Definitions Flashcards
Create products and environments that the vast majority of people can use, taking into account our natural physical diversity.
What Universal Design Means
The _______ defines disability in terms of biological impairments.
medical model
society creates disabling conditions
Social Model
practical approach to disability by identifying the functional impairments, or limitations, that are a result of disability.
Functional Solutions Model
develop a sense of personal identity through consorting with others who share similar life experiences based on their disability
Social Identity or Cultural Affiliation Model
________ is about making the output of web content available through multiple sensory modalities
Perceivability
_______ is about making the input methods of web content functionally available to a wide range of input devices,
Operability
_______ is about making content and interfaces that people can comprehend.
Understandability
_______ is about ensuring compatibility with a broad range of user agents, including assistive technologies
Robustness
The design of the product or environment should be useful and marketable to everyone regardless of his or her abilities.
Principle One: Equitable Use
The 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.
Principle Two: Flexibility in Use
The 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.
Principle Three: Simple and Intuitive Use
Information about the product or environment’s design should be communicated effectively and should be perceivable to everyone. A person’s sensory abilities should not hinder him or her from receiving information. Information should be presented in different formats to increase effective communication to individuals with diverse abilities.
Principle Four: Perceptible Information
The design of the product or environment should reduce the chances of accidents or hazards from occurring. The design should also anticipate any unintentional actions that may occur during use
Principle Five: Tolerance for Error
The design of the product or environment should require little to no physical effort to use. A person should be able to use the product or navigate the environment comfortably without feeling fatigued during use or after use
Principle Six: Low Physical Effort