Assignment 1: Accessibility
Due Week 3 and worth 80 points
Building a user interface that meets the needs of a
diverse population can be incredibly difficult. Research the best practices for
developing a universally usable interface, as well as some of the federal
legislation that applies (i.e., section 508).
Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:
1. Assess at least five (5) best practices for developing a universally usable
interface.
2. Evaluate how section 508 affects developing user interfaces and assess this
compliancy standard’s impact on users.
3. Give three (3) examples of available tools for verifying that your
interfaces meet universal design guidelines and the advantages and
disadvantages of each.
4. Examine the practicality of building multiple interface options for diverse
populations, rather than building one (1) interface that meets the needs of the
majority of end users.
5. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note:
Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting
requirements:
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Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font
(size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must
follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any
additional instructions.
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Include a cover page containing the title of the
assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the
date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required
assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated
with this assignment are:
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Explain the guidelines, principles, and theories in
an HCI setting.
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Describe the usability properties of interactive
systems.
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Use technology and information resources to
research issues in human-computer interaction.
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Write clearly and concisely about HCI topics using
proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
