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Section 508 Accessibility Flash Checklist

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Section 508: Text in courier font states the corresponding 508 sections and best practices for accessible flash design guidelines.
Use Case: Visually Impaired Visually impaired individuals include those who are completely blind as well as those who have low vision, those who are colorblind, and those with impaired optical muscle control. Navigation: Arrows keys and Jaws Controls: Arrows keys Assistive Technologies: Screen reader, Braille display, Screen Magnifiers. Use cases: fill in with an example walk though.
1. Can content be accessed with the screen reader and the arrow keys?
2. Does Tabbing follow the reading order as specified in the design doc? Sec 1194.21 c
3. Are all selectable elements reachable by the tab key? Sec 1194.21 c Sec 1194.21 a BPAFD, ensure keyboard access
4. Is focus maintained on all toggle buttons? Section 1194.21 c
5. For all images, is alternative text provided? Note: This includes all animations as well. Sec 1194.21 h; Sec 1194.22 a BPAFD, provide text equivalents
6. Does alternative text for images and animations provide enough context? Is important visual information covered and is the text meaningful and clear? Sec 1194.22 a
7. For all buttons, is alt text provided? Sec 1194.21 d,e
8. Is there full control given on audio playback? Since audio plays on default, make sure that the global STOP button works, or content is clear when using the Ctrl key to pause the screen reader when audio is playing. Make sure that audio can be replayed by reselecting an element or revisiting a page. We make sure that the stop button has rollover audio when off, as to prevent audio traps for visually impaired users. BPAFD, provide control over audio playback
9. Does alternative audio for buttons provide enough context? BPAFD, provide context
10. Are all shortcuts included in the shortcut information under the description of the accessibility button? Check against the keypress overlay and design doc. Sec 1194.21 a
11. Is overall navigation clear? When a button is selected, via tabbing, is it clear where the user is being taken and which page? BPAFD, expose state
12. (Users with low vision) Is all text large and clear enough to read? Pt size above 14pt. BPAFD, support users with low vision
13. (Users with different color perception) Is there enough color contrast between foreground and background colors? Note: When in doubt, please check movie with Fujitsu’s color doctor. Sec 1194.22 c; BPAFD, use color wisely
14. Are there no instances where design depends on color to convey information? For example: ‘click the red button to move forward’. Sec 1194.21 i
15. There should be no timed responses except for the accessibility keypress overlay. When accessibility audio plays, it should stay for the duration of the audio. Sec 1194.22 p

Use Case: Hearing Impaired Hearing impairments affect individuals over a range of severity, including the inability to hear certain types of sounds, the inability to hear any sound, and difficulty distinguishing words. Navigation: normal Controls: Closed Captioning button Use case: None of the audio can be heard. All audio content has to be represented in on-screen text.
Is all audio that does not have a text equivalent, captioned? In 805_Conc36_Planet there are card descriptions that play on default that have to be closed captioned. Sec 1194.22 b BPAFD, provide captions
2. Is all captioned content synchronized with the audio equivalent? Sec 1194.22 b
3. Is caption button represented only when the caption option is availabe?

Use Case: Mobility Impaired The term "mobility impairment" refers to any condition that limits one's ability to navigate his or her environment. Some conditions that result in mobility impairments are: brain damage, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, paralysis, and amputation. Navigation: Tab key, arrow keys and keyboard shortcuts. Controls: Accessibility button Assistive Technologies: Large trackballs instead of mouse, adapted enlarged keyboards, Head mouse, Joystick. Use case: All selectable elements have to be reachable through the keyboard alone.
1. Is keyboard access ensured for all selectable elements? Sec 1194.21 a BPAFD, ensure keyboard access
2. Do all keyboard shortcuts work? Sec 1194.21 a
3. No shortcuts should interfere with other shortcuts, either OS or Screen Reader Software. Sec 1194.21 a, b

Use case: Cognitive Impaired

These individuals are more difficult to describe as a group. One commonality is a predisposition to user disorientation - that is, they are easily lost or confused by poorly organized Web pages. It can include reading disroders such as dyslexia and learning disabilties. It can also include people with for example, cerebral palsy which is a cognitive condition that potentially causes any combination of the following: visual impairments, mobility impairments, and hearing impairments.

Navigation: normal

Use case: Making navigation easier by providing a consistent navigation structure, not using overly complex presentation or language, using illustrative materials where possible and avoid distracting elements such as flickering objects.

1. No animations should be flickering at a fast rate (>2 Hz, <55Hz)

Sec 1194.21 k; Sec 1194.22 j

BPAFD, control animation

2. All motion should be settled. Constant motion on the screen should be avoided when the user is expected to read text on the screen.

BPAFD, control animation

System Specs: OS:_____________________ Browser:_________________________

Notes:_____________________________________________________________________

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