Accessibility

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/accessibility

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the design philosophy?Encompasses both direct (unassisted) and indirect (via assistive technology) access
2. What is the historical context?Evolved significantly from post-WWII accommodations to proactive universal design principles
3. Why do we need ramps and accessible restrooms?Ramps and accessible restrooms help people who use wheelchairs or have trouble walking get into places safely and comfortably.
4. How do screen readers help people?Screen readers turn text on a computer or phone into spoken words, letting people who can't see the screen hear the information.

Assistive Technology: Hardware or software designed to help individuals with disabilities perform tasks.
Universal Design: The design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG): An internationally recognized standard for web accessibility.