Group+1

Group Members: Arjun Kalra, Andrew Nguyen,Shayer Quasem, Calvin Wong

Group Priorities:

Closed Captioning, Navigation, Color Contrast (Text/Buttons), Mouse Movement, Language Configuration

Website 1: LingCars.com

CC: No video included so closed captioning not required Navigation: The website relies entirely on mouse navigation and so individuals are forced to rely on consistent hand movements in order to utilize the website efficiently. Color Contrast: Despite the white background, there are too many different font colors, and due to their close proximity it is both unorganized and deceptive. Mouse Movement: The close proximity of links and lack of contrast results in creating a layout that hides certain links behind others. Language Configuration: English is the only available language and so non-English speaking users are restricted from accessing this site.

Website 2: Youtube.com

CC: Because Youtube provides the service of video viewing, individuals with hearing disorders have the option to initiate a closed captioning tool that displays subtitles that match the video. Navigation: Navigating this website is quite efficient due to the organized layout of links and the ability to use the Tab and Arrow keys to browse videos. Color Contrast: The decision to use a white background compliments the uniform font colors and makes the purpose of specific links quite obvious. For example, User Account and Video links are displayed in blue, whereas non-linked text are displayed in black. Mouse Movement: The layout of the links is well organized, with various modules displayed in dedicated segments of the screen. Due to this efficient layout, the mouse movement is minimized, allowing videos to be scrolled in one portion of the screen with minimal hand movement. Language Configuration: Youtube allows users to assign a specific language dedicated to their account. Therefore, multiple users can utilize the same computer to access this website and each user will have a customized chosen language when they access their account.

Website 3: Craig‘s List:

CC: Due to the absence of video content, closed captioning is not needed. Navigation: Links are not accessible through the keyboard arrows, forcing users to rely on the mouse.Color Contrast: Due to the heavy amount of text displayed on the website, the grey background allows the blue text to stand out but is very cluttered. Mouse Movement: The cluttered arrangement of large volumes of text and lack of arrow dedicated navigation forces excessive mouse movements. Language Configuration: The website only provides English text and so non-English users are restricted from accessing it.