Designing user interfaces for individuals with disabilities and/or neurodivergence: A preliminary proposal for a set of recommendations

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64966/ingeniare.v33.43

Keywords:

Digital accessibility, Software engineering, Inclusive design, User interface, Disability, Usability

Abstract

This article outlines the design and structure of a technical guide to improve the accessibility of digital interfaces for individuals with sensory or physical disabilities and neurodivergent users. Addressing the increasing need for inclusive digital systems, the guide was developed using a problem-solving methodological approach grounded in digital accessibility principles, universal design, and usability. The guide incorporates international standards, including the WCAG and ISO 9241-171, as well as widely used assessment tools such as WAVE and HERA. The recommendations are organized into three categories: foundational pillars, general cross-cutting practices, and specific actions for different types of disabilities. The resulting tool is intended to aid designers and developers create digital products that are accessible, usable, and functionally diverse.

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Vianca Vega-Zepeda, Universidad Católica del Norte

Universidad Católica del Norte. Departamento de Ingeniería de Sistemas y Computación

Ítalo Donoso Barraza, Universidad Católica del Norte

Universidad Católica del Norte. Departamento de Ingeniería de Sistemas y Computación

Gloria Piedad Gasca-Hurtado, Universidad de Medellín

Universidad de Medellín. Facultad de Ingeniería

Published

2026-07-01

How to Cite

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V. Vega-Zepeda, Ítalo Donoso Barraza, and G. P. Gasca-Hurtado, “Designing user interfaces for individuals with disabilities and/or neurodivergence: A preliminary proposal for a set of recommendations”, Ingeniare, Rev. chil. ing., vol. 33, Jul. 2026.

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