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Candace Wentz What is Assistive Technology Accessibility & Usability Types of AT devices Identifying the right AT devices Discussion/Handouts Additional Resources Accessibility is the ability to use a product (service or system) under limiting conditions resulting from functional or situational limitations. Functional limitations can be physical or mental (cognitive) and are usually associated to individuals with disabilities. Is the end result usable? Is there user satisfaction? Is it used effectively? Ex: website – Is the information usable to a person with a disability? Vision difficulties/low vision Color blindness Blindness Mobility & dexterity impairments Hearing impairments & deafness Language impairments Learning impairments Speech Recognition programs Alternative keyboards Electronic pointing devices Braille embossers Screen enlargers/magnifiers Screen Readers Text-to-Speech synthesizers Talking and large-print word processors Larger or smaller than standard keyboard Alternative key configurations Keyboards use with one hand Example Converts text using a word processing program into Braille; then it’s printed on the embosser Example Example1 Text to Speech: Read and Write Gold ReadPlease Voice Recognition: Dragon Magic Touch Add-on Touch Screen Mainly used by visually impaired Enlarges either a part or all of the computer screen Basic screen enlargers come standard with most operating systems additional software include: built-in screen reading screen smoothing for jagged edges various screen orientation Tongue Drive System Accessibility Blog iPhone application for the blind Case Studies Accessibility Resource Centers help identify the right tool Set-up your computer Provide training Lending services available Opera web browser - alternative web browser that is designed to be responsive to physical and sensory disabilities Include single-key navigation (browses the web using only the keyboard) Zoom in to enlarge content Change the font color IntelliPics Studio – software package for creating accessible on-line content Provides speech output Single-switch scanning (access via a keyboard) IntelliKeys alternative keyboard Mouse or touch screen Electronic texts (etexts) Enlarge font type and size – visually impaired Copied/pasted into a word processing program or text to speech programs Copied/pasted into a language translation tool ▪ Examples: ▪ Infomotions ▪ Bibliomania Study Aids – advance organizers for reading materials SparkNotes NovelGuide Free Book Notes Pink Monkey Students who struggle with the physical process of handwriting Dictation USB handheld digital dictation devices iDictate – transcription service Math Online calculation tools ▪ Calculator ▪ Converters Science Manipulate the lab equipment Unable to read the textbook ▪ Digital Microscope ▪ Brainpop Personalized newspaper services Crayon ▪ Decide what stories to monitor ▪ Help engage in reading Difficulty reading Reading bar – students click on text and it reads to them News-2-You – service prepares current events/weekly Help make art and music activities accessible Switches – help operate electronic devices Allows users to move objects Downloads – Tutorials, Fact Sheets, etc. Microsoft search feature AT Resources and links http://www.at.ufl.edu/_archive/accessibility_cd/