Computer Access Aids
Hardware and software products that enables persons with disabilities to access, interact with, and use computers at home, work or school. Includes modified or alternate keyboards, switches activated by pressure, touch screens, special software, voice to text software, etc. Common sub-categories are:
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Alternative Input Devices
Includes alternative and adaptive keyboards, expanded keyboards, Keyguards, alternative and ergonomic mouse/pointing systems, head-operated pointing devices, Eyeglaze pointing devices, mouth/tongue pointing devices, Morse code input devices, brain-actuated pointing devices, switches, touch screens, voice input systems, speech-to-text software, voice recognition/voice command software, dictation software, on-screen keyboards, cursor enlargement software, ergonomic computer-based equipment, etc. -
Alternative Output Devices
Computer-based output devices that generally enable Blind and Vision impaired persons to use or interact with a computer. Includes Braille display/output devices, Braille embosser/printers, screen reading software, screen magnification/enlargement software, large print monitor, etc. -
Accessible Software
Includes software applications adapted for children and adults with disabilities, operating system accessibility options, accessible web browsers, etc. -
Universal Design
Design methods, techniques and guidelines for making computers and their applications fully accessible to people with disabilities.
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