TechDis Assistive Technology Boxes

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TechDis Assistive Technology Boxes

• The Access Pyramid
• Producing Solutions for Individuals

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Access Technology Problems and Solutions

• Input Equipment Alternatives to the Keyboard and
  Mouse
• Trackballs,
• Joysticks,
• Switching systems,
• Keyguards,
• Head Pointing systems,
• Positioning aids,
• Special keyboards,
• Graphic pads,
• Braille input and output devices.

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Access Technology Problems and Solutions

• Software that helps
• Onscreen Keyboards.
• Word Prediction Software.
• Screen Readers for the Blind.
• Reading Assistance Software.
• Speech Recognition Systems.
• Windows Accessibility Software.

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What to use?

• Three factors in a solution
• Does it work?
• Is it the most economic use of effort and time?
• Will the learner use it?

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Is it Economic of Time?

• Access Speed
• The time it takes to do something
• Input a character.
• Click a button.
• Choose an option.

FASTER
The Access Pyramid
SLOWER
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Is it Economic of Effort?
Less Effort
The Access Pyramid
Effort The work needed to achieve the same result
More Effort
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The Access Pyramid
Positioning Aids.
Keyboard and Mouse
Keyguards.
Trackballs.
Joysticks.
Special Keyboards.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Mouse Keys.
Voice Control.
Onscreen Keyboards.
Head Pointing.
Switches.
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Will the learner use it?

• Every learner is different.
• They need tailored solutions.

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Special Keyboards
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Positioning Solutions
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MouseKeys