302.5 With Limited Hearing. Where an audible mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make use of limited hearing. 302.6 Without Speech. Where speech is used for input, control, or operation, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user speech. 302.7 With Limited Manipulation. Where a manual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous manual operations. 302.8 With Limited and Strength. Where a manual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that is operable with limited reach and limited strength. 302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities. ICT shall provide features making its use by individuals with limited cognitive, language, and learning abilities simpler and easier. Chapter 4 Hardware 401 General 401.1 Scope. The shall apply to ICT that is hardware where required by , 255 Chapter 2 (Scoping Requirements), and where otherwise referenced in any other chapter of the Revised 508 Standards or Revised 255 Guidelines. EXCEPTION: Hardware that is assistive technology shall not be required to conform to the requirements of this chapter. 402 Closed Functionality 402.1 General. ICT with closed functionality shall be operable without requiring the user to attach or install assistive technology other than personal headsets or other audio couplers, and shall conform to 402. Criteria Supporting Feature Remarks and Explanations 402.2 Speech-Output Enabled. ICT with a display screen shall be enabled for full and independent use by individuals with vision impairments. Not Applicable 402.2.1 Information Displayed Speech output shall be provided for all information displayed on-screen. Not Applicable 402.2.2 Transactional Outputs. Where transactional outputs are provided, the speech output shall audibly provide all information necessary to verify a transaction. Not Applicable
402.2.3 Speech Delivery Type and Coordination. Speech output shall be delivered through a mechanism that is readily available to all users, including, but not limited to, an industry standard connector or a telephone handset. Speech shall be recorded or digitized human, or synthesized. Speech output shall be coordinated with information displayed on the screen. Not Applicable 402.2.4 User Control. Speech output for any single function shall be automatically interrupted when a transaction is selected. Speech output shall be capable of being repeated and paused. Not Applicable 402.2.5 Braille Instructions. Where speech output is required by 402.2, braille instructions for initiating the speech mode of operation shall be provided. Not Applicable 402.3 Volume. ICT that delivers sound, including speech output required by 402.2, shall provide volume control and output amplification conforming to 402.3. Not Applicable 402.3.1 Private Listening. Where ICT provides private listening, it shall provide a mode of operation for controlling the volume. Where ICT delivers output by an audio transducer typically held up to the ear, a means for effective magnetic wireless coupling to hearing technologies shall be provided. Not Applicable 402.3.2 Non-private Listening. Where ICT provides listening, incremental volume control shall be provided with output amplification up to a level of at least 65 dB. A function shall be provided to automatically reset the volume to the default level after every use. Not Applicable
411 Audible Signals Criteria Supporting Feature Remarks and Explanations 411.1 General. Where provided, audible signals or cues shall not be used as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, or prompting a response. Not Applicable 412 ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication 412.1 General. ICT that provides two-way voice communication shall conform to 412. Criteria Supporting Feature Remarks and Explanations 412.2 Volume Gain. ICT that provides two-way communication shall conform to 412.2.1 or 412.2.2. See 412.2.2 412.2.1 Volume Gain for Wireline Telephones. Volume gain conforming to 47 CFR 68.317 shall be provided on analog and digital wireline telephones. Not Applicable 412.2.2 Volume Gain for ICT. A method for increasing volume shall be provided for ICT. Not Applicable 412.3 Interference Reduction and Magnetic Coupling. Where ICT delivers output by a handset or other type of audio transducer that is typically held up to the ear, ICT shall reduce interference with hearing technologies and provide a means for effective magnetic wireless coupling in conformance with 412.3.1 or 412.3.2. See 412.3.1. 412.3.1 Wireless Handsets. ICT in the form of wireless handsets shall conform to ANSI/IEEE C63.19-2011 (incorporated by reference, see 702.5.1). Not Applicable 412.3.2 Wireline Handsets. ICT in the form of wireline handsets, including cordless handsets, conform to TIA-1083-B (incorporated by reference, see702.9.1). Not Applicable
412.4 Digital Encoding of Speech. ICT in IP-based networks shall transmit and receive speech that is digitally encoded in the manner specified by ITU-T Recommendation G.722.2 (incorporated by reference, see 702.7.2) or IETF RFC 6716 (incorporated by reference, see 702.8.1). Not Applicable 412.5 Real-Time Text Functionality. Reserved. Not Applicable 412.6 Caller ID. Where provided, caller identification and similar telecommunications functions shall be visible and audible. Not Applicable 412.7 Video Communication. Where ICT provides real-time video functionality, the quality of the video shall be sufficient to support communication using sign language. Not Applicable 413 Closed Caption Processing Technologies 413.1 General. Where ICT displays or processes video with synchronized audio, ICT shall provide closed caption processing technology that conforms to 413.1.1 or 413.1.2. Criteria Supporting Feature Remarks and Explanations 413.1.1 Decoding and Display of Closed Captions. Players and displays shall decode closed caption data and support display of captions. Not Applicable 413.1.2 Pass-Through of Closed Caption Data. Cabling and ancillary equipment shall pass through caption data. Not Applicable 414 Audio Description Processing Technologies 414.1 General. Where ICT displays or processes video with synchronized audio, ICT shall provide audio description processing technology conforming to 414.1.1 or 414.1.2. Criteria Supporting Feature Remarks and Explanations 414.1.1 Digital Television Tuners. Digital television tuners shall provide audio description processing that Not Applicable