Thread Subject: Re: Functional PerformanceCriteria -MissingProvision.

From: Debbie Cook
Date: Fri, May 25 2007 5:05 PM

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And in all these examples we're talking about using AT. In the case of
closed products, there might not be any way to connect that AT or have that
AT communicate directly with the product. So aren't we saying that in at
least one mode the product is controlled by other than physical controls?
This is important in terms of the functional criteria since that's all you
can meet in some cases.
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I think I get where you are going. But it think the word "touch" is
throwing people off.

Are you saying that it isn't just about people with limited reach and
strength, it is also about people with no reach and no strength, who cannot
touch the product? Those who cannot use their arms. And those who cannot
use any appendage including a head or mouthstick. That must control things
using eye gaze, head movement, sip/puff, brainwaves etc - and must therefore
have a way of connecting their own interfaces to the product rather than
operating the products buttons?

Is this it?
Part of it?
What is the rest of it?

Thanks


Gregg
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> Randy Marsden
> Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 9:06 AM
> To: TEITAC General Interface Accessibility Subcommittee
> Subject: Re: [teitac-general] Functional Performance Criteria
> -MissingProvision.
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> No - it's also about touch, in addition to dexterity and coordination.
> There are most definitely people who can't use touch, even
> with a prosthesis. Think Christopher Reeve. The Functional
> Performance Criteria currently exclude people who can't
> touch. I agree with Jessica's post.
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> Randy Marsden, P.Eng.
> President & CEO, Madentec Limited
> ATIA Global Policy Chair
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> > From: "Debbie Cook" < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >
> > Reply-To: TEITAC General Interface Accessibility Subcommittee
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> > Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 06:44:27 -0700
> > To: "TEITAC General Interface Accessibility Subcommittee"
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> > Subject: Re: [teitac-general] Functional Performance Criteria -
> > MissingProvision.
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> > I don't think it's touch. Isn't it more about dexterity and
> coordination?
> > Even with a prosthesis one could touch something. But one
> may not have
> > the dexterity to press keys etc. Some of this is covered in
> hardware already.
> > Since this would undoubtedly only apply to hardware, I think it may
> > make more sense to revisit what is in hardware.
> > ----- Original Message -----
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> > Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 6:37 AM
> > Subject: [teitac-general] Functional Performance Criteria -
> > MissingProvision.
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> > Provision F does not adequately address physical
> accessibility issues.
> > We would suggest either adding a new provision (or possibly
> expanding
> > F to address these issues). The provision should focus on
> individuals
> > who are unable to access the computer through traditional input
> > devices such as keyboards and mice. Possible language
> (following the
> > existing format of the other criteria) would be: "At least
> one mode
> > shall be provided that allows full use of product without
> using touch, directly or with users' AT."
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> >
> >
> > Jessica Brodey
> >
> > JMB Policy Consulting
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> > (301) 770-1127 (voice)
> >
> > (301) 770-1129 (fax)
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