Accessibility technologies for persons with disabilities

By nicolebremernash December 18, 2011, 10:28 PM PST

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Accessibility technologies for persons with disabilities

Accessibility tech for disabled persons: Camera Mouse

ntIf you don’t have experience selecting technologies that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, you might find that the best input will come from the affected employee. However, if your IT department wants ideas about what solutions are available, check out these 10 technologies.

ntCamera Mouse works with your computer’s camera to enable mouse input just by moving your head. Developed by researchers at Boston University and Boston College, Camera Mouse is a free software download.

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Accessibility tech for disabled persons: Braille Keyboard Stickers

ntBraille and large print keyboard stickers make standard keyboards more accessible for the visually impaired.

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Accessibility tech for disabled persons: QuadMouse

ntThe QuadMouse allows for computer input with the chin, lips, or tongue.

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Accessibility tech for disabled persons: Wheelchair accessible desk

ntWheelchair accessible desks feature easy to use raising and lowering mechanisms.

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Accessibility tech for disabled persons: CM-3 Conference Microphone

ntThe CM-3 conference microphone enhances the pick-up range of listening devices, making conference calls more accessible for persons with hearing loss.

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Accessibility tech for disabled persons: Keyboard Control Pedals

ntKeyboard input foot pedals reduce wrist stress and make computer keyboard input easier, even for those with carpal tunnel.

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Accessibility tech for disabled persons: BAT One-Handed Keyboard

ntThe BAT one-handed keyboard allows for great efficiency and more comfortable physical keyboard access.

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Accessibility tech for disabled persons: Proloquo2Go

ntProloquo2Go is communication-assistive software for those with difficulty speaking. It works with iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.

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