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Computing @ CMU
Ranny Zhao
Dahiana Jimenez
Adrian Lopez
describe the degree to which a product is accessible by as
many people as possible.
often used to focus on people with disabilities and their
right of access to entities, often through use of assistive
technology.
Accessibility is not to be confused with usability
the extent to which a product/ device can be used by specified
users to achieve specified goals with effectiveness in a
specified context of use.
includes adaptive devices for people with disabilities
The Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with
Disabilities Act of 1988
AT promotes greater independence by enabling people to
perform tasks that they were formerly unable to
accomplish
Conduct
business
Interact with family and friends
Manage health
Independence
54 million people nationwide rely
on AT daily to improve their
quality of life
Children/schools
Elderly
Athletes
Illness
or disability
Vision problems
Simple
change font size and color for better visibility
alternative keyboards
scanner and reading software
Limited dexterity
voice recognition
hands free
Alternative input devices
Cognitive problems
Electronic reminders
Personal Digital Assistants (SMS)
Programmable keys
Criticisms
Accessibility
Integration into typical operating systems
Voice control/ read out loud (Microsoft)
Affordability
• Improvement of technology
• Cheaper prices
• Loans of equipment/ technology
• Government assistance
Likewise,
disability advocates point out that
technology is often created without regard to
people with disabilities, creating unnecessary
barriers to hundreds of millions of people.