CPACC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+

How common are disabilities? - Answer-~1 in every 5 people (about 20%) has a disability of some kind Types of Disabilities - Answer-- Recognizable - Hidden - Temporary - Age-Related Print Disabilities - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer-- Screen readers - Refreshable Braille devices Assistive Technology for Low Vision - Answer-- Screen enlargers - Screen readers Assistive Technology for Color Blindness - Answer-- Color enhancement overlays or glasses Assistive Technology for Deafness - Answer-- Captions- Transcripts Assistive Technology for Motor/Mobility Disabilities - Answer-- Head wand - Mouth stick - Alternative keyboards - Eye gaze tracking - Voice Activation Assistive Technology for Cognitive Disabilities - Answer-- Screen readers - Screen overlays - Augmentative communication aids The Digital Accessibility Revolution - 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. - 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 - Answer-B. People who wear glasses or contact l