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Consider whether to use Do/Don't instead of Use/Avoid.116ready to closelisa*BEFORE Closing, we need to make language consistent and roll parts 2a and 2b into Git. Then we can reference that PR when closing. Discussed at https://www.w3.org/2020/11/19-coga-minutes.html meeting. Resolution: Rewrite the examples by adding a short introductory sentence that meets the verbal pattern. Review all examples to see if any obvious ones are missing. Been reworked. Need response after reveiwing revised content.PatternsDraft Response
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Test with real users! should be pulled out as it is NOT a Objective and applies to ALL the objectives listed above it.118ready to closeJustineJustine added "key topics" to first sentence of summary and created draft full request on Github. Response also submitted to the issue.Summary
Thank you for your feedback. We've added "key topics" to the first sentence of the summary.
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Consider reworking the headings in Summary and reordering them Clear structure, clear design, clear content118Ready to closeJustineBased on email discussion with Rachael January 26, 2021 this portion of issue 118 should be closed.Headings, Summary
Adding the term object permanence into the document to make it easier for those looking for the term to find the appropriate user stories and patterns
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consider changing the content to put user need 1st in all cases118ready to closeJustineas aboveUser NeedsAdding the term into the glossary if the term becomes added into the document
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Remove or move Test with Real Users 118ready to closeJustineJustine replied on Github on 2/18Thank you for your feedback. After discussion with the editorial group, we have decided to keep the existing heading structure as pursuing the action would require a mahor change to the document structure. We are updating the objectives.
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Persona Diversity131In processRachaelEA and Rachael Addressing; Discussion Needed of 131, 135, 161, 162Personas
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Include sensitivity to sound and complex patterns in 3.6 Help Users to Maintain Focus132ready to tag for next version, respond and closeLisaAlso see 137, 198. I added some claifications to 4.6.1.1 and 4.6.3.2 Description we should also tag for v2 and add user need in next version. sent to the list aproved . https://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-cognitive-a11y-tf/2021Feb/0021.htmlPatterns
Thank you for your comments! We have added content to 4.6.3.2 Avoid Too Much Content and 4.6.1.1 to emphasis this. We will also revisit this issue in the next version. Could you send us any reaserch you have on the topic? Any and all help is appriciated.
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Persona Diversity135In processRachaelEA and Rachael Addressing; Discussion Needed of 131, 135, 161, 162Personas
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Better incorporate the use of spatial representations136Discussrachael**Have we written back to UMD? If yes, we can close. rachael wrote draft in github. Lisa agrees. I think we can closePatterns
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Review visual processing for inclusion in Content UsableReview use of judgemental terms137ready to tag for next version, respond and closeLisaAlso see 137, 198. I added some claifications to 4.6.1.1 and 4.6.3.2 Description we should also tag for v2 and add user need in next version. aproved https://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-cognitive-a11y-tf/2021Feb/0021.htmlPatterns
Thank you for your comments! We have added content to 4.6.3.2 Avoid Too Much Content and 4.6.1.1 to emphasis this. We will also revisit this issue in the next version. Could you send us any reaserch you have on the topic? Any and all help is appriciated.
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Test with real users" actually applies to all the objectives and is not really one itself.138Ready to closeJustineJustine replied on Github on 2/18SummaryThank you for your feedback. We have modified the first sentence of the summary to address these comments.
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Compare Objective 3 with summary. Make the division consistent138Ready to closeJustineSee row 12 above for action itemSummary
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Use of Person First Language for Autism139in to do listJustinediscusion from https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6755550272950554624/Justine to update references to autism to use identity-first language https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/identity-first-language/ Issue closed on Github on 2/17DocumentThank you for your suggestion. We will update the references to use identity-first language.
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Math abbreviation141Ready to closeJustineDesign guide updated and created draft pull request on Github on 2/18. Issue was closed on Github at the beginning of February. DocumentAdding the term into a Use Case/Persona
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"Object permanence" and "Motor automaticity"143edit responce and closeDouble checked on list, make changes and close. Jennie to send draft to list, group to discuss aproved on the list. also revisit for next draft https://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-cognitive-a11y-tf/2021Jan/0048.htmlDocumentDraft sent to list after meeting on 1/19/21
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Easy to Read replacement suggestion144disccustion on listLisaadd easy to understand lang to the glossaryDocumentstandard text 1. We have clarified how we are using the term.
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Define Cognitive accessibilty145respond and closeLisa1.we do not use the term Cognitive accessibilty. 2. Mention other groups that benefit from it.
- good idea. text sent to list for aproval. Approved
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Thank you for your suggestions. We do not use the term "cognative accessibilty " as such but have have added the term accessibility to the title of the background section. We have also added to the abstract and introduction clarificaltions of who it helps. Thanks again for your review!
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Updates to objectives149In processRachaelReview Betsy's work and see if that addresses these concernsObjective Summaries
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More pattern examples153ready to close*After Lisa has merged all the patterns in, ask Steve to review and if satisfied to close the issue. from steve Check in with Steve and Lisa on status; identify patterns missing examples, sign people up for themPatterns
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Additions to 3.3.2 User Story Visual Presentation157draft responceLisa
covered in the genral responces to issues .dont think she is used to user stories. confirm and nice responce
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Thanks for your comments. Most of these are covered in different user needs. We have tried to divide these issues in different user needs (user perspective) so that they map to different patterns from the designer perspective. We can consider changing the structure in the next version .
Thanks again for the detailed review.

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Suggested edits to 3.4.1 User Story: Assistance and support158dconfirm with other editor Lisadont think she is used to user stories. confirm and nice responce User Storiesas above
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Internatonlazation Suggested content for 4.4.2159sent to listLisaagrred. slight change and added to googledoc. editorial Patternsstandard text 1 with email text from 18/2
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reference to language tags for Clear, Unambiguous Text160sent to listLisaadded to google docNeed an OK for the addition and referencePatternsstandard text 1 with email text from 18/2
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Persona Diversity161In processRachaelEA and Rachael Addressing; Discussion Needed of 131, 135, 161, 162Personas
4.3.1 Pattern: Make it Easy to Identify the Most Important Tasks and Features of the Site - "Placing the tasks/features towards the top of the page so the user does not have to scroll to see them,
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Persona Diversity - Addition of non-native speaker persona162In processRachael** (Internationalization Group)Discussion Needed of 131, 135, 161, 162 (Draft Response for review; out of scope, add to business considerations)Personas
Placing the tasks/features toward the top of the content so assistive technology finds them quickly"
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Lots of stuff - see subtopics163DRAFT responce sent to the list and aprovedLisasent to the list 18/02. deadline to object 21/2
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Add reference to other disabilities and barriers to physical access163.1draft respnceLisaLisa to draft a sentence to add to the Summary and send to the list.Introductionwe cant due to complicated with scope of coga
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Add contrast to 4.4.11.2163.10doneLisaadded "use strong color contrastsDocumentstandard text 1: added bullet "use strong color contrast"
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Required fields in 4.5.4.2163.11draft respnceLisawe feel this is covered via aria - wcag, and implied in error suggestionsDocument
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Add features to settings - 4.6.1.4163.12draft respnceLisawe feel this would nakemore busy screens without an advatge. more reserch would be needed to includeDocument
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Move paragraphs to Introduction - 4.7163.13draft respnceLisaThe introduction is a consencis text between working groups so we are not adding to it, easilyDocument
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Adjustments to login163.14draft respnceLisawe propose to not rely on it, which meens to provide an altervie. we also do not want to conflict with wcag 2.2 Document
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Missing heading163.15doneLisaWe have added the heading to section 4.7.2. Thank you for the feedback.Document
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Add telephone companies to examples - 4.7.4.3163.16draft respnceLisawe have tried to keep this inscope for the webDocument
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Fix typo - 4.7.5.3163.17doneLisanewly added, an easy fixDocumentcheck in final version
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Clarify terminology - objective 8163.18draft respnceLisaThank yu for the information about arrosac, we are indeed awear of itDocument
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Fix typo - 4.9.3.2163.19draft respnceLisawe think this is fixedDocument
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Use consistent terminology when referring to cognitive disabilities163.2doneLisaStandard text response neededDocumentstandsard text 1 - or add sentce that we have edited the document to make the terms more constent were aroppriate
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Add reminder to not test abilities - 5.5.4.1163.20draft respnceLisathanks, this is disscussed but we are leaving it as isDocument
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Add "read aloud" to the text - 5.5.4.1163.21draft respnceLisaThis may not work well for everyone. we need more testingDocument
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Relate methods of communication to user needs163.3sent to listLisaJ+L reviewed , we have been asked to reduce the size of document. and the need doesnt seen so urgentDocument
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Add "in easy to understand language" to 3.7.5163.4on listLisanewly addedDocument
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Add more detail to 4.3.2.3163.5on listLisanewly addedDocument
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Avoid synonyms and abbreviations - 4.4.1.2163.6on listLisanewly addedDocument
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Consistent referral to plain language163.7on listLisanewly addedDocument
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Confusing examples in 4.4.3.4163.8draft responceLisaexample addedDocument
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Add more detail to 4.4.9.2163.9draft responceLisahestetent to add lenghth to add emhasisDocument
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Additional examples to 3.5.1 User Story: Distractions164Ready to closeJustineResponded in Github on 2/18User StoriesThank you for your suggestions. We have removed the word "weak" from the text. Unfortunately, the group agreed to avoid adding the examples to the bulleted list.
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Suggested edits for 3.6.3 User Story: Voice Menus165Ready to closeJustineResponded in Github on 2/18User StoriesThank you for your suggestions. We have adjusted the language to avoid the use of judgmental terms. After some discussion, the group felt that the other suggestions were out of scope.
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Suggested changes for Pattern 4.2.5 Clearly Identify Controls and Their Use167 closedsteveSteve to review status. Also see 154
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Addition to 3.7.5 User Story: Task Management168Ready to closeJustineResponded in Github on 2/17Thank you for your suggestion. Addressing the task order is addressed in a different pattern.
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The concept that “I need alternatives to spoken and written language such as icons, symbols or pictures” is important and could be included in many other user story examples.169Response neededLisaLisa to send a query to the listThank you for your suggestion. In order to keep the length of the document to a minimum, we will avoid making this change in order to avoid repetition throughout the document.
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4.2. Objective 1: Help Users Understand What Things are and How to Use Them170Ready to closeJustineAdded to "to do" list. Justine responded in Github on 2/18Objectives
Thank you for your helpful suggestions. We have made changes to the document. Note that we do not feel text-to-speech can aid users who have difficulty read (regarding reading age). Our focus is on understandable content. Regarding alt text, we are trying not to overlap with WCAG.
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add another example to 4.3.3. Pattern: Use a Clear and Understandable Page Structure: Expandable UI elements such as “Read more” link that only shows more content if the user opts in"171edit the responce and closeLisalisa will write option to the listPatternThanks for your comment. We hope to research this suggestion for the next version.
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Four suggested changes to 4.4 Objective 3: Use Clear and Understandable Content172Ready to closeJustineResponded in Github on 2/17PatternThank you for your comments. We will avoid making these changes due to potential impact on other types of disabilities as well as other signifiant impacts.
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Three suggested changes to 4.5. Objective 4: Help Users Avoid Mistakes or Correct Them173Ready to closeJustineResponded in Github on 2/17PatternThank you for your feedback. Regarding #1, we will avoid making this change in this version of Content Usable but will consider the feedback for the next version. We are not able to add links to external resources regarding #2. Number 3 is addressed elsewhere in the document.
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add "attention" to wayfinding list in 4.8.6 Pattern174Ready to closeJustineGoogle doc updated. Responded in Github on 2/18PatternThank you for your suggestion. We have added "attention" to the list in 4.8.6.
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Two suggested changes to 5.4.1 Differences from Usability Testing with the General Population175Ready to closeJustineResponded in Github on 2/18Usability TestingThank you for your helpful suggestions. We have addressed these considerations elsewhere in Content Usable.
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Anna (dyslexia) persona and scenarios changes177In processRachaelEA AddressingPersonas
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Suggested changes to Jonathan (dyscalculia) persona and scenarios179In processRachaelEA AddressingPersonas
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Icon work180In processAfter justine finishes and icons are aproved, add throughout documentDocument
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Plain language changes - passive voice182Editorial reviewRachaelRachael to make change. *Discuss on editor's call. Document
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Plain Language186In processJohn Rochford reviewing
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What does a "a symbol user" mean?190Ready to closeJustineResponded in Github on 2/18standard text 1
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Restructuring changes193draft to facilitators for reviewSteveDecision to reject. Steve offered to draft response. Lisa to follow up with Steve.
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Suggested changes to introduction195Ready to closeJustineResponse submitted in Github 3/25.Introduction
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Incorporate need for human assistance (Rainbow Model)197Needs ResponseRachaelOut of scope. Very important. Goal of design to work independently. Help has tiered. Not about designing services.
4.3.4 Pattern: Ensure the Most Important Things on the Page are Easy to Find - "Make key content visually stand out and be visible to users without needing to scroll the page or hover over content."
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A number of editorial suggestions197responce neededlisarachael will add the tolist , lisa writes responce need to add to the document done in pieces at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fc7TI8V6dNgFrD6wzGR8CjbbtO7Az0U-zYylrRSy8QQ/edit#;lis
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Amanda Lazar comments198RachaelResponses created. Rachael to go through and see status
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Heading repetition221DiscussJustineJustine emailed editorial group for initial consultation on 1/28. Justine to check with Rachael to confirm what response should be. Previously discussed in COGA.Patterns
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Check that glossary terms work as hyperlinked text227Ready to closeJustineResponded in Giithub on 2/18Glossarystartd tec=xt 1
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COGA icon review suggestions231Ready to closeJustineResponded in Github on 2/18Summary/IconsThank you for the helpful suggestions! We are in the process up updating the icons and the task will be completed before publishing.
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replace verbal with langauge232Ready to closelisaadded to todo liststandard text 1stardard text 1
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Avoid acronyms and abbreviations - 4.4.1233Ready to closeJustineJustine responded in Github on 2/18. Issue is tied to 163.DocumentThank you for your suggestion. We have adjusted the language to address this topic.
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Font usage237closedLisaSent response to list. Review at COGA. DocumentThank you for bringing this up. We have added this in
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Use of numbers - 4.4.13238Discuss editorial Lisaadded in comments to the google doc change the name 4.7.5 Pattern: Do Not Rely on Users Memorizing Information - to cover cuculations and add their exampleDocumentThatk you for your sugestion. We have included it in 4.7.5 and added your example!
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