However, technology allows us to create and share information in a way in which the content is adaptable by the user, which means users may change the content according to their needs. Numerous additional terms related to accessibility appear throughout this resource. All relevant terms are defined in the glossary.
Skip to main content. But, the analysis also demonstrated many shortcomings of current online information and sales material for consumers with cognitive disabilities, including:. The many failings of existing websites indicate there is a real need for detailed, practical guidance to help providers make their information and sales materials more accessible, and improve access to assistance, for consumers with cognitive disabilities.
Accordingly, we developed a set of 12 recommendations , specifically for telecommunications providers, including:. We also suggested a set of company-wide changes to support the implementation of these recommendations. Below are a few examples: Accessible web pages allow students with disabilities to access information; share their work; communicate with peers, teachers, and mentors; and take advantage of distance learning options.
Accessible instructional courseware allows students with disabilities to participate side by side with their peers in computer labs, classrooms, and online as they complete assignments; collaborate with peers; create and view presentations, documents, and spreadsheets; and actively participate in simulations and all other academic activities. Accessible multimedia , including captions and audio descriptions, is accessible to all students, including those with visual or hearing impairments, and is more easily understood by students for whom the video is not in their first language or who learn best or otherwise benefit from multisensory input.
Speak with the person who will be using the content to determine what format to provide. They may already be aware of ways to access it or convert it. If you need to hire an external contractor to convert it, you should consider any privacy issues that may arise. American Sign Language ASL : Uses hand shapes, positions, facial expressions and body movements to convey meaning to people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Braille : Is a tactile system of raised dots representing letters or a combination of letters. It is used by people who are blind or deafblind and is produced using braille transcription software. Captioning: Uses subtitles to convey the words spoken in a video. They usually appear on the bottom of the screen. Digital Accessible Information Systems DAISY : Is an audio format for people who have trouble with print — including limited vision and learning disabilities like dyslexia.
DAISY digital talking books are like audiobooks but include navigation features to help readers skip forward or back through the material. Screen reader software: Uses a speech-synthesizer to read text from a computer screen or convert it to braille. The information must be formatted properly in a structured electronic file for the screen reader to recognize it.
Structured electronic files: Includes information about how elements of the document are formatted for example, titles, section headings. They can be created using "styles" in most standard word processing programs.
Documents created as structured electronic files are easier to convert to accessible formats, including braille, Digital Accessible Information Systems DAISY and web pages, and allow screen readers to navigate the information effectively.
Educational institutions and producers of educational or training materials have additional accessibility requirements related to educational resources. A career college instructor is trained on techniques to improve the learning environment for students with disabilities.
Before playing a movie in class, the instructor thinks about students with vision loss and those who are hard of hearing or Deaf. If it is not possible to provide information in the requested format, you must provide comparable resources. Learn how to meet the requirements related to accessible educational and training resources and materials. Speak with the students who will be using the content to determine what format to provide. When asked, you must provide Ontario educational or training institutions with accessible or conversion-ready materials: for textbooks and supplementary print resources.
A university asks a publisher to provide a medical textbook in an accessible format for a student. Converting the text is straightforward.
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