Motor Disabilities

Question 1

List the assistive technology available to people who may not be able to use a mouse due to a motor disability

Answer 1

1. Alternative keyboards
2. Mouth sticks
3. Single switch devices
4. Speech recognition software (Dragon)
5. Eye tracking technology

Question 2

What is a design best practice to ensure that users of AT for motor disabilities can access digital content

Answer 2

Design content to be keyboard navigable

Question 3

How can web designers and developers help users who may need more time to interact with digital content and interfaces due to slower movements?

Answer 3

Designers and developers can alert users to session timeouts and provide users with a way to adjust the time, extend the time, or turn off the time limit

Question 4

List three best practices to support wheelchair users who cannot use steps

Answer 4

1. For building entrances, accessible ramps as well as accessible parking should be provided
2. For steps inside buildings, ensure that ramps and/or elevators are provided and accessible
3. Ensure that accessible routes are labeled and clearly identifiable

Question 5

List two best practices to support users who have difficulty using their hands or arms to open doors

Answer 5

1. Provide automatic doors or doors that can be opened using a large button
2. Equip doors with lever type handles or doorknobs for easier opening or closing

Question 6

List two best practices to support wheelchair users who may not be able to navigate tight spaces

Answer 6

1. Doors, hallways, rooms, and restrooms should be wide enough for everyone, including wheelchair users, to use
2. Corridors and routes should be unobstructed

Question 7

Name a best practice to support users who might not be able to turn pages of books, magazines, or other printed materials

Answer 7

Provide printed materials in a digital format. Touchscreen can be easier to use in this situation