via Jutta

(modified to reflect needs, not deficits, and to switch to point of view of reader)

Criteria: same cost, availability and functionality

Where visual modes of presentation are provided:

at least one configuration must be provided that does not require vision,
visual presentation must be adjustable to support limited vision (magnification, contrast, spacing, visual emphasis, layout)
at least one configuration must convey information without dependence on colour distinction
visual presentation that triggers photosensitive seizures must be avoided

Where auditory modes of presentation are provided:

at least one configuration must be provided that does not require hearing
audio presentation must be adjustable to support limited hearing (volume, reduced background noise)

the opportunity to use alternative modes of operation must be provided
at least one mode of operation must be provided that enables operation through actions that do not involve fine motor control, path dependant gestures, pinching, twisting of the wrist, tight grasping, or simultaneous manual actions (e.g., one handed operation)

- at least one alternative mode of operation must be provided that does not require hand strength

- operational elements must be within reach of all users

at least one configuration must provide memory supports or eliminate the demand on memorization or accurate recall

(unless the purpose is to teach or test memorization)

at least one configuration must provide literacy supports or eliminate the demand for text literacy (e.g., text-to-speech, pictorial representation)
at least one configuration must provide clear language
(unless the purpose is to teach or test text literacy)

- at least one configuration must reduce demand on attention or enable use with limited attention

- at least one configuration must enable extension or elimination of time limits

- at least one configuration must provide support for focus or eliminate demand on controlled focus.

- at least one configuration must provide support for sequencing steps, or eliminate the demand on specific sequencing of operation steps.

at least one configuration must reduce demand on understanding of abstractions (e.g., acronyms, allegory, metaphor), unless the purpose is to teach or test abstract thinking)
(unless the purpose is to teach or test abstract thinking)

- a simple undo must be available

- alternative methods of identification must be made available