Types of Disabilities: Dyslexia/Reading Disabilities

Question 1

ICT Challenge: Often perceive words as floating and not in a line.

Answer 1

Solutions:
1. Can use a special font developed for Dyslexia which weighs the letters down and makes similar figures appear differently.
2. May be granted additional time to complete tasks.

Question 2

ICT Challenge: Often perceive words differently than others such as seeing p,b,d, q as the same letter.

Answer 2

Solutions:
1. Can change the font, contrast, or add an underline to text to keep words in line.
2. May be granted additional time to complete tasks.

Question 3

ICT Challenge: Often require additional time to read and process content.

Answer 3

Solutions:
1. Can extend time outs and return to the same location on the page.
2. Can use a screen reader to get content in an auditory method to reinforce what is being seen.
3. Can use screen readers which highlight the word or phrase being read to assist with tracking.
4. Can use enhance visible focus indicators to keep track of their position on the page.
5. Can use special programs or dictionaries which present words with pictures.
6. May be granted additional time to complete tasks.

Question 4

ICT Challenge: May have the burden of deciphering content from the way it is presented.

Answer 4

Solution: May apply a custom style sheet.

Question 5

ICT Challenge: May have difficulty solving problems presented through security features such as CAPTCHA.

Answer 5

Solution: Ability to change the type of problem presented.

Question 6

ICT Challenge: May have difficulty processing content through visual means.

Answer 6

Solutions:
1. Can use a screen reader to get content in an auditory method to reinforce what is being seen.
2. May be granted additional time to complete tasks.

Question 7

ICT Challenge: May have a hard time spelling words correctly.

Answer 7

Solution: Can use a spelling and grammar checker.