In the broadest sense, this term addresses the use of some sort of tool to deal with limitations presented by a disability – wheelchair, magnifier, talking computer. This glossary entry narrows the discussion to items that apply to visually impaired and blind people. Each type of adaptive technology is discussed more fully in its own […]
ADA
May 19, 2011 By
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a complex set of laws. Each Title deals with a specific segment of the U.S. economy. Title I: Private Employment Title II: Public Agencies Title III: Public Accommodations Title IV: Telecommunications Title V: Miscellaneous The law assigns regulatory and investigative responsibilities to various agencies. Each responsible agency has […]
Accessible Web Design
May 19, 2011 By
Accessibility in web design is a measure of how easy it is to access, read, and understand the content of a web site. Accessibility is complicated by different browsers, different platforms, use of speech synthesis or indexing robots, graphics, movie clips and sound files. Consideration must be given to many aspects of the site including […]
Accessible Format
May 19, 2011 By
This is a term that most frequently applies to visually impaired and blind users of print material. Its partner term is “Alternate Format.” Standard print is usually published in either 10- or 12-point fonts (6 or 7 characters per linear inch). Many sighted people wear eyeglasses or contact lenses that correct their vision to 20/20 […]
Accessibility
May 19, 2011 By
Most definitions of this term emphasize the ease of use. The more accessible, the easier it is to use. In the world of disability, the definitions become more specific; however, in general, the freer the item is of common barriers to use – steps for wheelchair users, print material for blind people – the more […]
1997 Rules
May 18, 2011 By
The rules for formatting textbooks were published in 1997 by the Braille Authority of North America. See BANA
3-D Graphics
May 18, 2011 By
The Tiger Embosser by ViewPlus Technologies, Inc. has the ability to vary the dot height on its tactile graphic output from .001 to .021 inches. Additionally, the dot density can be varied from 20 dots per inch (dpi) to 300 dpi. Finally, lines of dots can be brought to within .003 inches of each other […]
