Cognitive Disabilities

Question 1

List five different areas that web designers and developers should pay attention to in order to meet the needs of users with cognitive disabilities

Answer 1

1. Limited comprehension - may not be able to understand complex ideas, abstract language, slang, etc.
2. Low tolerance for cognitive overload - may need things to be simple and straightforward, could become overwhelmed with too many choices or too much going on
3. Limited problem-solving skills - things like CAPTCHA can be a challenge
4. Short-term memory loss - long processes with several steps can be a challenge
5. Attention Deficit - things like online ads can be distracting

Question 2

List some design best practices for users who may find complex designs and tasks in digital format overwhelming

Answer 2

Create simple, predictable, organized designs and simplify the user interface

Question 3

List some best practices to support users who have difficulty solving technical problems or fixing errors

Answer 3

Ensure users are alerted to errors and provide clear solutions to fix errors

Question 4

List some best practices to support users who have difficulty processing information, especially text-based info with complex language

Answer 4

Supplement text-based info with images and visuals to reinforce understanding.

Use simple, easy to understand language when presenting text based information