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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; re-
quires 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
1
, 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
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,- 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.
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, 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 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. -
ANSWER
True
Medical Model -
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 -
ANSWER
Explicitly acknowledges that there is a biological condition that places an individual at a dis-
advantage compared to the majority of the population.
A clearly-defined set of biological criteria helps medical professionals make important treat-
ment decisions and the government to decide who gets assistance.
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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; re-
quires 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
1
, 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
2
,- 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.
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, 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 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. -
ANSWER
True
Medical Model -
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 -
ANSWER
Explicitly acknowledges that there is a biological condition that places an individual at a dis-
advantage compared to the majority of the population.
A clearly-defined set of biological criteria helps medical professionals make important treat-
ment decisions and the government to decide who gets assistance.
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