elizabeth mattern november 13, 2012 ann gruenberg ece 405
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Assisted Technology ProjectCOMPUTERS/KEYBOARDSLARGE PRINT KEYBOARDS
Elizabeth MatternNovember 13, 2012
Ann GruenbergECE 405
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Invented in 1822 by Charles Babbage Capable of computing several sets of numbers “Difference Engine” Since then has evolved in becoming more
technologically advanced and accessible to people of all ages, and abilities…
First Computer?
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Helpful for those with mobility challenges
Low Muscle Control in Hands
(such as tremors or spastic movements)Cerebral Palsy
Speech/visual impairment
Computers/Keyboards
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Track Ball Mouse (minimize movement in
hands) Adaptive Keyboard (suit child’s abilities,
connection to consonants/vowels) Keyboard Guards (provide so that way students
do not hit an incorrect key/spill) Voice Recognition Software (interprets spoken
words to text) Speech Synthesizer
Visual Output (learn based on what they see)
How is it helpful?
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Helpful for those with:
Low visionBlindness
Cerebral Visual Impairment
Computers/Keyboards
Large Print Keyboard
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Bright coloring
High contrast of colors Bold, big letters
Easy to read Braille on keys/braille stickers for keys
How is it helpful?
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Bibliography
Pictures:http://aramedia.com/kb-lpcompare.jpg
http://www.aidis.org/images/stories/reviews/Accuratus_keyboard/kyb-monhivis-usb.jpg
http://www-cs-faculty.stanford.edu/~eroberts/courses/soco/projects/2005-06/accessibility/Braille%20Big%20Keyboard.jpg
http://www.gd-wholesale.com/userimg/17/3617i1/silicone-keyboard-cover-gw-0002-818.jpg
Text: http://www.wati.org/content/supports/free/pdf/Ch12-Vision.pdf
http://webaim.org/articles/motor/assistivehttps://www.washington.edu/doit/CareerN/adaptive.html
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000984.htm