Even+Ground

Even Ground The internet is a tool that most people find intuitive and simple to use. However, there are many people that do not find it that way. If everyone was alike and had the same abilities we would need only one “type” of internet. Fortunately, we live in a world with many types of people which provide a rich color pallet to paint our world. Included in this pallet are those with cognitive disabilities. It is important that website and internet tool creators realize that people with disabilities use the internet too. First, it must be noted that people with cognitive disabilities use the internet in different ways. Huge blocks of print can confuse and deter all people from using a resource. If a person with cognitive disabilities wants to find out how to do a “simple” task they need a resource which states the steps simply in concise sentences. Using internet tools to create tables or graphs can also be an issue. Many sites and tools provide examples of tables and graphs with every option made available by their program. They are too complex for the simple needs of many cognitive disabled users. Images are a great way for cognitively disabled persons to find what they want on the internet. By providing images a buyer can be sure they are getting exactly what they want and do not have to rely solely on the item description. In order to make the internet a tool for all people it will be important to keep in mind that not all users have the same needs and abilities. We often times try to over complicate things or provide more options that are necessary. I am not saying that only provide limited amounts of information to make sure everyone can use a resource. I do however think it is important to add options to resources for those that need it. []