Prevention of visually induced seizures

Evaluation instructions Source
Hardware Output/displays Verify that flicker rate is (or can be set to) lower than 2 Hz or higher than 70 Hz by inspecting hardware displays. Section 508, Workforce Investment Act [1194.21(k), 1194.22(j), 1194.25(i)]
Verify that bright flashes which occupy a large part of the visual field are avoided to minimize the impact on the visual cortex. Section 255, Telecommunications Act [1193.43(f)(3), Advisory Guidance]
Software   Verify that the flash rate for blinking text, objects, or other elements does not exceed 2 Hz by inspecting each blinking aspect of the application. Microsoft, 1999
Websites   Verify that the flash rate for blinking text, objects, or other elements does not exceed 2 Hz by inspecting each blinking aspect of the site.  
Inspect each page in the site and verify that bright flashes occupying a large part of the visual field (particularly the center) are not used. W3C, 1999


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