HFES Categories
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HFES CATEGORIES
- General guidelines
- Input/output alternatives
- Names and labels for user interface elements
- User preference settings
- Special considerations for accessibility adjustments
- General control and operation guidelines
- Compatibility with assistive technology
- Closed systems
- Inputs
- Alternative input options
- Keyboard focus
- Keyboard input
- Pointing devices
- >>Physical controls (location and specs) NOT IN HFES BECAUSE IT IS SOFWARE STANDARD
- >>Touchscreens NOT IN HFES BECAUSE IT IS SOFWARE STANDARD
- >>Biometrics NOT IN HFES BECAUSE IT IS SOFWARE STANDARD
- Output
- General output guidelines
- Visual output (displays)
- Text/Fonts
- Color
- Window appearance and behavior
- Audio output
- Text equivalents of audio (captions)
- Media
- Tactile Output
- On-line documentation, Help, and support services.
- Documentation and Help
- Support services
Categories with 255, 508, EITAAC, VVSG items in them
General guidelines
Input/Output Alternatives
Names and labels for interface elements
User Preference Settings
- Voter can adjust color, contrast of color displays VVSG 3.2.2.1.d Preferences
- Alert before timeout VVSG 3.1.6.c Functional Perf.
- No Time limitations or timing adjustable 255 S 1193.41 (*)(g), EITAAC 5.2.1.07.1., 508 S 1194.22 (p)., 508 S 1194.25 (b) Functional Perf.
- Voters who lack proficiency in English, or whose language is unwritten VVSG 3.2.7 Preferences
- On ITM - ID and preference Accessible EITAAC 5.3.06.1. Preferences
- All adjustments automatically reset at end of session VVSG 3.1.5.b Preferences
- No interference with Access Features 508 S 1194.21 (b), EITAAC 5.3.01.7. Input
Special considerations for accessibility adjustments
General control and operation guidelines
- Clear floor space (based on ADAAG) VVSG 3.2.4.a Input
- All controls within reach VVSG 3.2.4.b Input
- Forward approach with no obstruction, with obstruction VVSG 3.2.4.c, VVSG 3.2.4.d Input
- Parallel approach with no side obstruction,with obstruction VVSG 3.2.4.e, VVSG 3.2.4.f Input
- Controls meet ADAAG specs. 508 S 1194.25 (j), 508 S 1194.26 (a), EITAAC 5.2.1.06.3. Input
- No tight grasping, excessive force, twisting required VVSG 3.2.3.b Input
- Controls minimize accidental activation VVSG 3.1.6.d Input
- Buttons, controls differentiate by shape and color VVSG 3.2.2.1.e Input
- Keys tactilely discernible without activation VVSG 3.2.2.1.f, EITAAC 5.3.01.1., 508 S 1194.23 (k)(1) Input
- Status of locking or toggle keys discernable through touch or sound VVSG 3.2.2.1.g Input
- Connectors, mounting, etc < 5 lbs pressure EITAAC 5.3.09.1. Connections
- Cables tactilely differentiable or keyed EITAAC 5.3.09.2. Connections
- Touch controls not require human touch 255 S 1193.51 (*)(c), EITAAC 5.2.1.14.1 Input
- Body not part of electrical circuit VVSG 3.2.3.c Input
- <Touchscreens>
- Alternate to touchscreens and touch controls 508 S 1194.25 (c),508 S 1194.26 (b) Input
- Touch areas minimum size VVSG 3.1.6.d.i Input
- <Biometrics>
- Alternative for any biometric identification VVSG 3.2.1.c Input
- Alternative to biometric ID 508 S 1194.25 (d), 508 S 1194.26 (c), EITAAC 5.2.1.13.1. Input
Compatibility with assistive technology
- Pass through non-proprietary Access signals 255 S 1193.37 (*), 508 S 1194.23 (j) Pass through
- Access info is passed through EITAAC 5.2.2.1.1. Pass through
- All info and control avail to INTERNAL AT 508 S 1194.21 (d), EITAAC 5.3.02.03. AT
- All info and control avail to EXTERNAL AT 255 S 1193.51 (*)(a), EITAAC 5.2.2.2.1 AT AT
- ITM All info and control avail to External AT EITAAC 5.3.06.3. AT
- Standard ports 508 S 1194.26 (d) Connections
- Hearing aid compatible coupling 508 S 1194.23 (h), 255 S 1193.43 (*)(i) AT
- No electromagnetic interference VVSG 3.2.2.1.c.iii AT
- Minimize hearing aid interference 508 S 1194.23 (i), 255 S 1193.43 (*)(h) AT
- Hearing aid coupling and min. interference EITAAC 5.2.1.15.1 AT
- Handset provides T-Coil coupling under ANSI C83.19 VVSG 3.2.2.1.c.ii AT
- Accessible startup/restart EITAAC 5.3.02.09. Startup
- Telecom Compat with Customer AT EITAAC 5.3.04.01. Telecom
- Alternate Text for all Images EITAAC 5.3.02.04. AT
- Alternate Text for all non-text elements 508 S 1194.22 (a) AT
- Provide Text through API / OS Text tools 508 S 1194.21 (f), EITAAC 5.3.02.06. AT
Closed systems
- Accessibility is intrinsic-no PAT required VVSG 3.2.1.b AT
- ITM accessible w/o AT (except headphone) EITAAC 5.3.06.2. Closed
- Closed product accessible w/o AT x headphone 508 S 1194.25 (a) Closed
- PDA accessible or functions duplicated on net EITAAC 5.3.07.1 Closed
Inputs
Alternative input options
- All auditory info in visual (+tactile) form-1 mode 255 S 1193.43 (*)(d) Output
- All visual information in Auditory form in 1mode 255 S 1193.43 (*)(a) Output
- All auditory info in visual (+tactile) form-1 mode EITAAC 5.2.1.04.2. Output
- Info accessible w/ Low Vision w/o audio (1m) EITAAC 5.2.1.02.2. Output
- Operable w/o color perception in 1 mode 255 S 1193.41 (*)(c),EITAAC 5.2.1.03.1. Functional Perf.
- Operable w/ Low Vision w/o audio in 1 mode 255 S 1193.41 (*)(b), EITAAC 5.2.1.02.1. Functional Perf.
- Operable w/ Low Vision w/o audio-1mode or AT 508 S 1194.31 (b) Functional Perf.
- All visual info avail to Low vision w/o audio-1m 255 S 1193.43 (*)(b) Functional Perf.
- Operable without Hearing in 1 mode 255 S 1193.41 (*)(d), EITAAC 5.2.1.04.1. Functional Perf.
- Operable without Hearing in 1 mode or via AT 508 S 1194.31 (c) Functional Perf.
- Operable without speech in 1 mode 255 S 1193.41 (*)(h), EITAAC 5.2.1.08.1. Functional Perf.
- Operable without speech in 1 mode or via AT 508 S 1194.31 (e) Functional Perf.
- No voter speech required VVSG 3.2.6 Input
- Operable without Vision in 1 mode 255 S 1193.41 (*)(a), EITAAC 5.2.1.01.1. Functional Perf.
- Operable without Vision in 1 mode or via AT 508 S 1194.31 (a) Functional Perf.
- Operable w/ limited cognitive skills in 1 mode 255 S 1193.41 (*)(i) Functional Perf.
- Operable w/o fine motor or simult or reach (1m) 508 S 1194.31 (f, 508 S 1194.23 (k)(2), 255 S 1193.41 (*)(e), EITAAC 5.2.1.06.1. Functional Perf.
- Operable w/ limited reach & strength (1m) 255 S 1193.41 (*)(f), EITAAC 5.2.1.06.2. Functional Perf.
- Usable from wheelchair EITAAC 5.2.1.17.1. Functional Perf.
- ATI has all functions of visual ballot VVSG 3.2.2.1.b Equivalence
- Same capabilities to cast a ballot VVSG 3.2.2.1.b.i Equivalence
- Provide equivalent non-manual input VVSG 3.2.3.c Equivalence
Keyboard Focus
- Focus Indicator Visually Clear & Avail to AT 508 S 1194.21 (c) Output
Keyboard Input
- Can Operate Using Only Standard Keyboard 508 S 1194.21 (a), EITAAC 5.3.01.3.,EITAAC 5.3.02.01. Input
- Keyboard Access techs documented or std 4 OS EITAAC 5.3.01.6. Input
- Key Repeat Delay & Rate Adjustable (2 sec) 508 S 1194.23 (k)(3), EITAAC 5.3.01.2. Input
- No repeat key VVSG 3.1.6.d.ii Input
- No automatic remapping of keys EITAAC 5.3.01.9. Input
- Support Common keyboard shortcuts EITAAC 5.3.01.5. Input
- Logical arrow/tab navigation EITAAC 5.3.01.4. Input
Pointing Devices
Outputs
General
- Alternatives are Synchronized 508 S 1194.22 (b),VVSG 3.2.2.1.f Media
- Visual, Audio & Tactile Key status indicators 508 S 1194.23 (k)(4), EITAAC 5.3.01.8. Output
- Text-only page (only if only way) 508 S 1194.22 (k) Web
- Content conform to WCAG 1.0-AA EITAAC 5.3.03.01. Web
- Equivalence of alternate format VVSG 3.2.1.a Equivalence
- Visual and aural formats shall be equivalent VVSG 3.1.4.a Equivalence
Visual Output (displays)
- Consistent use of Images for controls, status, etc 508 S 1194.21 (e),EITAAC 5.3.02.05. Output
- Visual contrast 70% or greater EITAAC 5.2.1.02.4. Output
- Variety of Color & Font settings for Contrast EITAAC 5.3.02.07. Output
- Minimum figure-to-ground contrast is 3:1 VVSG 3.1.5.i Output
- B&W display has high contrast option (6:1) VVSG 3.2.2.1.c Output
- Minimize Flash (epilepsy) 255 S 1193.43 (*)(f),508 S 1194.25 (i), 08 S 1194.21 (k), 508 S 1194.22 (j), EITAAC 5.2.1.12.1. Output
- No flicker between 2Hz and 55Hz VVSG 3.1.5.a Output
- Focus Indicator Visually Clear & Avail to AT EITAAC 5.3.02.02. Output
- Minimize perceptual difficulties VVSG 3.1.5 Output
- No display override of display settings 508 S 1194.21 (g) Output
- No page scrolling VVSG 3.1.6.a Output
- Accessible Electronic Forms 508 S 1194.22 (n),EITAAC 5.3.02.10, 508 S 1194.21 (l) Output
- Image map redundant links 508 S 1194.22 (e) Web
- Use Client-side image maps (w/ alt text) 508 S 1194.22 (f) Web
- Documents readable without style sheets 508 S 1194.22 (d) Web
- Headers provided on data tables 508 S 1194.22 (g) Web
- Table markup associates cells and headers 508 S 1194.22 (h) Web
Text/fonts
- Variety of Color & Font settings for Contrast 508 S 1194.21 (j),508 S 1194.25 (h) Output
- Electronic text shall be minimum of 3.0mm VVSG 3.1.5.d Output
- Paper ballots should make provisions for low vision eg. provide versions at 3.0-4.0 mm and 6.3-9.0mm VVSG 3.1.5.e Output
- All text should be sans-serif VVSG 3.1.5.h Output
- "Two font sizes for electronic display (3.0-4.0mm and 6.3-9.0mm), under control of voter
- " VVSG 3.2.2.1.b Output
- Control and information legible for someone with normal eyesight VVSG 3.2.4.g Output
- Static presentation of moving text EITAAC 5.2.1.07.2. Output
- Moving text available static in 1 mode 255 S 1193.43 (*)(c) Output
Color
- Should use color in conventional ways VVSG 3.1.4.e Output
- Default colors maximize perception for color-blind VVSG 3.1.5.f Output
- Color not sole means of conveying information VVSG 3.1.5.g Output
- Information not provided in color alone. 508 S 1194.21 (i), 508 S 1194.22 (c),508 S 1194.25 (g) EITAAC 5.2.1.03.2. ,EITAAC 5.3.02.08. Output
Window Appearance and Behavior
- Frames have titles 508 S 1194.22 (i) Web
Audio Output
- Allow information to be repeated VVSG 3.2.2.1.b.ii Media
- Voter can pause and resume audio VVSG 3.2.2.1.b.iii Media
- All sound cues accompanied by visual cue VVSG 3.2.5.b Media
- Info provided in enhanced audio (ampl) (1m) EITAAC 5.2.1.05.1. Output
- Information provided in auditory form EITAAC 5.2.1.01.2. Output
- Loud volume auto reset 508 S 1194.23 (g), EITAAC 5.2.1.05.4. Output
- Initial volume for each voter set to 40-50 dB SPL VVSG 3.2.2.1.c.v Output
- Loud volume auto-reset override EITAAC 5.2.1.05.4.1. Output
- Loud volume reset-override indicator EITAAC 5.2.1.05.4.2 Output
- Volume control adjustable from 20-100 dB SPL VVSG 3.2.2.1.c.vi Output
- Audio in enhanced audio (ampl) (1m) or via AT 508 S 1194.31 (d) Output
- At least 1 non-animated version available 508 S 1194.21 (h) Output
- Audio presentation should be comprehensible VVSG 3.2.2.1.c.viii Output
- Able to reproduce frequency over audible speech range VVSG 3.2.2.1.c.vii Output
- Audio & visual access usable together EITAAC 5.2.1.02.3. Output
- Standard Connector available for Audio Output 255 S 1193.51 (*)(b), EITAAC 5.2.2.3.1. Output
- Standard 3.5mm stereo connector VVSG 3.2.2.1.c.i Output
- Standard Connector for Audio Output w cutoff 255 S 1193.43 (*)(g) Output
- Standard Connector for Audio Output + Pause 508 S 1194.25 (e) Output
- Speech output [ not separate category in HFES]
- Voters control rate of speech from 75-200% of nominal VVSG 3.2.2.1.c.ix Output
- Speech output is interuptable EITAAC 5.2.1.11.2. Output
- Private listening if speech output EITAAC 5.2.1.11.1. Output
- Provide Voice amplification (Xmit'd 20db/12 db) 255 S 1193.43 (*)(e) Output
- Speech output has volume control (97db) EITAAC 5.2.1.05.2. Output
- Transmitted voice volume control (+20db) EITAAC 5.2.1.05.3 Output
- Provide Voice amplification (Xmit'd 20db/12 db) 508 S 1194.23 (f) Output
- Provide Voice amplification (45db +20db) 508 S 1194.25 (f) Output
- Voicemail, Auto-attend, & IVR no time limit pr time limit adjustable. 508 S 1194.23 (d) Telecom
Text equivalents of Audio (captions)
- Analog displays support SAP circuitry 508 S 1194.24 (b), EITAAC 5.3.05.6. Time synchronized media
- Provide Audio description of video 508 S 1194.24 (d), EITAAC 5.3.05.2. Time synchronized media
- Digital displays support Ancillary audio EITAAC 5.3.05.7. Time synchronized media
- If DVD then use EIA-608 for captions EITAAC 5.3.05.1.3 Time synchronized media
- Captions & AD Perm or User selectable 508 S 1194.24 (e), EITAAC 5.3.05.3.0 Time synchronized media
- Display > 13 inch have caption decode 508 S 1194.24 (a), EITAAC 5.3.05.4. Time synchronized media
- If analog then use EIA-608 for captions EITAAC 5.3.05.1.1. Time synchronized media
- Digital displays provide EIA-708-A captions EITAAC 5.3.05.1.2., EITAAC 5.3.05.5. Time synchronized media
- Video Captioned (Open or closed) 508 S 1194.24 (c), EITAAC 5.3.05.1 Time synchronized media
- Alternatives preserved when copy or xfer. EITAAC 5.3.05.8. Time synchronized media
Media
- Link to conformant Plug-in provided 508 S 1194.22 (m) Web
- Text alternative for scripts 508 S 1194.22 (l) Web
Tactile Output
On-line documentation, Help, and support services
Documentation and help
- Information and documentation is accessible 255 S 1193.33 (a), EITAAC 5.2.3.* Functional Perf.
- Description of accessibility features avail 255 S 1193.33 (a)(1), 508 S 1194.41 (b), EITAAC 5.2.3.1. Docs, support, & training
- Contact info to obtain accessible docs EITAAC 5.2.3.5. Docs, support, & training
Support services
- Acccessible Product docs avail on request 508 S 1194.41 (a), 255 S 1193.33 (a)(2, EITAAC 5.2.3.4. EITAAC 5.2.3.2. Docs, support, & training
- Accessible product support phone services 508 S 1194.41 (c), 255 S 1193.33 (a)(3), EITAAC 5.2.3.3. Docs, support, & training
- Accessible Training 255 S 1193.33 (c) EITAAC 5.2.3.6., Docs, support, & training
TOPICS NOT IN HFES / ISO
TTY
- If Voice messaging then TTY supported EITAAC 5.3.04.04. Telecom
- Telecom Support for TTY Signals 255 S 1193.51 (*)(e), EITAAC 5.3.04.01.2. 508 S 1194.23 (b) Telecom
- Caller ID etc accessible to Blind & TTY users 508 S 1194.23 (e) Telecom
- ANI and ALI accessible to Blind & TTY users EITAAC 5.3.04.05 Telecom
- TTY direct connect & mic toggle (unless TTY) 255 S 1193.51 (*)(d), 508 S 1194.23 (a), EITAAC 5.3.04.01.1. Telecom
- Voicemail, Auto-attend, & IVR work with TTY 508 S 1194.23 (c), EITAAC 5.3.04.02. Telecom
Cognitive, Perception, and Interaction
- Cognitive and Comprehension of information, instructions and warnings in device
- Clear instructions VVSG 3.1.4.b Docs, support, & training
- Instructions for all operations VVSG 3.1.4.b.i Docs, support, & training
- Warnings should be clear and complete VVSG 3.1.4.d Docs, support, & training
- Minimize processing and memory EITAAC 5.2.1.09.1. Functional Perf.
- Accommodate Learning Disab. (1 mode) EITAAC 5.2.1.10.1. Functional Perf.
Interaction (general guidelines)
- Minimize interaction difficulties VVSG 3.1.6 Input
- Content provides Skip ASCII Art links EITAAC 5.3.03.05. Web
- Voter can skip to next/previous contest VVSG 3.2.2.1.b.iii Input
- Voter can skip reading referendum VVSG 3.2.2.1.b.iv Input
- Content provides Skip over navigation links 508 S 1194.22 (o), EITAAC 5.3.03.04 Web
Usability Testing
- Usability testing with blind individuals VVSG 3.2.2.2.a Usability
- Usability testing with partially sighted individuals VVSG 3.2.2.1.a Usability
- Usability testing with individuals lacking motor control VVSG 3.2.3.a Usabilty
- Usability testing VVSG 3.1.1 Usability
Miscellaneous
- Text author tools produce accessible output. EITAAC 5.3.10.1. Author tools
- Install progrms accessible directly or via externally AT EITAAC 5.3.02.11. Install
- Interface over network must be Accessible EITAAC 5.3.08.1. Interface
- Web author tools conform to ATAG (P1&2) EITAAC 5.3.03.02. Web
- User agents conform to UAAG (P1&2) EITAAC 5.3.03.03. Web
- Include access in design, devel, & fabrication 255 S 1193.23 (a) Process
- Include PWD throughout process (4 parts) 255 S 1193.23 (b) Process
- Changes shall not decreas access 255 S 1193.39 (a) Process
- Sanitized headset available for each voter VVSG ` AT
- Equivalence of operations and minimum requirements
- Cognitive disabilities VVSG 3.2.8
- Incorporate all features under 3.2.2.2(c) for audio VVSG 3.2.5.a
