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The Need for Accessible Software
54 million people with disabilities in the United States
Aging Temporary disabilities Circumstances Good business It is the law
What Is Section 508?
History Access Board – EITAAC Electronic and Information
Technology Develop, Procure, Maintain or Use Access for Employees and Public
Visual Impairments
Dimness Haziness Extreme far/near sightedness Color blindness Tunnel vision Total Blindness
Mobility Impairments
Arthritis Stroke Cerebral Palsy Parkinson's Disease Loss of limbs or digits Spinal Cord Injuries Repetitive Stress Injury
Assistive Technologies
Screen readers Screen enlargers Voice input aids On-screen keyboards Alternate input devices OS accessibility features
Section 508 Software Technical Standards Keyboard equivalents for mouse actions
sample Support accessibility features sample On screen focus and tracking sample Images properties (identity, role & location)
Consistency of bitmap control elements Text information and properties
508 Standards Cont.
Contrast and Color sample Animation Color-coding Color and contrast variety options Flashing or blinking text, objects, etc Electronic forms
On Screen Focus Indication
Many accessibility aids need to identify the location of the keyboard focus.
Documentation
Alternate Formats Accessibility or compatibility features Support Services and Help Desks