3. The Basics: Functional User Needs and Common Solutions

2023
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Author: Sukriti Chadha
Published in: Beyond Accessibility Compliance
Publisher: Apress

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The chapter delves into the basics of functional user needs and common solutions for mobile and web interfaces, focusing on various types of disabilities. It walks through concrete examples of user needs that map to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) levels A and AA, highlighting the importance of accessibility for users with visual impairments, hearing impairments, cognitive impairments, speech impairments, and mobility impairments. The chapter also discusses how addressing these needs can lead to growth opportunities and a richer user experience for everyone. It covers topics such as alternative text for images, meaningful sequence and grouping, dynamic sizing, and the use of captions and transcripts for audio and video content. Additionally, it provides guidelines for making content accessible through keyboards and ensuring that all users can provide feedback. The chapter emphasizes the importance of adhering to global settings and avoiding jargon, making it a valuable resource for professionals looking to enhance the accessibility of their digital products.

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Title: The Basics: Functional User Needs and Common Solutions
Author: Sukriti Chadha
Publisher: Apress
Book: Beyond Accessibility Compliance
Print ISBN: 978-1-4842-7947-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-1-4842-7948-9

Copyright Year: 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-7948-9_3

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