Accessibility

Windows 8.1 Accessibility Features : Speech Recognition

Windows Speech Recognition makes using a keyboard and mouse optional. You can control your PC with your voice and dictate text instead.

Accessibility Features in iOS 7.1

iOS 7, in general, has been a challenge for low-vision users. Many of the stylistic choices such as transparency and lack of contrast and clearly defined buttons have made iOS difficult for some to see. This is made more challenging because vision is so variable. What works for one low-vision user is unlikely to work for another.

Election Commission to provide several facilities for differently abled voters

The 2014 Lok Sabha elections are touted to be more disabled-friendly as the Election Commission has vowed to provide facilities to make all polling stations accessible.

Accessiable Restaurant, Bar, Pub and Lounge – Hotel Accessibility Manual

All these areas must internally be at one level with adequate circulation space for wheelchairs. All areas of the facility should be accessible, including the buffet and the bar counter.

Hotel Accessibility Manual – Ramps & Handrails

Ramps & Handrails are extremely important features and must be designed to be easy to grasp and to provide a firm and comfortable grip so that the hand can slide along the rail without obstruction

Hotel Accessibility Manual – Corridors

The corridors should provide the circulation routes that allow easy movement and provide a sense of direction. Since doors are a potential barrier, it is recommended not to use them in corridors, but wherever used, doorways should be used

Accessibility Hotels in Chennai

Accessibility Hotels in Chennai – Disabled parking, Accessible path of travel, Braille or raised signage, Accessibility equipment for the deaf , Accessible bathroom, In-room accessibility, Roll-in shower

Hotel Accessibility Manual – Main Entrance

Entrance should be easy to locate and adequately signposted, Consider installing automatic or semi-automatic doors and Avoid thresholds; if unavoidable, they should be no higher than 6mm

Hotel Accessibility Manual – Accessible Parking

Accessible Parking and Approach to Building – Accessible parking spaces (1 in every 25 spaces) Bay should be minimally 3600mm x 5000mm in size and should be within 30 metres from main entrance door and

Accessibility design for the differently abled

There are talking calculators, touch-typing softwares, specialist keyboards, cup-level indicators, sensory toys and many more such items that help visually-impaired people live a fuller life. There are various degrees of visual impairment and the society needs to be more sensitive in acknowledging and meeting the needs of these special people. As a consumer segment, the differently-abled are just as important a customer base.