Basic Accessibility
What is a common bathroom issue faced by people with mobility impairments in shelters?
Inaccessible toilets (no accommodation for certain disabilities)
What did some parents give their children with disabilities during the crisis to calm them?
Sleeping pills
Which events were disabled people struggling the most with in Lebanon?
War and covid
Why is including voice-over for credits important?
So that blind and visually impaired viewers can access them.
What word should we NOT use to describe disabled people as “inspiring” just for existing?
Superhero
Why couldn't some wheelchair users sleep comfortably in shelters?
The beds provided were not accessible or comfortable for them.
What was the risk of giving disabled children sleeping pills during war?
They might not wake up if a bomb exploded or they needed to evacuate
What inhibits mentally impaired individuals from studying abroad in international universities?
Lack of an accessible curriculum tailored to their needs
Why should yellow backgrounds be avoided for text?
Poor contrast makes it hard to read for visually impaired people.
What’s a harmful emotional tone that often appears in media about disability?
Pity
What crucial item for hearing-impaired people was missing during the crisis?
Hearing aid batteries.
What happened to some disabled children whose parents had to leave?
They were left in centers with minimal support
Why were deaf individuals left uninformed during the war in Lebanon?
News was not accessible in sign language
What font and size should be used in subtitles for accessibility?
Calibri or Arial, size 14
How many sign language dialects are there Lebanon?
What assistive product for adults was lacking during emergencies?
Diapers for adults with disabilities
Why couldn’t many nurses fully help during the crisis?
They lacked funding and resources
What danger did the blind individuals encounter in crowded shelters?
Disorientation and lack of direction or guidance
What role does a sign language interpreter play in accessible media?
They make the content understandable for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers
What should media prioritize: charity or rights?
Rights
What basic information format was missing for blind individuals during emergencies?
Audio-based alerts and directional information.
What key sectors were mentioned as being inaccessible in times of crisis?
Shelter, food, water, electricity, privacy, and financial support
What common needs do all individuals with disabilities need in terms during crises?
Being included in emergency planning
What is a major issue with emergency media in Lebanon for disabled people?
It is often not accessible: lacking subtitles, interpreters, or audio descriptions.
What does “nothing about us without us” mean?
Disabled people should be involved in all decisions that affect them.