Types of disabilities - Blindness - Challenges and solutions Flashcards
True or False: Screen readers can read text styles such as font, color, size, bold, and italic. (True/False)
False
Which of the following is a solution for blind people who cannot see digital or electronic interfaces? (A) Screen readers (B) Braille labels (C) Raised tiles (D) Knobs on devices
A) Screen readers
True or False: Self-voicing interfaces are most appropriate for interacting with the content on digital devices. (True/False)
False
Which of the following is a limitation of refreshable braille output devices? (A) They are inexpensive (B) Few blind people know how to read braille (C) They are universally used by all blind people (D) They do not convert text to braille
B) Few blind people know how to read braille
What can be done to make digital content compatible with assistive technologies used by blind people? (A) Edit the markup (B) Increase the font size (C) Use color contrast (D) Add more images
A) Edit the markup
True or False: Canes can help blind people feel their surroundings as they walk. (True/False)
True
Which of the following is NOT a solution for blind people navigating the built environment? (A) GPS-based walking instructions (B) Screen readers (C) Service animals (D) Raised tiles
B) Screen readers
What can be used to help blind people understand text on buildings in the built environment? (A) Tactile models (B) Voice assistants (C) Bright lighting (D) Vibrating alerts
A) Tactile models
True or False: Tactile models of floorplans help blind people form a mental map of their surroundings. (True/False)
True
Which solution can help blind people identify consumer items like medicine or food? (A) Embossed braille (B) Voice assistants (C) Knobs on devices (D) GPS-based apps
A) Embossed braille
True or False: Different sizes, shapes, or textures of paper bills and coins could help blind people distinguish the value of money. (True/False)
True
What can assist blind people in reading printed materials like books or postal mail? (A) Optical character recognition (B) Screen magnifiers (C) Tactile models (D) Braille labels
A) Optical character recognition
True or False: Text alternatives should be provided for images and other meaningful elements in websites. (True/False)
True
What should be provided to make videos accessible to blind people? (A) Audio alternatives (B) Braille subtitles (C) Screen magnifiers (D) Large text
A) Audio alternatives
True or False: All website functionality should be accessible by keyboard alone. (True/False)
True
