Inclusive Technology
What is it?
inclusive technology defined as any item, tool, or system, whether created or modified, used to increase, maintain, or improve a person's capabilities (Bryant & Bryant, 2012)
Some examples of inclusive technology are the subtitles in the movies, the doors with sensors, the calculator, the screen reader on the computer, a power point presentation accessible to people with visual disabilities.
For whom?
Inclusive technology is useful for all people who for whatever reason cannot access a service, content or tool, whether they have a temporary or permanent disability. If you have ever been unable to read text on your computer because it is too small or the color of the font and background do not allow you to clearly see what is written, then you are a person who would benefit from the use of a text reader. screen.
¿Cómo se implementa?
Los estándares de accesibilidad en la web aseguran el acceso al contenido ya sea para personas con discapacidad visual, auditiva y/o motora.
Algunos de los aspectos a considerar en la accesibilidad en la web y formato digital son:
Ser perceptible
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Presentar contenido en múltiples formatos (ejemplo texto y audio)
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Agregar texto alternativo a las imágenes
Ser operable
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Evitar diseñar contenido que pueda causar ataques epilépticos
Ser comprensible
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Hacer texto legible