Assisted Technology ProjectCOMPUTERS/KEYBOARDSLARGE PRINT KEYBOARDS

Elizabeth MatternNovember 13, 2012

Ann GruenbergECE 405

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?

Helpful for those with mobility challenges

Low Muscle Control in Hands

(such as tremors or spastic movements)Cerebral Palsy

Speech/visual impairment

Computers/Keyboards

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?

Helpful for those with:

Low visionBlindness

Cerebral Visual Impairment

Computers/Keyboards

Large Print Keyboard

Bright coloring

High contrast of colors Bold, big letters

Easy to read Braille on keys/braille stickers for keys

How is it helpful?

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