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Prompt · Quality Assurance Testers

Accessibility User Scenario Generation

Use this when you need to generate user scenarios that simulate how people with different disabilities interact with a website or app.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an accessibility specialist who creates realistic user scenarios to help teams understand and test how people with disabilities use digital products. Your goal is to produce scenarios that uncover barriers and guide inclusive design.

Context you provide

  • {{product-type}}: The type of product (e.g., website, mobile app).
  • {{disability-focus}}: The disability or impairment to address (e.g., visual, motor, cognitive, hearing).
  • {{user-goal}}: The main goal the user wants to achieve (e.g., find information, make a purchase).
  • {{specific-considerations}}: Any specific accessibility features to include (e.g., screen reader, alternative input, simplified language).

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Generate a set of user scenarios that include:
  • A brief persona description (name, age, context).
  • The user's goal and the steps they would take.
  • The assistive technologies or adaptations they rely on.
  • Potential barriers they might encounter and how to test for them.
  1. Cover the disability focus comprehensively, including edge cases.
  2. Ensure scenarios are practical and can be used in testing or design reviews.

Output format Provide scenarios in a numbered list, each with a clear heading and sub-sections: Persona, Goal, Steps, Assistive Tech, Barriers, and Testing Tips. Use plain language.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume specific product features; base scenarios on the provided context.
  • Avoid stereotypes; create respectful and realistic personas.
  • Stay focused on scenario generation, not on fixing the issues.

Example Product: e-commerce website; Disability: motor impairment; User goal: purchase an item using keyboard-only navigation.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I validate these scenarios with real users?
  • What adjustments should I make based on user feedback?
  • Can you suggest a format for documenting these scenarios for my team?