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IDEAL Group's Android Accessibility Project

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Keypad / Controls

There is good visual contrast between the keys and body of the phone

Key tops are convex, or flat with a raised edge

Keys are as large a size as possible

Keys are internally illuminated

Visual markings on the keys are clear and as large as possible

Keys are raised 5mm above the body of the phone

There is auditory feedback of key activation

There is tactile feedback of key activation

Function keys are tactually discernable from numeric keys

The "5" key is marked tactually

There is a voice mode selction that announces all key presses

There are one-touch buttons for dialling

Rotational or linear-stop controls have been incorporated

The user can adjust or reset timed responses

The ability to swtich on or off buttons on the side of the telephone

Display / Screen

There is good contrast and a clear typeface

There is no scrolling or flashing text

There is minimal visual flicker and image flashing

There is minimal glare on the display and control surfaces

There is adequate back lighting

There is the ability to alter the length of activation time for back lighting

The font size can be increased

All labels and instructions are in upper and lower case, not capitals

Arabic numerals are used

The colours on the screen allow for red/green and blue/yellow colour blindness

Physical characteristics

The SIM card is easily inserted in the correct orientation

The phone is not too heavy to hold

The phone can be operated using one hand

The underside of the phone is made from non-slip material

The antenna is robust and does not require extending

Operation

There is an audio indication when the phone is switched on or off

There is a visual indication when the phone is switched on or off

The phone should be able to return to a default status

Error messages are in short, simple sentences

All labels and instructions are in short, simple sentences

There are no abbreviations used

There is an option to associate a photograph with a telephone number in the address book

Audio output

The volume of the ringing tone can be set by the user

The ringing/alerting tone uses high and low frequencies

The user can increase the volume of the audio signal

Audio prompts have a synchronised text version

There is an industry standard connector for listening devices

There is the ability to install assistive technology directly onto the telephone

Charging the battery

The battery should be easy to install or replace

There is an audio and visual indication of battery status

There is an audible or tactile response when the charger is connected correctly

Peripheral devices

There is an infra-red or wireless port

There is reduced interference to external hearing technologies

There is effective wireless coupling for hearing aids

Any slot or connection point has a bevelled edge

Instruction manuals / Documentation

Simple, clear concise language is used

Documents are available in alternate formats

Documents are available in alternate modes of delivery

The typeface is clear and legible

Information contained in pictures is also explained in text