Perception

Customize display of information.

  • The size of text, images, graphs, tables, or other visual content.

  • The contrast between background and text or image.

  • The color used for information or emphasis.

  • The volume or rate of speech or sound.

  • The speed or timing of video, animation, sound, simulations, etc.

  • The layout of visual or other elements

  • The font used for print materials.

Alternatives for auditory information.

  • Use text equivalents in the form of captions or automated speech-to-text (voice recognition) for spoken language.

  • Provide visual diagrams, charts, notations of music or sound.

  • Provide written transcripts for videos or auditory clips.

  • Provide American Sign Language (ASL) for spoken English.

  • Use visual analogues to represent emphasis and prosody (e.g., emoticons, symbols, or images).

  • Provide visual or tactile (e.g., vibrations) equivalents for sound effects or alerts.

  • Provide visual and/or emotional description for musical interpretation.

Alternatives for visual information.

  • Provide descriptions (text or spoken) for all images, graphics, video, or animations

  • Use touch equivalents (tactile graphics or objects of reference) for key visuals that represent concepts

  • Provide physical objects and spatial models to convey perspective or interaction

  • Provide auditory cues for key concepts and transitions in visual information.

  • Follow accessibility standards (NIMAS, DAISY, etc.) when creating digital text.

  • Allow for a competent aide, partner, or “intervener” to read text aloud.

  • Provide access to text-to-speech software.