Differently-abled Friendliness
Differently-abled Friendliness
Differently-abled friendliness is the practice of designing spaces, products, and experiences to be accessible to people with disabilities. It can include:
Physical accessibility
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Making environments easy to navigate for people with mobility impairments, such as by adding ramps, elevators, wide doorways, and accessible bathroomsSensory accessibility
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Addressing the needs of people with sensory impairments, such as by adding braille signage, audio descriptions, and closed captioningCognitive accessibility
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Simplifying information and using clear language for people with cognitive disabilitiesTechnological accessibility
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Making digital platforms, websites, and apps compatible with assistive technologies like screen readers and voice commandsSpecial equipment
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Providing special aids and appliances for daily functioning, such as keyboards and customized mice for computer-based examinationsTransportation services
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Providing accessible shuttle services and parking for students with mobility challengesScribes
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Providing volunteers to act as scribes for examinationsAlternative questions
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Providing alternative objective questions for hearing-impaired people, and alternative questions for people with visual impairments