About the Session

It’s no secret that running user research will make your product better. But how do you make sure you’re not leaving anyone out when optimizing the user experience? Working with people with disabilities in product research is a great way to ensure your product is inclusive and will work for everyone.

In this session, Kate (Head of Services) and Sam (Accessibility Evangelist) from Fable talk about the things to consider when planning and running user research studies with people with disabilities. Then, Kate will run a short user interview with Sam, who uses a screen reader to navigate the web. This session will share tips about running user research with assistive technology users and demonstrate how it works in practice.

About the Speaker

Samuel Proulx

Accessibility Evangelist at Fable

Samuel Proulx is the Accessibility Evangelist at Fable, a leading accessibility testing platform powered by people with disabilities. As a blind individual, Sam knows and values the importance of accessibility in all aspects of life and is a strong advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the digital world. Sam brings his previous experience as Fable’s community manager, plus life-long advocacy for himself and others, to his role as Evangelist.

About the Speaker

Kate Kalcevich

Head of Services at Fable

Kate Kalcevich is the Head of Services at Fable, a leading accessibility testing platform powered by people with disabilities. Kalcevich is an experienced accessibility leader and disability advocate with an extensive career. She most recently led digital accessibility efforts at Canada Post. Previously, Kate held a series of progressively senior roles in the Ontario public service, including in product, user experience, and design roles. In recent years, she has focused on change management to increase the accessibility capabilities of organizations.