Transcript It’s Built In! Accessibility in Windows and Apple
It’s Built In! Accessibility Options in Windows XP and Apple OS X
Delaware Instructional Technology Conference Joanne Jennings Office of Educational Technology University of Delaware
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Accessible Technology
• Enables individuals to adjust their computers to meet their needs – Visual – Hearing – Mobility – Cognitive – Speech Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 2
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Accessible Technology
• Specialty Hardware and Software Products Or • It’s Built into Operating Systems Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 3
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Section 508 Compliance
• U.S. Federal Government – In 1998 Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act to strengthen Section 508 – Requires that Federal agencies’ electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities – Compliant as of June 21, 2001 • Microsoft – Accessible Technology since 1988 • Apple – Accessible Technology since 1985 Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 4
Who Can Benefit from Accessible Technology (AT)?
• 2003 Microsoft Study – 57% of computer users age 18-64 likely or very likely to benefit from AT • Includes those who are not measured in other studies as disabled but who have difficulty in performing tasks
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2003 Microsoft Study Other Key Findings
– Participants reported that AT •
Makes computers more comfortable and easier to use
– Use of AT was influenced by an individual’s computer experience and confidence rather than impairments – Users of accessible technology often find the technology themselves to improve their computing experience – These findings changed the concept of disability • Altered understanding the need for accessible technology Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 6
Delaware Student Population
• 116,287 Students 2002-2003 • 15,636 Special Education Students
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Delaware Students
Delaware Student Population 2002-2003
Special Education, 15,636, 13.4% Regular Education, 100,651, 86.6% Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 8
Delaware Students
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Windows XP Accessibility Tools
• Start All programs Accessories Accessibility Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 10
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Windows XP Accessibility Tools
• The Accessibility Wizard • Utility Manager • Narrator • Screen Magnifier • On-Screen Keyboard Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 11
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Windows XP Accessibility Tools
• The Accessibility Wizard – A good first step • Asks series of questions • To identify optimum font and cursor sizes, visibility options, keystroke speeds and more – Adjust settings specific to user’s needs Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 12
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Windows XP Accessibility Tools
• Utility Manager – Provides access to the Magnifier, Narrator, and On-Screen Keyboard – Open with Windows key-U Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 13
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Windows XP Accessibility Tools
• Narrator – Text-to-speech program • Announces menu and control options • Shortcuts, titles, window titles, keystrokes, and window settings.
• Text within windows in selected text-only programs such as Notepad, Wordpad, and plain-text Outlook messages Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 14
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Windows XP Accessibility Tools
• Mobility – On-Screen Keyboard • US standard or enhanced with numeric keypad • In hovering mode, placing the mouse over a character for a length of time selects character Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 15
Accessibility Options in Windows XP
• Start Control Panel Accessibility Options
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Accessibility Options in Windows XP
• Mobility – StickyKeys • Difficulty holding down 2 or more keys at the same time —press one key at a time – FilterKeys • Ignore brief or repeated keystrokes – ToggleKeys • Hear tones when you press Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock keys Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 17
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Accessibility Options in Windows XP
• Mobility – MouseKeys • Control mouse pointer using the numeric keypad • Left Alt, Left Shift, Num Lock – Speech Recognition • Works with Word • Start Control Panel Audio Devices Speech Sounds, Speech and Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 18
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Accessibility Options in Windows XP
• Hearing – SoundSentry • Generates a visual warning when your system generates a sound – Error messages, e-mail alerts – Show Sounds • Program with sound uses a text caption or icon Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 19
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Accessibility Options in Windows XP
• Visual – High Contrast • Variety of choices – Cursor Options • Blink rate • Cursor width – Enlarge the display Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 20
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Accessibility Options in Windows XP
• General Tab – Administrative Options • Apply user settings at login – Automatic Reset • Turn off accessibility after a time limit – SerialKey Devices • Allows you to add switches – Notification • Gives a warning or make a sound when you turn feature on or off Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 21
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Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X
• Universal Access (similar to Windows Accessibility Options) – Apple menu Preferences System Universal Access • Text automatically spoken when you mouse over it Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 22
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Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X
• Visual Disabilities – View Options • Increases icon size and icon text size • View menu – Dock Magnification • System preferences Dock Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 23
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Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X
• Visual Disabilities – Apple Menu Speech System Preferences – Text-to-Speech (similar to Windows Narrator) • Speech recognition • Speak alerts Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 24
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Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X
• Visual Disabilities – Zoom (similar to Windows Magnifier) • Magnify everything on the screen • Quicktime video plays magnified – Display Adjustment Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 25
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Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X
• Learning and Other Disabilities – TextEdit • Word processor • Can speak an entire doc or selected text – Spoken Items • Hear text read aloud • Both TextEdit and Spoken Items are useful for feedback, especially for those learning to read and write – Talking Calculator • OS X not Windows Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 26
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Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X
• Mobility – Sticky Keys (similar to Windows StickyKeys) • For difficulty in pressing more than one key at a time – Slow Keys (similar to Windows FilterKeys) • For difficulty with initial or repeated keystrokes – Mouse Keys (similar to Mouse Keys in Windows) • Allows use of numeric keypad instead of mouse Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 27
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Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X
• Mobility – Key Repeat • Set repeat delay to prevent keystroke repeats – Keyboard Navigation • Assign a keyboard combination to any menu item that does not have one assigned • Also can change an existing combination Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 28
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Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X
• Mobility – Speech Recognition • Launch applications and complete commands with your voice • Speaker independent • No voice training required • Optimized for built-in microphones Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 29
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Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X
• Hearing Disabilities – Flash Screen (similar to Windows SoundSentry) • Visual indication of alert sounds by flashing screen once – Quicktime • Application included with OS X • creates and displays a text track Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 30
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Accessibility Tools in Macintosh OS X
• General – Multiple Users (similar to Windows Administrative Options) • Each user saves preferred settings – Sherlock • Useful for emerging readers and writers Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 31
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Introducing Tiger: 10.4
• VoiceOver • Provides access to your Mac through speech, audible cues and keyboard navigation • Appropriate for students with learning, mobility, or visual disabilities Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 32
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Introducing Tiger: 10.4
• VoiceOver – Integrated screen reader • Web pages • Mail messages • Word processing files • Mac workspace – Allows use of keyboard – Voice over demo Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 33
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One Size Does Not Fit All….
• Accessibility options in Windows and Macintosh are not for everyone – More robust software and hardware are necessary for more serious impairments • More expensive • More customizable Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 34
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For More Information on Third Party Products
• Apple – http://www.apple.com/accessibility/ • Microsoft – http://www.microsoft.com/enable/at/s earch.asp
– (http://www.microsoft.com/enable/) Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 35
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THANK YOU!
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References
•"Accessible Technology in Computing--Examining Awareness, Use, and Future Potential." Microsoft Technology for Everyone: Accessibility. 2004. Microsoft Corporation. 02 Apr. 2005
•Carmack, Carmen. "More Than Meets The Fingertips." Smart Computing September 2003: . Davidson, Iver. "Special Tools for Special Needs: Utilities Make XP Microsoft's Most Accessible OS Yet." Smart Computing June 2003: . Delaware Instructional Technology Conference 37
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References
•Derowitsch, Rachel. "Input Devices: Get In Touch With The Best Features of These Tools." Smart Computing July 2003: 33-35.
•"Fingertip Facts on Education 2002-2003." 2004. State of Delaware Department of Education. 02 Apr. 2005
"VoiceOver." Accessibility. 2005. Apple Computer, Inc.. 31 3 2005
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