ITM Appendix C(1)
Question-by-Question Responses to the ITM Accessibility Checklist:
Statistics by Agency Size
| Question 1: Can users change sound settings, such as
volume? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
12
(14.6%) |
44
(53.7%) |
26 (31.7%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
9 (15%) |
29
(48.3%) |
22 (36.7%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
2 (12.5%) |
11
(68.8%) |
3 (18.8%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
1 (16.7%) |
4 (66.7%) |
1 (16.7%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Question 2: For all visual information and cues, are there
simultaneous corresponding audible information and cues? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
23 (28%) |
50 (61%) |
9 (11%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
15 (25%) |
36 (60%) |
9 (15%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
7 (43.8%) |
9 (56.3%) |
0 (0%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
1 (16.7%) |
5 (83.3%) |
0 (0%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Question 3: Is there sufficient contrast between foreground
and background colors or tones so that a person with low
vision can use the technology, or is it possible for the user to
select foreground and background colors? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
52
(63.4%) |
19
(23.2%) |
11 (13.4%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
34
(56.7%) |
16
(26.7%) |
10 (16.7%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
12 (75%) |
3 (18.8%) |
1 (6.3%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
6 (100%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Question 4: Is all text information displayed large enough
that it can be read by someone with low vision, or is it
possible for the user to select an enlarged display? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
44
(53.7%) |
32 (39%) |
6 (7.3%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
33 (55%) |
22
(36.7%) |
5 (8.3%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
8 (50%) |
7 (43.8%) |
1 (6.3%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
3 (50%) |
3 (50%) |
0 (0%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Question 5: Can users select speech input? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
2 (2.4%) |
66
(80.5%) |
14 (17.1%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
2 (3.3%) |
46
(76.7%) |
12 (20%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
0 (0%) |
16 (100%) |
0 (0%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
0 (0%) |
4 (66.7%) |
2 (33.3%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Question 6: If speech input is used, is an alternative method
available for inputting information, such as typing on a
keyboard or scanning printed material, so that someone who
cannot speak can use the technology? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
9 (11%) |
13
(15.9%) |
60 (73.2%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
8 (13.3%) |
8 (13.3%) |
44 (73.3%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
1 (6.3%) |
4 (25%) |
11 (68.8%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
0 (0%) |
1 (16.7%) |
5 (83.3%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Question 7: For all sound cues and audible information, such
as "beeps," are there simultaneous corresponding visual cues
and information? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
40
(48.8%) |
15
(18.3%) |
27 (32.9%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
27 (45%) |
12 (20%) |
21 (35%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
12 (75%) |
1 (6.3%) |
3 (18.8%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
1 (16.7%) |
2 (33.3%) |
3 (50%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Question 8: Is there a headphone jack to enable the user to
use an assistive listening system to access audible
information? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
3 (3.7%) |
58
(70.7%) |
21 (25.6%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
3 (5%) |
43
(71.7%) |
14 (23.3%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
0 (0%) |
12 (75%) |
4 (25%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
0 (0%) |
3 (50%) |
3 (50%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Question 9: Can users simultaneously change the visual
display settings and the sound settings? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
3 (3.7%) |
56
(68.3%) |
23 (28%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
3 (5%) |
41
(68.3%) |
16 (26.7%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
0 (0%) |
9 (56.3%) |
7 (43.8%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
0 (0%) |
6 (100%) |
0 (0%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Question 10: Can the user read displayed output with a
tactile display such as Braille? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
7 (8.5%) |
70
(85.4%) |
5 (6.1%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
6 (10%) |
49
(81.7%) |
5 (8.3%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
1 (6.3%) |
15
(93.8%) |
0 (0%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
0 (0%) |
6 (100%) |
0 (0%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Question 11: Does the technology allow the user to use
scanning input? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
1 (1.2%) |
67
(81.7%) |
14 (17.1%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
1 (1.7%) |
50
(83.3%) |
9 (15%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
0 (0%) |
14
(87.5%) |
2 (12.5%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
0 (0%) |
3 (50%) |
3 (50%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Question 12: Is the technology manufactured such that it
allows a person using a wheelchair to approach the
technology, including all controls, dispensers, receptacles,
and other operable equipment, with either a forward or
parallel approach? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
70
(85.4%) |
9 (11%) |
3 (3.7%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
49
(81.7%) |
8 (13.3%) |
3 (5%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
16 (100%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
5 (83.3%) |
1 (16.7%) |
0 (0%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Question 13: Is the technology manufactured so that, if the
equipment is properly placed, the highest operable part of
controls, dispensers, receptacles, and other operable parts fall
within at least one of the following reach ranges? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
67
(81.7%) |
10
(12.2%) |
5 (6.1%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
47
(78.3%) |
8 (13.3%) |
5 (8.3%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
15
(93.8%) |
1 (6.3%) |
0 (0%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
5 (83.3%) |
1 (16.7%) |
0 (0%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Question 14: If electrical and communication system
receptacles are provided, are they mounted no less than 15
inches above the floor? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
25
(30.5%) |
8 (9.8%) |
49 (59.8%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
21 (35%) |
7 (11.7%) |
32 (53.3%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
3 (18.8%) |
1 (6.3%) |
12 (75%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
1 (16.7%) |
0 (0%) |
5 (83.3%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Question 15: Are all controls and operating mechanisms
operable with one hand and operable without tight grasping,
pinching, or twisting of the wrist? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
76
(92.7%) |
3 (3.7%) |
3 (3.7%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
55
(91.7%) |
2 (3.3%) |
3 (5%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
15
(93.8%) |
1 (6.3%) |
0 (0%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
6 (100%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Question 16: Is the force required to operate or activate the
controls no greater than 5 lbf? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
62
(75.6%) |
12
(14.6%) |
8 (9.8%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
41
(68.3%) |
12 (20%) |
7 (11.7%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
16 (100%) |
0 (0%) |
0 (0%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
5 (83.3%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (16.7%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Question 17: Are instructions and all information for use
accessible to and independently usable by persons with
disabilities affecting vision? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
15
(18.3%) |
60
(73.2%) |
7 (8.5%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
11
(18.3%) |
42 (70%) |
7 (11.7%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
4 (25%) |
12 (75%) |
0 (0%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
0 (0%) |
6 (100%) |
0 (0%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Question 18: Is the technology manufactured in such a way
that it can be made detectable to blind persons who use canes
to detect objects in their path? |
| Type of
Agency |
Yes |
No |
Not
Applicable |
Total |
| Overall (All
Agencies) |
48
(58.5%) |
20
(24.4%) |
14 (17.1%) |
82 |
| Cabinet Level
Agencies |
35
(58.3%) |
16
(26.7%) |
9 (15%) |
60 |
| All Large
Agencies |
8 (50%) |
4 (25%) |
4 (25%) |
16 |
| All Medium
Agencies |
5 (83.3%) |
0 (0%) |
1 (16.7%) |
6 |
| All Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| All Very
Small
Agencies |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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