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FOUNDATIONS IN DIGITAL & PHYSICAL
ACCESSIBILITY
Assistive Technology for Motor/Mobility Disabilities - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-- Head wand
- Mouth stick
- Alternative keyboards
- Eye gaze tracking
- Voice Activation
Assistive Technology for Cognitive Disabilities - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-- Screen readers
- Screen overlays
- Augmentative communication aids
The Digital Accessibility Revolution - THE 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. - THE 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 - THE 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. - THE CORRECT ANSWER-True
Medical Model - THE 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 - THE 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 - THE 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 - THE 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 - THE 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 - THE 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 can be very healthy from an emotional and
psychological perspective.
Functional Solutions Model - THE CORRECT ANSWER-The functional
solutions model takes a practical approach to disability by
identifying the functional impairments, or limitations, that are
a result of disability. The model then seeks out solutions for
eradicating these limitations through advancements in
technology or methodology.
FOUNDATIONS IN DIGITAL & PHYSICAL
ACCESSIBILITY
Assistive Technology for Motor/Mobility Disabilities - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-- Head wand
- Mouth stick
- Alternative keyboards
- Eye gaze tracking
- Voice Activation
Assistive Technology for Cognitive Disabilities - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-- Screen readers
- Screen overlays
- Augmentative communication aids
The Digital Accessibility Revolution - THE 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. - THE 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 - THE 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. - THE CORRECT ANSWER-True
Medical Model - THE 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 - THE 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 - THE 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 - THE 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 - THE 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 - THE 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 can be very healthy from an emotional and
psychological perspective.
Functional Solutions Model - THE CORRECT ANSWER-The functional
solutions model takes a practical approach to disability by
identifying the functional impairments, or limitations, that are
a result of disability. The model then seeks out solutions for
eradicating these limitations through advancements in
technology or methodology.
