Accessibility technologies for persons with disabilities
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Accessibility tech for disabled persons: Camera Mouse
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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ntRelated TechRepublic post: Meeting the needs of injured and disabled employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act
