[ENHANCEMENT]: More accessible userscripts #6
Description
Increase Focus on Disability-Accessible Userscripts
Description
As the web continues to evolve, it is crucial to ensure that digital accessibility remains a priority. Userscripts, while immensely versatile and powerful, often lack consideration for individuals with disabilities. By developing userscripts designed with accessibility in mind, we can bridge the gap for users who rely on assistive technologies or need tailored web enhancements to navigate the internet effectively because you never know.
Problem Statement
Many existing userscripts:
- Do not account for users with visual, motor, cognitive, or auditory impairments.
- Lack compatibility with screen readers or other assistive tools.
- Overlook accessibility best practices, such as ARIA roles, keyboard navigation, and color contrast adjustments.
- Focus on general usability rather than specific disability accommodations.
Proposal
To address this gap, here is a rough proposal for the following actions:
- Develop new userscripts that prioritize accessibility, including:
- Text resizing or high-contrast mode toggles for users with visual impairments.
- Keyboard-only navigation enhancements for users with motor disabilities.
- Simplified, distraction-free interfaces for users with cognitive impairments.
- Audit and update existing userscripts to ensure compatibility with assistive technologies.
- Establish accessibility guidelines for userscript developers, incorporating principles like:
- ARIA roles and labels for interactive elements.
- Keyboard and screen reader testing.
- Avoiding reliance on color alone to convey information.
Impact
This initiative will:
- Enable users with disabilities to access the same benefits of userscripts as others.
Next Steps
- Identify key accessibility needs that can be addressed with userscripts.
- Develop and share accessible userscript templates and documentation.
- Review and improve existing userscripts to align with accessibility standards.