Assignment

1. Think back to Mark Riccobono's presentation, and discussion of the Blind Driver Challenge, where blind people worked with engineers to make road and driving information available non-visually. Now consider the problem of accessibility in self-driving vehicles. Name three functions of the vehicle that would need to be made accessible if blind users would operate the vehicle (1 point each), and describe a way you might attempt to make each of these systems accessible.

2. Explain how you would determine an appropriate accessibility testing process for two completely different types of products or services.

3. Describe, and list one strength, and one weakness each, for the three core evaluation methods: end-user testing (usability), expert inspections, and automated testing.

4. Describe in detail the problems presented by separate but equal in the context of web accessibility.

5. What is the difference between compliance monitoring, and evaluation methods?

6. Give an example of how accessibility compliance is being monitored, in a recent legal settlement.

7. What are the four "triggers" for monitoring compliance? Give a concrete example of when one of these would be triggered in a real-world environment.

8. Name and describe a problem with working exclusively towards a standard that must be testable and technology neutral (like WCAG or Section 508).

9. Describe one example of a "best practice" in digital accessibility.

10. Why is there a need for culture change? Why can't barriers to access just be fixed one at a time, when a complaint is filed?

11. In your own words (no copy + paste, I will be checking) Why does accessibility matter?

12. If you are procuring a software technology for your employer, what steps would you use to ensure it is accessible?

13. What are the three biggest takeaways you have from this class?