Checklist for Wayfinding Technologies
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There is good visual contrast between the keys and body of the receiver |
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| Key tops are convex, or flat with a raised edge |
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| Keys are as large a size as possible |
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| Keys are internally illuminated | |
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| Visual markings on the keys are clear and as large as possible |
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| Keys are raised 5mm above the body of the receiver |
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| The pressure to activate akey is between 0.5 and 1 Newton | |
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| There is auditory feedback of key activation |
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| There is tactile feedback of key activation | |
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| Function keys are tactually discernable from numeric keys | |
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| The "5" key is marked tactually, or on a QWERTY keyboard the "F" and "J" keys | |
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| There is a voice mode selction that announces all key presses | |
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| There are one-touch buttons for performing repeat tasks | |
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| Rotational or linear-stop controls have been incorporated | |
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| The user can adjust or reset timed responses | |
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| There is good contrast and a clear typeface | |
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| There is no scrolling or flashing text | |
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| There is minimal visual flicker and image flashing | |
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| There is minimal glare on the display and control surfaces | |
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| There is adequate back lighting | |
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| There is the ability to alter the length of activation time for back lighting | |
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| The font size can be increased | |
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| All labels and instructions are in upper and lower case, not capitals | |
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| Arabic numerals are used | |
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| The colours on the screen allow for red/green and blue/yellow colour blindness | |
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| Colours are provided with different hues and intensity so that coloured objects can be distinguished on a black and white screen | |
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| There should be consistent design of the user interface whenever possible | |
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| There is an audio indication when the receiver is switched on or off | |
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| There is a visual indication when the receiver is switched on or off | |
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| The user should be able to return to a default status | |
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| Error messages are in short, simple sentences | |
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| All labels and instructions are in short, simple sentences | |
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| There are no abbreviations used | |
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| It should be possible to use the receiver one-handed | |
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| The volume of the audio output can be set by the user | |
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| Audio prompts have a synchronised text version | |
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| There is an industry standard connector for listening devices | |
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| A function to raise an alarm or communicate with an information or alarm centre is available | |
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| The receiving device has 3G technology so users can send pictures or video clips from their surroundings to a support person | |
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| There is a "localisation" function so that it is possible to locate a user when they have lost the capacity to orientate themselves | |
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| Instruction manuals / Documentation | |||||
| Simple, clear concise language is used | |
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| Documents are available in alternate formats | |
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| The typeface is clear and legible | |
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| Information contained in pictures is also explained in text | |
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| Information is provided on what to do if the wayfinding system does not work correctly, or the user is unable to understand the instructions | |
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Checklist for Alternative Formats
Checklist for Displays
Checklist for Keys
Last updated: 20.11.2009 © Copyright reserved Website design: Digital Accessibility Team