How common are disabilities? - correct answer ~1 in every 5 people (about 20%) has a disability of some kind
Types of Disabilities - correct answer -
... [Show More] Recognizable
- Hidden
- Temporary
- Age-Related
Print Disabilities - correct answer a disability that prevents an individual from gaining information from printed material; requires the use of alternative methods to access the material
Screen readers - correct answer Devices that many people with visual impairments use to access the Web, which read aloud Web page text and descriptions that a user selects ONLY if the content is accessible
Assistive Technologies - correct answer Software and devices used to maintain, increase, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
They do not completely compensate for the disability. People who create the environments must create them with accessibility in mind in order for the assistive technologies to be most effective.
Assistive Technology for Blindness - correct answer - Screen readers
- Refreshable Braille devices
Assistive Technology for Low Vision - correct answer - Screen enlargers
- Screen readers
Assistive Technology for Color Blindness - correct answer - Color enhancement overlays or glasses
Assistive Technology for Deafness - correct answer - Captions
- Transcripts
Assistive Technology for Motor/Mobility Disabilities - correct answer - Head wand
- Mouth stick
- Alternative keyboards
- Eye gaze tracking
- Voice Activation
Assistive Technology for Cognitive Disabilities - correct answer - Screen readers
- Screen overlays
- Augmentative communication aids
The Digital Accessibility Revolution - correct answer The Web Enables Unprecedented Access to Information for the Blind
The Web Enables Unprecedented Access to Commerce for People with Mobility Impairments
Which statements are true? (Select all that apply)
A. For people with disabilities, the Internet is an obstacle that cannot be overcome even with assistive technology.
B. The term "assistive technology" applies only to computer use and Internet access.
C. The Internet is an important part of the solution for disability access.
D. Making a website accessible to people with disabilities makes it less accessible for other users. - correct answer C. The Internet is an important part of the solution for disability access.
Who uses assistive technology? (Select all that apply)
A. Only people who use handicapped entrances to buildings
B. People who wear glasses or contact lenses
C. People who wear hearing aids
D. People with motor disabilities - correct answer B. People who wear glasses or contact lenses
C. People who wear hearing aids
D. People with motor disabilities
True or False: There are many forms of disabilities that are not obvious to an observer. - correct answer True
Medical Model - correct answer Disability is viewed as a problem that is caused by medically-diagnosed genetic disorders, disease, trauma, or other health conditions. Disability is treated as a biological problem that diminishes quality of life and needs to be treated with professional medical care.
The legal definition of disabilities often relies on the assumptions of the medical model.
Strengths of the Medical Model - correct answer Explicitly acknowledges that there is a biological condition that places an individual at a disadvantage compared to the majority of the population.
A clearly-defined set of biological criteria helps medical professionals make important treatment decisions and the government to decide who gets assistance.
Weaknesses of the Medical Model - correct answer Frequently criticized by disability advocates.
- Overlooks the impact of the design decisions in our social environment
- Labels and stigmatizes the person as different and "less than" the rest of the population
- People who do not fit within the clearly-defined definitions may be denied benefits that they need
- Adds a level of inconvenient bureaucracy by having to "prove" your disability repeatedly
Social Model - correct answer The social model points out that society creates disabling conditions. To a large extent, "disability" is an avoidable condition caused by poor design.
The social model doesn't deny that there is a biological or medical component to disability. It merely points out that more inclusive designs can remove the barriers that people with disabilities face in their everyday lives.
Strengths of the Social Model - correct answer Empowers people with disabilities by removing the stigma often associated with physical impairments.
Empowers designers of physical and virtual environments to think broadly about usability for all kinds of humans. Inclusive designs sometimes require more creative thinking, but this can be a benefit, because the resulting designs are often better for everyone, not just for people with disabilities.
Weaknesses of the Social Model - correct answer The social model can de-emphasize the physical reality of a disability too much.
They argue that a person's disability can be an important part of one's identity, and it shouldn't be minimized to the point that people are afraid to talk about it. Accepting and "owning" one's disability [Show Less]