Simulates how people with disabilities experience the web

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1.1.0
Update
October 19, 2024
Size
490KiB
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Users
20,000+
Rating
3.875 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Web Disability Simulator Extension

The Web Disability Simulator lets you experience how people with different disabilities or inadequate abilities perceive a web site. Simulate color blindness, low vision, dyslexia and more. An easy-to-use tool both to increase understanding and lower the threshold to test accessibility on a website.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Web Disability Simulator", "description": "Simulates how people with disabilities experience the web", "version": "1.1.0", "action": { "default_icon": "UI/img/icon.png", "default_popup": "UI/app.html" }, "icons": { "16": "UI/img/icon_16x16.png", "48": "UI/img/icon_48x48.png", "128": "UI/img/icon_128x128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "simulations/totalColorBlindness/img/filters.svg", "simulations/totalColorBlindness/css/main.css", "simulations/redGreenColorBlindness/img/filters.svg", "simulations/redGreenColorBlindness/css/main.css", "simulations/yellowBlueColorBlindness/img/filters.svg", "simulations/yellowBlueColorBlindness/css/main.css", "simulations/concentration/css/main.css", "simulations/concentration/img/meal.jpg", "simulations/farsightedness/css/main.css", "simulations/parkinsons/css/main.css", "simulations/parkinsons/img/cursor_windows.svg", "simulations/parkinsons/img/cursor_mac.svg", "simulations/smallVocabulary/words.en.json", "simulations/smallVocabulary/words.sv.json", "simulations/tunnelVision/css/main.css", "simulations/sunshine/css/main.css" ], "matches": [ "*://*/*" ] } ], "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage", "activeTab", "scripting" ]}
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How to download and manually install Web Disability Simulator extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Web Disability Simulator extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Web Disability Simulator extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Web Disability Simulator extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Web Disability Simulator extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Web Disability Simulator extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Web Disability Simulator Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Web Disability Simulator extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Web Disability Simulator extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Web Disability Simulator extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Web Disability Simulator extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Web Disability Simulator extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Web Disability Simulator extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Web Disability Simulator extension file

Select and download the Web Disability Simulator extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Web Disability Simulator extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Web Disability Simulator extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Web Disability Simulator extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Web Disability Simulator extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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GnoxNahte (ID: 000000ba05f4dfc6) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/31/2023 Good selection of disabilities, would be better if can change the severity of it, for example, change severity of far-slightness

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Matthew (ID: 000000d2b4a602dd) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/27/2023 This is not a realistic depiction of disabilities. I have some of the ones that this suite includes, and in my opinion, this extension is a mockery of them. It is so blunt and unsophisticated. "People with ADHD get distracted. Let's have a bunch of **** flashing on screen."

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Richard Cooley (ID: 0000004806a40434) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/19/2022 Did not work for me on MacOS and Chrome

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Kateřina Holubová (ID: 000000d75fbe1c1a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/16/2022 Cool plugin, thanks! Deafness (= mute videos, esp without subtitles) would be a great addition.

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Schnee Zarin (ID: 000000a092777f4f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/05/2021 I love this plugin, it helps me understand the problems of impaired. You get to the different topics explanations and additional links to read deeper into the matter.