How disabilities can affect telephone use

Disability categories

In this section of the booklet each disability category provides information according to its type and severity. (also see User Categories and Definitions)

Numbers per million

Figures are shown for each category and are based on the numbers of persons in the European Union who have these impairments. (also see Users with Disabilities - the numbers)

Feature combinations

Each disability category shows a specific list of features. This is to help the designers of telephones see at a glance which feature combinations are likely to be of value to users. (also see Telephone Features that Make a Difference)

 

Disability category links
Hearing impairment - moderate Speech impairment - severe
Hearing impairment - severe Limited dexterity.
Deafness Limited use of hands/arms
Visual impairment - moderate Weak grip
Visual impairment - severe Hand tremor
Blindness Cognitive impairment
Deaf-blindness Restricted mobility (lower limb)
Speech impairment - moderate  

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