Accessible Computing Facilities

Checklist 2 - Low Cost/ Time Measures

This list is not meant to be exhaustive; additional measures may be required depending on specific campus situations.

Input

1. Is software available to modify keyboard response such as sticky keys, repeat rate, and keystroke delay
2. Software allowing cursor control from keyboard instead of mouse
3. Software permitting auditory or other non- visual indication of toggle key status
4. Alternative labels for the keyboard and keypad keys
5. Do some keyboards have large print key labels, or Braille labels and home-row key indicators to help users with visual impairments locate keys
6. Are keyboard guards available to assist users with impairments that limit fine motor control
7. Are document holders available to help position documentation so that it can be easily read
8. An illuminated magnifying lamp that can be swung over the keyboard
9. Devices to allow easy handling of floppy disks
10. Surge protector power strip placed in an easily accessible location

Output

1. Adjustable redundancy of auditory output
2. Software permitting auditory output to be adjusted
3. Earphones for speech synthesiser users and people who need to set the auditory output to a loud level
4. Is screen enlargement software available for users with low vision
5. Is audio warning signals available visually
6. Is screen output in audio available for visually impaired or leaning disabled users

Environment

1. Are large print, high-contrast signs used in the facility
2. Ensure that there is an accessible path between the wheelchair entrance and the computer suite
3. Are aisles kept wide and clear for wheelchair users
4. Are hearing protectors available for users who are distracted by noise in the facility
5. Heavy earphones (such as those worn by jackhammer operators)
6. Are headphones and volume adjustment available
7. Position terminals to best take advantage of lighting source
8. Temporarily "adapt" tables to make them accessible by placing them on blocks (see Checklist IV, C1)
9. Are computers labelled as accessible in large print and Braille
10. Is equipment marked with large print and Braille labels

Documentation/Support/Training

1. Indicate accessible equipment/entrances in any general information of computer facilities
2. Post large-print signs on computer facility doors indicating that adaptive equipment is available
3. Label computers and workstations designated as accessible
4. Identification of personnel to construct and install simple modifications
5. Provide a telephone with a headset and large pushbuttons

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Checklists

1. Facility Preparation
2. Low Cost/ Time Measures
3. Moderate Cost/ Time Measures
4. Annual Budget Measures

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