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.