CPACC Exam Standards and
Laws(Questions & Answers 100%
Correct)
Web accessibility laws tend to fit into what law categories? - ANSWERCivil rights laws, Procurement
laws, Industry-specific laws
What are civil rights laws? - ANSWERThese are laws that emphasize equal rights for people with
disabilities, often making it illegal to discriminate against people with disabilities under certain
defined conditions, such as employment, access to buildings, government services, or "places of
public accommodation" such as restaurants, retail, entertainment, etc. Sometimes these laws include
technical standards. Other times they do not. The Americans with Disabilities Act is an example of a
civil rights law.
What are procurement laws? - ANSWERThese laws require that accessibility be taken into account
when making a purchase or when contracting for services. For example, the law could state that if
there are three potential products and two of them meet accessibility standards, only the products
that meet the standards should be considered for purchase. It would be against the law to buy the
product that does not meet accessibility standards. The most prominent procurement laws (like
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act in the United States, and EN 301 549 in the European Union)
apply only to government entities, but it is possible that a future law could impact private
businesses.
What are industry-specific laws? - ANSWERSometimes an industry is so important to accessibility
that the government writes a law just for that industry. Examples include telecommunications and
airplane travel, both of which have accessibility-related laws in the United States, which are the 21st
Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) and the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA),
respectively.
Explain The Universal Declaration of Human Rights? - ANSWER- As a result of the tragedy and loss
experienced during the Second World War, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948, in Paris, France.
- The document is known to be the first of its kind to establish fundamental human rights, for it
declares rights that everyone in the world should have.
- It is also regarded as the foundation of international human rights law as numerous international
treaties, constitutions, and other laws have elaborated on the rights contained in the document,
especially accessibility laws.
When were The Universal Declaration of Human Rights commissioned and by who? - ANSWER1946
by the Commission on Human Rights, led by committee chair, Eleanor Roosevelt. The 18 members of
, the Commission who drafted the document represented different cultural backgrounds, political
backgrounds, and nationalities from all over the world.
How many articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are there? - ANSWER30
Explain the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities? - ANSWERThe Convention on
the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) of the United Nations (UN) is the most important
political and democratic expression of the will to grant and guarantee equal human rights to people
with disabilities at a global level.
The UN-Convention is the result of many long lasting political civil rights movements driving and
anchoring the paradigmatic shift from the personal deficit (medical, charity, protection) oriented
model of disability towards an inclusive, equal chances and human rights model (social,
environmental adaptation model).
What was launched in 2008 for the UN CRPD? - ANSWERIn 2008 the Optional Protocol was launched,
which implements the competencies and rights of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities to monitor and accept complaints. This Protocol provides a tool to make the UN CRPD
operational and impacting in practice. It has been signed by 92 nations till today. (The USA signed but
did not ratify the UN CRPD).
Explain the Impact of the UN CRPD? - ANSWERThe UN CRPD is a binding human rights treaty and
serves as a framework for legal advocacy. With its Optional Protocol it provides a powerful tool for
monitoring and claiming for equal rights. It has become a key instrument for people with disabilities
to fight discrimination and exclusion and to promote, implement, monitor and defend inclusion,
accessibility and equal opportunities.
How many articles does the UN CRPD Define? - ANSWER50
What does UN CRPD stand for? - ANSWERUnited Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities
What does POUR stand for? - ANSWERperceivable, operable, understandable, robust
What are the Seven Principles of Universal Design? - ANSWEREquitable Use, Flexibility in Use, Simple
and Intuitive Use, Perceptible Information, Tolerance for Error, Low Physical Effort, Size and Space for
Approach and Use
Explain the Principles of Universal Design of Equitable Use? - ANSWERThe design of the product or
environment should be useful and marketable to everyone regardless of his or her abilities. If
possible, everyone should be able to use the environment or product in the same manner. If identical
uses are not provided, then equivalent options should be provided.
Explain the Principles of Universal Design of Flexibility in Use? - ANSWERThe design of the product or
environment should provide people with a variety of options for use of its features. The environment
or product should be adaptable to an individual's preferences and abilities.
Explain the Principles of Universal Design of Simple and Intuitive Use? - ANSWERThe purpose of the
product or environment's features should be easy to understand. A person's background, language,
or experience should not hinder his or her understanding of how to use the product or navigate the
environment.
Laws(Questions & Answers 100%
Correct)
Web accessibility laws tend to fit into what law categories? - ANSWERCivil rights laws, Procurement
laws, Industry-specific laws
What are civil rights laws? - ANSWERThese are laws that emphasize equal rights for people with
disabilities, often making it illegal to discriminate against people with disabilities under certain
defined conditions, such as employment, access to buildings, government services, or "places of
public accommodation" such as restaurants, retail, entertainment, etc. Sometimes these laws include
technical standards. Other times they do not. The Americans with Disabilities Act is an example of a
civil rights law.
What are procurement laws? - ANSWERThese laws require that accessibility be taken into account
when making a purchase or when contracting for services. For example, the law could state that if
there are three potential products and two of them meet accessibility standards, only the products
that meet the standards should be considered for purchase. It would be against the law to buy the
product that does not meet accessibility standards. The most prominent procurement laws (like
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act in the United States, and EN 301 549 in the European Union)
apply only to government entities, but it is possible that a future law could impact private
businesses.
What are industry-specific laws? - ANSWERSometimes an industry is so important to accessibility
that the government writes a law just for that industry. Examples include telecommunications and
airplane travel, both of which have accessibility-related laws in the United States, which are the 21st
Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) and the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA),
respectively.
Explain The Universal Declaration of Human Rights? - ANSWER- As a result of the tragedy and loss
experienced during the Second World War, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948, in Paris, France.
- The document is known to be the first of its kind to establish fundamental human rights, for it
declares rights that everyone in the world should have.
- It is also regarded as the foundation of international human rights law as numerous international
treaties, constitutions, and other laws have elaborated on the rights contained in the document,
especially accessibility laws.
When were The Universal Declaration of Human Rights commissioned and by who? - ANSWER1946
by the Commission on Human Rights, led by committee chair, Eleanor Roosevelt. The 18 members of
, the Commission who drafted the document represented different cultural backgrounds, political
backgrounds, and nationalities from all over the world.
How many articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are there? - ANSWER30
Explain the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities? - ANSWERThe Convention on
the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) of the United Nations (UN) is the most important
political and democratic expression of the will to grant and guarantee equal human rights to people
with disabilities at a global level.
The UN-Convention is the result of many long lasting political civil rights movements driving and
anchoring the paradigmatic shift from the personal deficit (medical, charity, protection) oriented
model of disability towards an inclusive, equal chances and human rights model (social,
environmental adaptation model).
What was launched in 2008 for the UN CRPD? - ANSWERIn 2008 the Optional Protocol was launched,
which implements the competencies and rights of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities to monitor and accept complaints. This Protocol provides a tool to make the UN CRPD
operational and impacting in practice. It has been signed by 92 nations till today. (The USA signed but
did not ratify the UN CRPD).
Explain the Impact of the UN CRPD? - ANSWERThe UN CRPD is a binding human rights treaty and
serves as a framework for legal advocacy. With its Optional Protocol it provides a powerful tool for
monitoring and claiming for equal rights. It has become a key instrument for people with disabilities
to fight discrimination and exclusion and to promote, implement, monitor and defend inclusion,
accessibility and equal opportunities.
How many articles does the UN CRPD Define? - ANSWER50
What does UN CRPD stand for? - ANSWERUnited Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities
What does POUR stand for? - ANSWERperceivable, operable, understandable, robust
What are the Seven Principles of Universal Design? - ANSWEREquitable Use, Flexibility in Use, Simple
and Intuitive Use, Perceptible Information, Tolerance for Error, Low Physical Effort, Size and Space for
Approach and Use
Explain the Principles of Universal Design of Equitable Use? - ANSWERThe design of the product or
environment should be useful and marketable to everyone regardless of his or her abilities. If
possible, everyone should be able to use the environment or product in the same manner. If identical
uses are not provided, then equivalent options should be provided.
Explain the Principles of Universal Design of Flexibility in Use? - ANSWERThe design of the product or
environment should provide people with a variety of options for use of its features. The environment
or product should be adaptable to an individual's preferences and abilities.
Explain the Principles of Universal Design of Simple and Intuitive Use? - ANSWERThe purpose of the
product or environment's features should be easy to understand. A person's background, language,
or experience should not hinder his or her understanding of how to use the product or navigate the
environment.
