Performing user studies on blind and other disabled users

1. Why do UX designers consider designing for users with disabilities?
2. Is accessibility a part of UX?

Why do UX designers consider designing for users with disabilities?

Designing with accessibility in mind enables people with a range of abilities and disabilities to perceive, understand, navigate, interact with, and contribute to the web.

Is accessibility a part of UX?

The reality is that accessibility is simply a key part of UX. A truly outstanding digital experience is a fusion of accessibility, usability, creativity and technology. The trick is to weave those things together, and to do that successfully there needs to be a cross pollination of skills and expertise.