstrated a high level of accessibility, emphasizing the platform's effectiveness in providing accessible educational resources for respiratory rehabilitation. This research underscores the significance of web accessibility in supporting individuals with respiratory needs throughout their therapeutic journey and discusses future improvements and research avenues.
Keywords: web accessibility, educational platforms, respiratory therapies, WCAG, disability, inclusion
DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1004290
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