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Assistive Technology in the Classroom: Enhancing the School Experiences of Students with Disabilities

Third Edition

Chapter 9

Assistive Technology for Accessing Computers and Mobile Devices

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Low-Tech Adaptations

Keyboard labels

Selecting/Pointing devices

Keyguards

Moisture guards

Alternate Inputs: Mouse Alternatives

Keyboard Shortcuts

Trackballs

Joysticks

Touch Screens

Head Pointing Systems

Eye Gaze Systems

Alternative Keyboards

Expanded Keyboards

Mini-keyboards

Keyboards for mobile devices

One-Handed Keyboards

On-Screen Keyboards

Single Switches

Speech Recognition

Single Switch Scanning (1 of 2)

Switch: Hardware device that emulates inputs such as mouse click or “enter”

Scanning: Selection method in which highlighter moves from item to item in an on-screen array

Single Switch Scanning (2 of 2)

Pro: often the only means of computer access available to individuals with severe physical disabilities.

Con: is be extremely slow

Speech Recognition

Enter text into computer using a microphone

Requires:

Powerful computer

Quiet environment

Training of voice files

Student must be able to multi-task

Alternative Output Options

Screen Magnification

Screen Readers

Refreshable Braille

Braille Embossers

Module 8 Open Book Review Chapters 8 and 9

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