Abstract
Usability testing that includes people who are fluent in assistive technology is an important way to ensure that digital products meet the needs of all users. In settings such as universities, with highly distributed content creator networks and vast differences in project sizes and scopes, it can be challenging for non-experts to find and use the best methods to assess accessibility. This article describes creation of a pilot pool of fluent assistive technology users from the surrounding geographic area made widely available internally to university content creators. The availability of the pool (n = 40) provided increased capacity to test internally developed products and vended solutions, increasing overall accessibility assessments at the university. Authors review the benefits and challenges in creating the participant pool, along with implementation details. Further discussion includes efficiencies for the university, learning by content creators, and potential directions for future research.