For each type of disability (Visual, Hearing, Motor, Cognitive, and Seizure) list the assistive technology that is available (if any) and the recommended accommodations that can be made to support each disability.

What will be an ideal response?

Name of disability and adaptive technology available
•Recommended accommodations:

Visual:  Screen magnifier software, screen reader software
• Provide alternate text for images
• Ensure that link text is understandable out of context
• Avoid using frames
• Do not rely on color alone to convey meaning
• Provide a means for users to skip links

Hearing:  None usually needed
• Provide captions for audio and video

Motor:  Mouth stick, head wand, breath-activated switches,voice-activated software, adaptive keyboards, eye-tracking software
• Ensure site is navigable via keyboard only without use of mouse

Cognitive:   None
• Ensure content is clearly written
• Provide clear and helpful error messages
• Use white space, headings, subheadings, and bulleted lists to structure content

Seizure:   None
• Avoid animations, graphics, or movies that strobe, flicker, or flash; these can induce seizures

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