Web Accessibility Questions and Correct Answers the Latest Update
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Web Accessibility
What is Web Accessibility?
It refers to the ability of individuals with disabilities and/or who use assistive devices
to use a website, app, database, or other online service or tool.
How does the OED define Disability?
A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses,...
Web Accessibility Questions and Correct
Answers the Latest Update
What is Web Accessibility?
✓ It refers to the ability of individuals with disabilities and/or who use assistive devices
to use a website, app, database, or other online service or tool.
How does the OED define Disability?
✓ A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.
the fact or state of having such a condition.
How does the American Disabilities Act define Disability?
✓ (A) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life
activities of such individual;
✓ (B) a record of such an impairment; or
✓ (C) being regarded as having such an impairment"
What do you need to keep in mind when working on Web Accessibility?
✓ You are designing for people who use screen readers and people who use closed
captions, but also for people who are colorblind, people who have cognitive
conditions, people with disabilities that impact their motor skills etc...
How does diversity of users enter into Web Accessibility design?
✓ People with permanent disabilities and a large variety of assistive technologies AND
those with temporary disabilities like a broken arm and no help.
✓ Designing physical space and common tools that are suitable for people of all ages
and all levels of ability. We are all disabled at some point in our lives.
Assistive Technology: Screen Readers.
✓ Reads text on the screen in a synthetic voice and can be used with a braille interface.
What are some types of screen readers?
✓ JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver (iOS) and ChromeVox.
What does Kurzweil Education offer?
✓ Along with screen reading functionality it has tools designed for individuals with
learning disabilities and other literacy issues.
What is Read&Write by TextHelp?
✓ It offers some screen reading functionality, but also integrates a whole range of tools
to support literacy, including dictionaries, note taking functionality including audio
notes, writing support. It also works across platforms and devices.
What do screen magnifiers like ZoomText and MAGic do?
✓ They enhance screen elements like form fills, cursors and pointers as well as change
color/hue options and magnify text.
What is a refreshable braille display?
✓ It transforms text from any device into Braille. It can be used to read web content,
ebooks, and more. They can be used by anyone who knows Braille, including
individuals who are blind and deaf-blind.
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