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Physical actions are a fundamental aspect of using the Web. Physical disabilities can impact these actions in many ways. This chapter reviews physical disabilities affecting dexterity, the different ways people physically access the Web, and the impact of these disabilities on physical access. Although voice control is an increasingly popular alternate input method, the underlying health conditions that lead to physical impairment can often also impair an individual’s speech or sensory and cognitive abilities. Consequently, easy to use, intuitive physical controls are essential to a Web that is usable by everyone.

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Trewin, S. (2019). Physical Disabilities. In: Yesilada, Y., Harper, S. (eds) Web Accessibility. Human–Computer Interaction Series. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-7440-0_2

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