Assistive Technology
What is it
 Technology
the assists people especially
those with disability
Why bother with this option
 Have
to
 Mandated by Law to make your website
accessible
 Big Market
 Most people have access issues especially
to computer products
What topics does this option cover
 Introduction
 What
is it?
 Background
 Examples of Assistive Technology
 Assistive Technology and Computers
 Web Accessibility
 Universal Design
Who might be interested
 Anyone
and everyone Interesting broad-spectrum topic
 Introduces new computer technology
 Emphasises design
 Focuses on User
 Looks at Interaction
Benefits
 Professional
Skills
 Accessibility Mandated by Law so useful
knowledge to bring to work place
 A lot of this technology is now mainstream
computing
 Good final year projects
Examples Of Assistive Technology
Types of AT Devices
 Low-tech
– non-electrical eg pencil grip
 High-tech – computerised systems eg voice
recognition system
 No-Tech
etc
– Human Assistance (PA), Family, Friends
Miscellaneous Examples of AT
 Aids
for Daily Living >> Clocks >> Day
Clock
 WALL CLOCK WITH DAY & DATE
The Wall Clock with Day & Date is a
calendar clock designed for use with
individuals with Alzheimer's disease,
cognitive disabilities, brain injury, or
memory disabilities. The rectangular clock
dispays the day of the week, the date, and
>> Housekeeping >> Sh
opping Bag Handle
4. EZ CARRY
EZ Carry is a shopping bag handle or
carrier designed for use by individuals
with upper extremity disabilities or
arthitis or for seniors. This handle has
an ergonomic, contoured grip and
supports up to 50 punds in plastic
shopping bags....[
>> Controls >> Environmental
Control Units >> Environmental
Control Unit
The Companion Remote Control unit,
model HC1800C, is a remote
environmental control unit designed for
use by individuals with mobility or
severe physical disabilities or spinal
cord injury. Using infrared and radio
frequency technology, the unit can .
Recreation >> Garden
Handtools >> Lightweigh
t Garden Tool
1. FISKARS NYGLASS HAND
TOOLS
Fiskars Nyglass Hand Tools are a set of
short handled garden tools designed for
use by individuals with carpal tunnel
syndrome, arthritis, or other upper
extremity disabilities resulting in
limited hand strength. The set includes
a cultivator, trowel
Housekeeping >> Powered
Door Opener for Trash
Receptacle with Swinging
Door
1. I-OPENR
The I-OpenR is a powered door opener
for a trash receptacle with a swinging
door designed for use by individuals
with upper extremity or severe physical
disabilities or spinal cord injury.
Usable in the home or in restaurants,
food courts, and other
>> Housekeeping >> Pr
ogrammable Floor Washer
1. SCOOBA FLOOR WASHING
ROBOT
The Scooba Floor Washing Robot is a
programmable floor washer designed
for use by individuals with mobility or
upper extremity disabilities. This unit
uses prepares, cleans, and dries sealed
hardwood, tile and linoleum flooring.
The device prepares
>> Blind and Low
Vision >> Voice Output
Calculator
18. MODIFIED CANON TALKING
DESKTOP BUSINESS
CALCULATOR (MODEL CP1213DM)
The Modified Canon Talking Desktop
Business Calculator, model CP1213DM, is a voice output calculator
designed for use by individuals who
are blind or have low vision. This
modified version of the Canon business
calculator speaks entries and totals
>> Blind and Low
Vision >> Voice Output
Microwave Oven
3. TEMO TALKING MICROWAVE
OVEN (MODELS 87106 & 87108)
The Temo Talking Microwave Oven is
a voice output microwave oven
designed for use by individuals who
are blind or have low vision. In
addition to a talking control panel, this
microwave has a notched knob to set
cooking times. Speech output can be
in...
>> Recreation >> Board
Games >> Voice Output
G
2. EXPLORER GLOBE
The Explorer Globe is a voice output
globe with interactive educational
games designed for children with
learning disabilities or low vision.
When a spot on the globe is touched
with a special pen, facts in selected
categories are spoken with a clear...
Whats this got to do with
Computers
 Lots
 We
look at alternative Input and Output
mechanisms
Computer Input
 Conventional
Input Methods
 Alternatives to Keyboard Input
 Alternatives to Mouse Input
 Input by Switch
 Voice Recognition
Alternative Keyboards
 Alternative
Keyboard Layout
• Qwerty
• Alphabetic
• Dvorak Keyboard/frequency of use
 Specialised
Keyboards
• Microsoft Natural Keyboard
• Ergonomic Keyboard
 Expanded/mini
Keyboard
Maltron Ergonomic Keyboard
Infra-red Keyboard
Infra-red Keyboard
Keyguards
Mouse Alternatives
 Alternative
Pointing devices
• Trackballs
• joysticks
• Touch Pads
 Head
Mouse
 Mouse Emulation
 Touch Screen
 Screen Hotspots
Touchpad
Joystick Mouse
Penny and Giles Joystick Plus
Trackerball
Penny and Giles Trackball Plus
Zygo Head Mouse
Head Mouse
Switch Access
 Single/Double
Switch Input
 On Screen Keyboards
 Morse Code
Voice Recognition
 Discrete/Continuos
 Text
Input
 Hands Free
 Successful Use
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•
•
•
Speech Consistency
literacy Skills
Familiar with PCs
Patience!!!!!!!!
Text to Speech
 Text
to Speech output
 Talking computer.
Software Utilities
 Microsoft Accessibility
Features
 Abbreviation Expansion
 Word Prediction
 Macros
 Maths Tools
Accessibility Options
 “Sticky
Keys”
 “Filter Keys”
 “Toggle Keys”
 “Mouse Keys”
 “Easy Access” - for Macintosh
Microsoft Accessibility Wizard
Microsoft Magnifier
Accessible Web Design
 How
do we design for inclusion
 What are the Web Accessibility Guidelines
 Why do I need to know about them
Universal Design
 Inclusive
Design is good design
 Design for inclusion
 Everyone Benefits