Web Accessibility

  1. Understanding Disabilities and User Needs
    1. Disability Models and Perspectives
      1. Medical Model of Disability
        1. Social Model of Disability
          1. Functional Limitations Approach
            1. Intersectionality Considerations
            2. Visual Impairments
              1. Blindness
                1. Congenital Blindness
                  1. Acquired Blindness
                  2. Low Vision
                    1. Partial Sight Conditions
                      1. Visual Field Defects
                        1. Visual Acuity Variations
                          1. Magnification Requirements
                          2. Color Vision Deficiencies
                            1. Protanopia
                              1. Deuteranopia
                                1. Tritanopia
                                  1. Monochromacy
                                    1. Web Content Impact
                                  2. Auditory Impairments
                                    1. Deafness
                                      1. Congenital Deafness
                                        1. Acquired Deafness
                                          1. Profound Hearing Loss
                                          2. Hard of Hearing
                                            1. Mild Hearing Loss
                                              1. Moderate Hearing Loss
                                                1. Severe Hearing Loss
                                                  1. Hearing Aid Usage
                                                  2. Auditory Processing Disorders
                                                    1. Central Auditory Processing
                                                      1. Sound Discrimination Challenges
                                                    2. Motor and Mobility Impairments
                                                      1. Upper Limb Impairments
                                                        1. Limited Dexterity
                                                          1. Fine Motor Control Issues
                                                            1. Tremor Conditions
                                                            2. Paralysis Conditions
                                                              1. Quadriplegia
                                                                1. Paraplegia
                                                                  1. Hemiplegia
                                                                  2. Repetitive Strain Injuries
                                                                    1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
                                                                      1. Tendonitis
                                                                        1. Input Device Limitations
                                                                        2. Muscular Conditions
                                                                          1. Muscular Dystrophy
                                                                            1. Multiple Sclerosis
                                                                              1. Arthritis Impact
                                                                            2. Cognitive and Neurological Impairments
                                                                              1. Learning Disabilities
                                                                                1. Dyslexia
                                                                                  1. Dyscalculia
                                                                                    1. Dysgraphia
                                                                                      1. Processing Speed Issues
                                                                                      2. Attention Disorders
                                                                                        1. ADHD
                                                                                          1. Attention Deficit Challenges
                                                                                            1. Sensory Overload Sensitivity
                                                                                            2. Memory Impairments
                                                                                              1. Short-term Memory Loss
                                                                                                1. Working Memory Challenges
                                                                                                  1. Comprehension Difficulties
                                                                                                  2. Seizure Disorders
                                                                                                    1. Photosensitive Epilepsy
                                                                                                      1. Trigger Identification
                                                                                                        1. Content Precautions
                                                                                                        2. Autism Spectrum Disorders
                                                                                                          1. Sensory Sensitivities
                                                                                                            1. Communication Preferences
                                                                                                              1. Routine and Predictability Needs
                                                                                                            2. Situational and Temporary Limitations
                                                                                                              1. Environmental Factors
                                                                                                                1. Bright Light Conditions
                                                                                                                  1. Noisy Environments
                                                                                                                    1. Poor Lighting Situations
                                                                                                                    2. Temporary Impairments
                                                                                                                      1. Broken Limbs
                                                                                                                        1. Eye Surgery Recovery
                                                                                                                          1. Medication Side Effects
                                                                                                                          2. Device and Context Limitations
                                                                                                                            1. Small Screen Devices
                                                                                                                              1. No Audio Environments
                                                                                                                                1. Slow Internet Connections
                                                                                                                                  1. Public Computer Usage
                                                                                                                                2. Assistive Technologies
                                                                                                                                  1. Screen Reading Technology
                                                                                                                                    1. Screen Reader Functionality
                                                                                                                                      1. Content Interpretation
                                                                                                                                      2. Screen Magnification Tools
                                                                                                                                        1. Magnification Software Features
                                                                                                                                          1. Zoom Functionality
                                                                                                                                            1. Enhanced Cursor Options
                                                                                                                                            2. Voice Recognition Software
                                                                                                                                              1. Speech-to-Text Functionality
                                                                                                                                                1. Voice Navigation Commands
                                                                                                                                                  1. Dictation Capabilities
                                                                                                                                                  2. Alternative Input Devices
                                                                                                                                                    1. On-Screen Keyboards
                                                                                                                                                      1. Switch Devices
                                                                                                                                                        1. Eye-Tracking Systems
                                                                                                                                                          1. Head-Controlled Mice
                                                                                                                                                          2. Braille Technology
                                                                                                                                                            1. Refreshable Braille Displays
                                                                                                                                                              1. Braille Embossers
                                                                                                                                                                1. Screen Reader Integration
                                                                                                                                                                2. Cognitive Assistance Tools
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Reading Assistance Software
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Memory Aid Applications
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Focus Enhancement Tools

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                                                                                                                                                                  3. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)