Industry Canada
ic.gc.ca
Common menu bar links
Operation Does Not Require User Vision
Can someone with a vision impairment access the information?
d
A person with a vision impairment standing at a printed map at an information kiosk wonders how to get to his location.
People with vision impairments cannot access products and software that only provide visual information. In this image, a man is lost but cannot get map information as only visual information is provided at the kiosk. This kiosk could be used by people with vision impairments if it provided audio feedback or tactile information to the user, or supported assistive technology. This standard applies to information transaction machines, multifunction devices, pagers, conventional phones (wired or cordless), software (office applications, educational software, and PC operating systems), and retinal scanners.
The standards this example illustrates:
- Section 508 Functional Standard — 1194.31 (a)
At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user vision shall be provided, or support for assistive technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided.
