Cell Phone Accessibility Expectations of Consumers with Vision Loss
Cell Phone Accessibility Expectations of Consumers with Vision Loss
Access Features
Comprehensive voice output of information on the visual display, including
- all menu options;
- caller-ID;
- indicators such as battery level, signal strength, roaming status, active/inactive call status, mute on/off, ringer profile; and
- access to text messaging etc.
Audio alerts, e.g. tones to indicate critical information such as
- message indicators;
- power on/off;
- change in roaming status; and
- battery low warnings.
Accessible input and controls
- numeric and function keys that are easy to identify by touch with a tactile nib at the center of the 5 key;
- voice echo of key entry.
Displays with enhanced accessibility for individuals with some usable vision, including adjustable
- contrast;
- font; character size;
- brightness;
- freeze/slow scroll rate; and
- zoom.
Access Information
- product manuals in alternate formats, e.g., braille, large print, electronic text (including descriptions of images and graphics)
- cell phone bills in alternate formats, e.g., braille, large print, electronic text;
- web address and/or designated telephone number for accessibility information.
July 2007
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