5.1.3.2. Auditory output delivery including speech

Where auditory output is provided as non-visual access to closed functionality, the auditory output shall be delivered:

a) either directly by a mechanism included in or provided with the ICT;

b) or by a personal headset that can be connected through a 3,5 mm audio jack, or an industry standard connection, without requiring the use of vision.

Notes

1. Mechanisms included in or provided with ICT may be, but are not limited to, a loudspeaker, a built-in handset/headset, or other industry standard coupled peripheral
2. An industry standard connection could be a wireless connection.
3. Some users may benefit from the provision of an inductive loop.

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