COGA feedback edits: 3.3.2 Relevance of the User Agent Accessibility Guidelines

[sehollier]

• At the beginning or end of this section: Consider adding a sentence about how alternative media such as real-time captions and transcriptions are helpful not just for users who are Deaf/hard of hearing, but also for users with cognitive disabilities who might still be using their eyes or ears, but need additional, not just alternative, media, to help process information and fully participate in the meeting.
  3.3.4 Relevance of the Real-Time Communication Accessibility User Requirements
• 2nd-to-last bullet: Change “screen reader users” to “screen reader and text-to-speech users” because individuals with cognitive and learning disabilities are more likely to use TTS than screen readers, and it is important to clarify that these features benefit individuals who may still be reading the words visually as well as users of screen readers.
• New bullet: Consider adding the use case of people that use AAC devices. AAC users may benefit from the Real-Time Communication option, but may also need time in order to use this option effectively. Considerations should be added for both this use case and specific use needs. (COGA TF members Jennie Delisi and E.A. Draffan can help with drafting this as needed.)

[sehollier]

Comments that use terminology from UAAG remain unchanged. Other points have been addressed in other sections where practical advice is available such as added cognitive guidance in sections 3, 4 and 5. See other remote meeting issues for specific info.