Accessibility Tips

Techniques for improving web site accessibility.

Motor Impairments

Types of Motor Impairment

• Spinal cord injury.
• Lost or damaged limb.
• Cerebral palsy.
• Muscular dystrophy.
• Multiple sclerosis.
• Spina bifida
• Lou Gehrig's disease
• Arthritis
• Parkinson's disease
• Essential tremor

Assistive technologies

• Mouth stick.
• Head wand.
• Single-switch access.
• Sip and puff switch.
• Oversized trackball mouse.
• Adaptive keyboard.
• Eye tracking.
• Voice recognition software.

Barriers to Access

• 40% of people with a motor impairment have difficulty using their hands.
• Users may not be able to use the mouse.
• Users may not be able to control the mouse or keyboard well.
• Users may be using voice-activated software.
• Users may become easily fatigued.

Help

For assistance please contact Andrew Normand, Web Accessibility Program Leader
Email: anormand@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9035 4867