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What is the primary goal of making mobile devices accessible?
What is meant by 'mobile accessibility'?
Why is policy or legislative compliance required?
What should technical support personnel be familiar with?
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What should be ensured by regulators and policymakers?
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What is the impact of accessible mobile devices on persons with disabilities?
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What is crucial for ensuring accessibility in mobile devices?
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Why is it important to involve persons with disabilities in the development of accessible mobile devices?
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What is a key feature that the Web Accessibility Initiative addresses for touchscreen devices?
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How has wireless telephony impacted persons with disabilities?
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What are the projected unique subscribers to wireless phones by 2025?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an area addressed by the Web Accessibility Initiative?
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In what way do mobile phones assist individuals in daily life activities?
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What is one of the guidance topics provided by the Web Accessibility Initiative for small screens?
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What demographic percentage does wireless phone penetration represent as of 2021?
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Which input method is highlighted for its significance in accessibility?
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Study Notes
Mobile Accessibility
- Mobile phones have empowered persons with disabilities, enabling communication and independent living through a combination of handset features, hardware add-ons, accessibility options, and third-party software.
- Accessibility features and good practices must conform to accessibility specifications, bolstered by policy or legislative compliance requirements.
Definitions
- Mobile accessibility refers to making mobile devices, websites, and wireless applications accessible to persons with disabilities.
- The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative addresses accessibility issues on a broad range of devices used to interact with the web, including phones, tablets, e-books, digital TVs, wearable devices, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
- The initiative provides guidance on various issues, including:
- Touchscreens and keyboard control
- Layout and maximization of information on small screens
- Zoom and magnification
- Resizing text
- Enhancing contrast
- Screen reader capabilities
- Input modalities, including speech and 3D touch enabled by pressure sensors
- Use of devices in different settings
Usage Demographics
- As of 2021, there are over 5.3 billion unique mobile subscribers worldwide, with a 67% penetration rate, and projected to reach 5.7 billion by 2025 with a 70% penetration rate.
- Wireless phones have become the most ubiquitous ICT platform globally, with substantial penetration in both developed and developing countries.
- Wireless telephony has improved the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities, opening new modes of communication and freeing them from physical and logistical considerations.
Impact on Persons with Disabilities
- Mobile phones have enabled persons with disabilities to carry out day-to-day activities, such as:
- Tracking medicines and health symptoms
- Reading books and newspapers
- Talking with friends
- Conducting official communications
- Summoning emergency assistance
- Booking taxis
- Buying groceries
- Paying bills
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Description
This quiz covers the accessibility of mobile devices, including common barriers and solutions, accessibility features, and international implementation standards.
