General Flashcards

What can be done to improve the visibility of a website or product?

Answer: Make sure every non-text element has a text alternative and use ARIA

To improve the visibility and accessibility of a website or product, especially for users with visual impairments, it is essential to provide text alternatives for all non-text content. This includes images, videos, and interactive elements, allowing screen readers to convey their meaning. Additionally, using ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) roles and attributes enhances accessibility by providing semantic information to assistive technologies for dynamic content and user interface components.

What are the five categories of mobility disorders?

Answer: Manual dexterity/fine motor control, ambulation, muscle fatigue, body size, body shape and form

The CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) body of knowledge identifies five categories of mobility disorders. These categories are manual dexterity/fine motor control, ambulation (walking/moving), muscle fatigue, body size, and body shape and form. These encompass a broad range of physical challenges that can affect how individuals interact with physical and digital environments.

What types of laws apply to people with disabilities?

Answer: Civil rights laws, procurement laws, domain/industry-specific laws

Laws applying to people with disabilities are comprehensive and cover several areas. These include civil rights laws (e.g., ADA in the US) that ensure equal opportunities, procurement laws (e.g., Section 508 in the US) that mandate accessibility for government purchases, and various domain/industry-specific laws that address accessibility within particular sectors. This multi-faceted legal framework aims to ensure broad accessibility.

What ICT options are available to those with vision impairments?

Answer: screen readers, braille keyboards, speech input, gesture on mobile, haptic alerts, screen magnification tools

Individuals with vision impairments utilize a wide range of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) options to access digital content. These include screen readers (which convert text to speech), braille keyboards, speech input (for hands-free interaction), gesture controls on mobile devices, haptic alerts (tactile feedback), and screen magnification tools. This comprehensive set of tools addresses various degrees and types of visual impairment.

What are the three categories of psychological disorders?

Answer: Social, emotional, and behavioral

The CPACC framework categorizes psychological disorders into three main areas: social, emotional, and behavioral. These categories help to understand the diverse ways mental health conditions can manifest and impact an individual's interactions with others, their feelings and mood, and their observable actions and habits. This understanding is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive experiences.

Give an example of a disability that might not be apparent to others.

Answer: Dyslexia, hearing loss, seizure disorder

Invisible disabilities are conditions that are not immediately apparent to others but can significantly impact an individual's daily life and their interaction with the world. Common examples include dyslexia (a learning disability), hearing loss (which may not always be visible), and seizure disorders (which are episodic and not constantly apparent). Recognizing these helps promote greater understanding and accessibility.

What kinds of visual impairments are there?

Answer: Blindness, low vision, color blindness

Visual impairments encompass a spectrum of conditions that affect a person's ability to see. The primary categories include blindness (complete or near-complete loss of vision), low vision (significant visual impairment that cannot be fully corrected), and color blindness (a reduced ability to distinguish between certain colors). These categories cover the main ways vision can be impaired, requiring different accessibility considerations.