Now Shipping: Accessible UX Research, A New Smashing Book By Michele Williams<\/title> <\/head> <body> <\/p>\n<article>\n<header>\n<h1>Now Shipping: Accessible UX Research, A New Smashing Book By Michele Williams<\/h1>\n<address>Ari Stiles<\/address>\n<p> <time datetime=\"2026-03-03T15:00:00+00:00\" class=\"op-published\">2026-03-03T15:00:00+00:00<\/time> <time datetime=\"2026-03-03T15:00:00+00:00\" class=\"op-modified\">2026-03-05T13:02:29+00:00<\/time> <\/header>\n<p>Good UX research is at the root of great products. It takes the guesswork out of our designs and helps us solve problems before they grow. One of the best ways to make our research effective is to keep it inclusive \u2014 testing with users with different needs and abilities, and using their feedback to <strong>build products that work for more people<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Our newest book, <em>Accessible UX Research<\/em>, can help you plan and execute great user research. Dr. Michele Williams draws from years of experience to build a clear, easy-to-follow roadmap. This book has something for everyone who wants to build digital products well:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are <strong>just getting started with research<\/strong>, you will find helpful tips for making your research more inclusive. You will also get a primer on how to ask better questions, understand your own biases, and how to use your limited time and budget effectively.<\/li>\n<li>If you are an <strong>accessibility-minded professional<\/strong>, you will find a deep well of details on different assistive technologies, how to include them in your testing environment, and ways to record and share your results to create a real impact on the products you make.<\/li>\n<li>If you are a <strong>developer<\/strong>, a <strong>manager<\/strong>, or just <strong>someone who wants to understand<\/strong> how different abilities impact each user\u2019s experience, you will find the history, clear descriptions, and cultural touchpoints you need in order to make sense of all the accessibility and inclusion recommendations you encounter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure style=\"margin-bottom:0;padding-bottom:0\" class=\"break-out article__image\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/files.smashing.media\/articles\/accessible-ux-research-release\/accessible-ux-research-coffee.png\" title=\"Tap for a large preview of the book.\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" style=\"border-radius: 11px\" src=\"https:\/\/files.smashing.media\/articles\/accessible-ux-research-release\/accessible-ux-research-coffee.png\" alt=\"Hardcover edition of Michele Williams\u2019 new book \u2018Accessible UX Research\u2019 on a wooden table, with a cup of coffee next to it. The book has a teal cover that shows a three times three grid of windows in different architectural styles. 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It\u2019s a <strong>practical guide to inclusive UX research<\/strong>, from start to finish. If you\u2019ve ever felt unsure how to include disabled participants, or worried about \u201cgetting it wrong,\u201d this book is for you. You\u2019ll get clear, practical strategies to make your research more inclusive, effective, and reliable.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, you\u2019ll learn how to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plan research<\/strong> that includes disabled participants from the start,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recruit participants<\/strong> with disabilities,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Facilitate sessions<\/strong> that work for a range of access needs,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask better questions<\/strong> and avoid unintentionally biased research methods,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build trust and confidence<\/strong> in your team around accessibility and inclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The book also challenges common assumptions about disability and urges readers to <strong>rethink what inclusion really means<\/strong> in UX research and beyond. Let\u2019s move beyond compliance and start doing research that reflects the full diversity of your users. Whether you\u2019re in industry or academia, this book gives you the tools \u2014 and the mindset \u2014 to make it happen.<\/p>\n<p><em>324 pages. Written by Dr. Michele A. Williams. Cover art by Espen Brunborg.<\/strong> <a href=\"accessibleresearchsample\"><strong>Download a free sample<\/strong><\/a> (PDF, 2.3MB) or <a href=\"\/printed-books\/accessible-ux-research\/\" data-product-sku=\"accessible-ux-research\" data-component=\"AddToCart\" data-product-path=\"\/printed-books\/accessible-ux-research\" data-silent=\"true\">get the book right away.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Please note: We\u2019ve found a way to get printed books to our US customers! After several months of dealing with customs and tariff issues, we are happy to announce that all of our books \u2014 including this brand-new one \u2014 are once again <strong>shipping worldwide<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin-bottom:0;padding-bottom:0\" class=\"break-out article__image\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/files.smashing.media\/articles\/accessible-ux-research-release\/accessible-ux-research-24-opt.png\" title=\"Tap for a large preview.\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" style=\"border-radius: 11px\" src=\"https:\/\/files.smashing.media\/articles\/accessible-ux-research-release\/accessible-ux-research-24-opt.png\" alt=\"A look inside the book. The left page has a teal color. The right page says \u2018Accessible UX Research by Michele A. Williams, PhD\u2019 in the same teal color.\"> <\/a><figcaption>With a foreword by Jared Smith of WebAIM and an extensive interview with a disabled researcher, \u201cAccessible UX Research\u201d brings together insights from throughout the Accessibility community. Photo by Marc Thiele. (<a href=\"https:\/\/files.smashing.media\/articles\/accessible-ux-research-release\/accessible-ux-research-24-opt.png\">Large preview<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"margin-bottom:0;padding-bottom:0\" class=\"break-out article__image\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/files.smashing.media\/articles\/accessible-ux-research-release\/accessible-ux-research-44-opt.png\" title=\"Tap for a large preview.\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" style=\"border-radius: 11px\" src=\"https:\/\/files.smashing.media\/articles\/accessible-ux-research-release\/accessible-ux-research-44-opt.png\" alt=\"The open book on a wooden table, with a cup of coffee next to it. The left page shows a diagram visualizing the key elements of strong research studies. The right page is about recruiting disabled participants.\"> <\/a><figcaption>The book includes tips and strategies to help anyone doing research at any point in the product design cycle. Photo by Marc Thiele. (<a href=\"https:\/\/files.smashing.media\/articles\/accessible-ux-research-release\/accessible-ux-research-44-opt.png\">Large preview<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"contents\">Contents<\/h2>\n<p>In <em>Accessible UX Research<\/em>, Michele Williams takes you on a deep dive into the <strong>real world of UX research<\/strong>, with a roadmap for including users with different abilities and needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"js-table-accordion accordion book__toc\" id=\"TOC\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\">\n<dl class=\"accordion-list\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em\" data-handler=\"Accordion\">\n<dt tabindex=\"0\" class=\"accordion-item\" id=\"accordion-item-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__accordion-text\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__title\"> 1. Disability Mindset <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-expand-btn-wrapper\"> <span class=\"accordion-expand-btn js-accordion-expand-btn\">+<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"accordion-desc\" id=\"accordion-desc-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__summary\">\n<p>For inclusive research to succeed, we must first confront our mindset about disability, typically influenced by ableism.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt tabindex=\"0\" class=\"accordion-item\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__accordion-text\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__title\"> 2. Diversity of Disability <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-expand-btn-wrapper\"> <span class=\"accordion-expand-btn js-accordion-expand-btn\">+<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"accordion-desc\" id=\"accordion-desc-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__summary\">\n<p>Accessibility is not solely about blind screen reader users; disability categories help us unpack and process the diversity of disabled users.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt tabindex=\"0\" class=\"accordion-item\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__accordion-text\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__title\"> 3. Disability in the Stages of UX Research <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-expand-btn-wrapper\"> <span class=\"accordion-expand-btn js-accordion-expand-btn\">+<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"accordion-desc\" id=\"accordion-desc-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__summary\">\n<p>Disabled participants can and should be part of every research phase \u2014 formative, prototype, and summative.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt tabindex=\"0\" class=\"accordion-item\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__accordion-text\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__title\"> 4. Recruiting Disabled Participants <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-expand-btn-wrapper\"> <span class=\"accordion-expand-btn js-accordion-expand-btn\">+<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"accordion-desc\" id=\"accordion-desc-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__summary\">\n<p>Recruiting disabled participants is not always easy, but that simply means we need to learn strategies on where to look.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt tabindex=\"0\" class=\"accordion-item\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__accordion-text\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__title\"> 5. Designing Your Research <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-expand-btn-wrapper\"> <span class=\"accordion-expand-btn js-accordion-expand-btn\">+<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"accordion-desc\" id=\"accordion-desc-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__summary\">\n<p>While our goal is to influence accessible products, our research execution must also be accessible.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt tabindex=\"0\" class=\"accordion-item\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__accordion-text\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__title\"> 6. Facilitating An Accessible Study <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-expand-btn-wrapper\"> <span class=\"accordion-expand-btn js-accordion-expand-btn\">+<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"accordion-desc\" id=\"accordion-desc-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__summary\">\n<p>Preparation and communication with your participants can ensure your study logistics run smoothly.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt tabindex=\"0\" class=\"accordion-item\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__accordion-text\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__title\"> 7. Analyzing and Reporting with Accuracy and Impact <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-expand-btn-wrapper\"> <span class=\"accordion-expand-btn js-accordion-expand-btn\">+<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"accordion-desc\" id=\"accordion-desc-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__summary\">\n<p>How you communicate your findings is just as important as gathering them in the first place \u2014 so prepare to be a storyteller, educator, and advocate.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt tabindex=\"0\" class=\"accordion-item\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__accordion-text\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__title\"> 8. Disability in the UX Research Field <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-expand-btn-wrapper\"> <span class=\"accordion-expand-btn js-accordion-expand-btn\">+<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"accordion-desc\" id=\"accordion-desc-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__summary\">\n<p>Inclusion isn\u2019t just for research <em>participants<\/em>, it\u2019s important for our <em>colleagues<\/em> as well, as explained by blind UX Researcher Dr. Cynthia Bennett.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt tabindex=\"0\" class=\"accordion-item\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__accordion-text\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__title\"> Appendix <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-expand-btn-wrapper\"> <span class=\"accordion-expand-btn js-accordion-expand-btn\">+<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"accordion-desc\" id=\"accordion-desc-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"book__toc__chapter-col chapter__summary\">\n<p>In the appendix, you\u2019ll find helpful summaries and tips to optimize your testing environment and your interactions with participants.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<p> <span><\/span><\/dl>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure style=\"margin-bottom:0;padding-bottom:0\" class=\"break-out article__image\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/files.smashing.media\/articles\/accessible-ux-research-release\/accessible-ux-research-27-opt.png\" title=\"Tap for a large preview.\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" style=\"border-radius: 11px\" src=\"https:\/\/files.smashing.media\/articles\/accessible-ux-research-release\/accessible-ux-research-27-opt.png\" alt=\"The open book on a wooden table. The spread shows a table summarizing different types of assistive technologies, with a description of each assistive technology and information about its audience.\"> <\/a><figcaption>You\u2019ll find plenty of useful references in the appendix at the end of the book. You\u2019ll refer to these pages again and again. Photo by Marc Thiele. (<a href=\"https:\/\/files.smashing.media\/articles\/accessible-ux-research-release\/accessible-ux-research-27-opt.png\">Large preview<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"about-the-author\">About the Author<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mawconsultingllc.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:right;margin-top:1em;margin-left:0.9em;margin-bottom:1em;border-radius:50%; max-width:calc(50% - 5vh);height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/files.smashing.media\/articles\/accessible-ux-research-pre-release\/michele-williams-opt.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"Michele A. Williams\" \/><\/a>Dr. Michele A. Williams is owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/mawconsultingllc.com\/\">M.A.W. Consulting, LLC – Making Accessibility Work<\/a>. 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, <a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=1IfsBJEAAAAJ&hl=en\">published academic author<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/patents.justia.com\/patent\/10854103\">patented inventor<\/a>, she is passionate about educating and advising on technology that does not exclude disabled users.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"testimonials\">Testimonials<\/h2>\n<blockquote style=\"font-style: normal\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"clear:both;float:right;margin-top:0em;margin-left:0.9em;margin-bottom:1em;border-radius:50%; max-width:calc(50% - 5vh);height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/files.smashing.media\/articles\/accessible-ux-research-pre-release\/eric-bailey-opt.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"Eric Bailey\" \/>\u201c<em>Accessible UX Research<\/em> stands as a vital and necessary resource. In addressing disability at the User Experience Research layer, it helps to set an equal and equitable tone for products and features that resonates through the rest of the creation process. The book provides a <strong>solid framework<\/strong> for all aspects of conducting research efforts, including not only process considerations, but also importantly the mindset required to approach the work.<\/p>\n<p>This is <strong>the book I wish I had<\/strong> when I was first getting started with my accessibility journey. It is a gift, and I feel so fortunate that Michele has chosen to share it with us all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Eric Bailey, Accessibility Advocate<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote style=\"font-style: normal\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"clear:both;float:right;margin-top:0em;margin-left:0.9em;margin-bottom:1em;border-radius:50%; max-width:calc(50% - 5vh);height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/files.smashing.media\/articles\/accessible-ux-research-pre-release\/devon-pershing-opt.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"Devon Pershing\" \/>\u201cUser research in accessibility is non-negotiable for actually meeting users\u2019 needs, and this book is a <strong>critical piece in the puzzle<\/strong> of actually doing and integrating that research into accessibility work day to day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Devon Pershing, Author of <em>The Accessibility Operations Guidebook<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote style=\"font-style: normal\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"clear:both;float:right;margin-top:0em;margin-left:0.9em;margin-bottom:1em;border-radius:50%; max-width:calc(50% - 5vh);height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/files.smashing.media\/articles\/accessible-ux-research-pre-release\/manuel-matuzovic-opt.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"Manuel Matuzovi\u0107\" \/>\u201cOur decisions as developers and designers are often based on recommendations, assumptions, and biases. Usually, this doesn\u2019t work, because checking off lists or working solely from our own perspective can never truly represent the <strong>depth of human experience<\/strong>. Michele\u2019s book provides you with the strategies you need to conduct UX research with diverse groups of people, challenge your assumptions, and create truly great products.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Manuel Matuzovi\u0107, Author of the <em>Web Accessibility Cookbook<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote style=\"font-style: normal\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"clear:both;float:right;margin-top:0em;margin-left:0.9em;margin-bottom:1em;border-radius:50%; max-width:calc(50% - 5vh);height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/files.smashing.media\/articles\/accessible-ux-research-pre-release\/anna-e-cook-opt.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"Anna E. Cook\" \/>\u201cThis book is a vital resource on inclusive research. Michele Williams expertly breaks down key concepts, guiding readers through disability models, language, and etiquette. A <strong>strong focus on real-world application<\/strong> equips readers to conduct impactful, inclusive research sessions. By emphasizing diverse perspectives and proactive inclusion, the book makes a compelling case for accessibility as a core principle rather than an afterthought. It is a must-read for researchers, product-makers, and advocates!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Anna E. 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