General principles and guidelines for including disabled people in regeneration projects

(Adapted from Rochdale MBC's 'Guidelines to achieving Equality of Participation in Rochdale')

CHECKLIST 4 – Low cost / Time measures

Input

1. Software available in order 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. Some keyboards have large print key labels, or Braille labels and home-row key indicators to help users with visual impairments locate keys
6. Keyboard guards are available to assist users with impairments that limit fine motor control
7. Document holders are 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. Screen enlargement software is available for users with low vision
5. Audio warning signals are available visually
6. Screen output in audio is available for visually impaired or leaning disabled users

Environment

1. Large print, high-contrast signs are used in the facility
2. There is an accessible path between the wheelchair entrance and the computer suite
3. Aisles are kept wide and clear for wheelchair users
4. Hearing protectors are available for users who are distracted by noise in the facility
5. Heavy earphones (such as those worn by jackhammer operators)
6. Headphones and volume adjustments are 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. Computers are labelled as accessible in large print and Braille
10. Equipment is 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. General access provisions not related to technology
2. Access to Participation in events and meetings
3. Facility Preparation – Technology Specific Issues
4. Low cost / Time measures
5. Moderate Cost / Time Measures
6. Annual Budget Measures

See also:
Guide to Good Web Site Design

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