Re: [EXT] Re: Replacing the phrase cognitive and learning disabilities and mental health impairments

Compared to “issues,” “impairments,” and “disabilities,” I frequently use the word “considerations.” I prefer this word because it is inclusive of those who may not have a disability diagnosis and it frames the ‘difference from the status quo’ as something to consider, which can be situational, temporary, permanent, etc.

From: Noreen Whysel <nwhysel@gmail.com>
Date: Monday, August 12, 2024 at 8:47 AM
To: Bradley Montgomery, Rachael L <rmontgomery@loc.gov>
Cc: Lisa Seeman <lisa1seeman@gmail.com>, public-coga-community@w3.org <public-coga-community@w3.org>
Subject: [EXT] Re: Replacing the phrase cognitive and learning disabilities and mental health impairments
If we are talking about the topic covered by COGA specifically, addressing cognitive issues added in the newer WCAG versions, we should be careful that we use terms that differentiate from other accessibility issues, such as assistive technology

If we are talking about the topic covered by COGA specifically, addressing cognitive issues added in the newer WCAG versions, we should be careful that we use terms that differentiate from other accessibility issues, such as assistive technology and vision/hearing.

Generally in psych departments, cognition and perception are grouped together as neurophysiology/brain science topics. You can refer to neurophysiology issues as a disability or a difference. Difference is a preferred label for most. I’ve often thought of it as analogous to a language translation issue.
Noreen


On Aug 12, 2024, at 7:41 AM, Bradley Montgomery, Rachael L <rmontgomery@loc.gov> wrote:

Here are a few with hopes others can add additional standards worldwide:

  *   508 – “Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities” from the functional performance criteria<https://www.section508.gov/content/mapping-wcag-to-fpc/>
  *   ADA<https://www.ada.gov/law-and-regs/ada/> - physical and mental disabilities
  *   Accessible Canada Act<https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/accessible-canada/act-summary.html#h2.02> – “intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication” pulled from definition of disability
  *   EN 301 549<https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en/301500_301599/301549/03.02.01_60/en_301549v030201p.pdf> – “cognitive accessibility” and “people with limited cognitive, language and learning abilities”

Kind regards,

Rachael
From: Noreen Whysel <nwhysel@gmail.com>
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To: Lisa Seeman <lisa1seeman@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Replacing the phrase cognitive and learning disabilities and mental health impairments


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It would be helpful to map ADA and similar legal documents’ terminology to our list. It’s likely there is overlap in some areas but not in others.

Interestingly, a recent working group call at Internet Safety Labs was grappling with the same question. I told them to look at what COGA is doing….
Noreen

On Aug 11, 2024, at 9:32 AM, Lisa Seeman <lisa1seeman@gmail.com<mailto:lisa1seeman@gmail.com>> wrote:

Hi Folks

To kick off  tomorrow's discussion I thought I would throw out some ideas to replace the phrase  cognitive and  learning disabilities and mental health impairments.


  1.  Making content usable for cognitive accessibility
  2.  Making content  usable for people with cognitive and (specific) learning challenges and disabilities

I think this may include  mental health,  intellectual disabilities, specific learning disabilities, TMI etc.

Quick reminder: The challenge is to:


  1.  Include all our groups of users including:  cognitive disabilities, learning disabilities (LD), neurodiversity<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.w3.org/TR/coga-usable/*dfn-neurodiversity__;Iw!!EDx7F7x-0XSOB8YS_BQ!Zv11O2awf9InQNpSOnYvPT3AWLBpVW6KA7bOODoOLs0BUYp41ulgQuLDmCtXjqvju00NiCdyWLNJMeTY_Q$>, intellectual disabilities, mental health related disabilities, age related cognitive disabilities. TMI  and specific learning disabilities (I am sure there are more, but you get the idea...)
  2.  mean the same thing in different locations, including  the EU, UK, and USA, and
  3.  use the terms needed to promote  due accommodation under the law. So disability is a good word to include.
Your thoughts?
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All the best

Lisa Seeman-Horwitz

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