How does it work?

The Usability Exchange provides a straightforward way for organisations to test their content with disabled end users. Organisations set up their tests online and submit them directly to disabled testers in our database. Testers are then free to complete these tests in their own time, earning money for each test they complete. As tests are completed by users, organisations can view test results, web page logs and other information in real time.

Registration is FREE for both organisations and testers. Register as an organisation or a tester now or select one of the links below to find out more about particular aspects of the Usability Exchange:

Organisations: Setting up a test
Organisations: Monitoring a test
Organisations: Ending a test
Testers: Completing a test
Testers: How do I get paid?
Testers: Ratings and charges
Cost and registration

Testimonials

"PAS 78 reminds website designers to consult disabled people and involve them in testing their designs at every stage of the site development cycle. Research published by the Disability Rights Commission in 2004 showed that testing with disabled users may uncover 45% more accessibility problems than testing with software alone."

Julie Howell RNIB Digital Policy Development Manager

"We're delighted to have had the opportunity to work with the Usability Exchange to help shape the development of its new web-based service. Our goal is make our products and services as easy to use for all our customers as possible, and the hands-on usability testing of our sites by disabled users that the Usability Exchange product offers will be invaluable in helping achieve this."

David Burden Chief Information Officer, Royal Mail Group

"We are keen to ensure our products are accessible by all users. The Usability Exchange offers a simple and effective way for us to test our products with users who are disabled."

Bill Wessel Usability Analyst, Orange UK

"The Usability Exchange provides a fast and effective way for us to hear what disabled users think of our websites - we get real users' feedback directly and can work with these users to identify and resolve any accessibility or usability issues that might arise."

Simon Whitworth Wandsworth Borough Council Ranked in top 20 local authority websites by Socitm, 2006

"As a blind internet user I regularly come across websites that claim to be accessible but are virtually impossible to use. By involving disabled people in the testing process, the Usability Exchange could help organisations create websites that are much more accessible and usable by disabled people."

Terry Robinson Internet user