Author Michele Williams

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Dr. Michele A. Williams is owner of M.A.W. Consulting, LLC - Making Accessibility Work. Her 20+ years of experience include influencing top tech companies as a Senior User Experience (UX) Researcher and Accessibility Specialist and obtaining a PhD in Human-Centered Computing focused on accessibility. An international speaker, published academic author, and patented inventor, she is passionate about educating and advising on technology that does not exclude disabled users.

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Accessible UX Research

June 17, 2025 —

Accessible UX Research is your guide to making UX research more inclusive — from planning and recruiting to facilitation, asking better questions, avoiding bias, and building trust. This book is for anyone who cares about research, accessibility, and making products that endure. Michele A. Williams takes you on a deep dive into the real world of UX research, with a roadmap for including users with different abilities and needs.

High-quality hardcover. Written by Dr. Michele A. Williams. Foreword by Jared Smith of WebAIM. Cover art by Espen Brunborg.

Conducting Accessibility Research In An Inaccessible Ecosystem

April 25, 2024 — Conducting UX research that includes participants with a variety of disabilities is vital to building inclusive technology, but most prototypes used for testing are inaccessible. Rather than continuing to leave out feedback from disabled consumers, which ultimately leads to exclusive technology, researchers must get creative in their workarounds and be relentless in their efforts. Read more…

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Accessible UX Research (eBook)

January 1, 0001 —

Written by Dr. Michele A. Williams. Foreword by Jared Smith of WebAIM. Cover art by Espen Brunborg.