2.11.3. Cognitive Support Aids

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are cognitive support aids?

   Hint

   Think about tools or resources that assist with understanding.

2. 2.

   Name one type of cognitive support aid.

   Hint

   What tools can help someone plan or understand directions?

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of cognitive support aids?

   • To improve cognitive function
   • To assist individuals in navigation and understanding
   • To provide entertainment

   Hint

   Think about how these aids support interactions with the environment.

4. 4.

   True or False: Color-coded signage helps make navigation easier for individuals with cognitive disabilities.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider if colors can clarify directions.

5. 5.

   Design a cognitive support aid system for a busy public library that can enhance navigation for individuals with cognitive disabilities. What elements would you include and why?

   Hint

   Consider how libraries often have multiple sections and pathways.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how the absence of cognitive support aids can impact an individual's experience in a complex environment like an airport.

   Hint

   Think about the various signs and instructions found in airports and how they assist travelers.