SENSORY PROVISIONS

Usable without ability to hear product

• Provide all auditory information necessary to use the product through at least one mode in visual form.

Usable with reduced ability to hear product

• Provide audio or acoustic information, including any auditory feedback tones that are important for the use of the product, through at least one mode in enhanced auditory fashion (i.e., increased amplification, increased signal-to-noise ratio, or combination). For transmitted voice signals, provide a gain adjustable up to a minimum of 20 dB gain. For incremental volume control, provide at least one intermediate step of 12 dB of gain.
• Where a product delivers audio output through an external speaker, provide an industry standard connector for headphones or personal listening devices (e.g., phone-like handset or earcup) which cuts off the speaker(s) when used.
• In addition, the product should comply with the following provision
  • ADAAG section 4.31 Telephones

Usable without ability to see product

• Provide at least one mode that does not require user vision.
• Provide information which is presented visually through at least one mode in auditory form.

Usable with reduced ability to see product and reduced or no ability to hear product

• Provide at least one mode that permits operation by users with visual acuity between 20/70 and 20/200, without relying on audio output.
• If moving text is used, provide at least one mode where static presentation of information is available.

Usable with reduced or no ability to perceive / discern between colors on product

• Provide at least one mode that does not require user color perception.

Usable without requiring attention to 2 (or more) locations simultaneously (even in access modes)

• Provide at least one mode that does not require the user to be looking at 2 (or more) locations simultaneously (even where captions are being used).
• Provide at least one mode that does not require the user to listen to 2 (or more) streams of audio simultaneously (even where verbal descriptions are being used).