Transcript Computer Access - Disabilities 1

Computer Access for
Disabled Individuals
“The Computer as an
Educational Tool:
Productivity and Problem Solving”
©Richard C. Forcier and
Don E. Descy
Equal Access to Information
Americans with Disabilities Act
 Assistive technology devices
 Assistive technology services
 Reasonable accommodation
Who uses assistive
technology?
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Students
Teachers and librarians
Adults
Senior citizens
Diversity in Adaptive
Technology (1)
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Adaptations for visual impairments
Screen magnification
Large print keys
Well-lit environment
Adaptations for the Blind
Diversity in Adaptive
Technology (2)
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Adaptations for mobility impaired
Physical access to workstations
Keyboard alternatives
Mouse alternatives
Speech recognition
Diversity in Adaptive
Technology (3)
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Adaptations to hearing impairment
Workstation placement
Headphones available
Translation of sounds to displays
Adaptations for Learning
Disabilities
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Web page and software standards
Low distraction/headphones
Text highlighting, spell check
Predictive text
Outlining and mind mapping