Accessibility Evaluation Facility
The Accessibility Evaluation Facility supports industry and government through the measurement of the ease of use of devices, services and packaging, the development of design solutions targeted at improving ease of use for all users, and research into the application of emerging technologies to universal design.
Our customer list includes both government and industry sponsors. In addition, the AEF serves as the national test lab for both the Arthritis Foundation’s Ease of Use program and the Arthritis Society of Canada’s Arthritis Friendly program.
Services
The Accessibility Evaluation Facility was developed to support industry and government by
- Developing test methodologies designed to measure accessibility and usability
- Measuring ease of use and comparing the ease of use of related products
- Understanding user abilities and functional capabilities
- Defining requirements for new product development
- Providing training to managers, designers, and federal procurement officials
- Working with design teams to develop more accessible products
- Prototyping accessible technologies
- Conducting research into emerging technologies, universal design practices, and government policy
- Developing functional limitation simulation kits for use in disability awareness training
For more information, contact:
Dr. Brad FainHuman Systems Engineering Branch
Systems Evaluation Division
Electronic Systems Laboratory
Georgia Tech Research Institute
Atlanta, GA 30332-0840
Telephone: 404-407-7261
E-mail: brad.fain@gtri.gatech.edu