Dyslexia/Reading Disabilities

Question 1

List two best practices for users who may perceive words as “floating” and not in a line

Answer 1

1. Use a special font developed for Dyslexia which weights the letters down and makes similar characters appear differently
2. Allow additional time to complete tasks

Question 2

List two best practices for users who perceive words or letters differently than others (e.g. p, b, d, q all look similar)

Answer 2

1. Change the font, the contrast, or add an underline to text to keep words in line
2. Allow additional time to complete tasks

Question 3

List six best practices for users with Dyslexia or a reading disability who need additional time to read or process content

Answer 3

1. Extend time outs and return to the same location on a page
2. Use a screen reader to get content in an auditory method
3. Use a special screen reader that highlights the word or phrase being read
4. Can use enhance visible focus indicators to keep track of their position on a page
5. Can use special programs or dictionaries that present words with pictures

6, Allow additional time to complete tasks

Question 4

Name a design best practice to help users with dyslexia who may have the burden of deciphering content from the way it is presented

Answer 4

Apply a custom style sheet

Question 5

Name a design best practice to help users with dyslexia or reading disabilities who might have difficulty solving problems through security features like CAPTCHA

Answer 5

Give the ability to change the type of problem presented

Question 6

List two solutions to the problem faced by users with reading disabilities who may have difficulty processing content through visual means

Answer 6

1. Can use a screen-reader to get content in an auditory format
2. Allow additional time to complete tasks

Question 7

List a best practice for users who may have a hard time spelling words correctly

Answer 7

Can use a spelling and grammar checker