Question

describe the features of devices that promote access to listening and print

My major is rehabilitation services. the class is assistuve technology. the book is assistive technology for people with disabilities

Answer 1

Devices that promote access to listening and print uses different kinds of assistive technologies which includes mainly :-

• Text to speech software
• Graphic organizers
• Assistive listening systems
• Sip - and - Puff systems
• Proofreading softwares
• Math tools

Features of these devices are :-

1. It allow users to hear what is on the screen instead of reading it. Which helps to person with blind or low-vision.
2. High contrast themes.
3. Enlarged cursors which makes easier for person with limited vision.
4. Closed-captioning helps deaf persons to convey audio information in visual form.
5. Screen magnifiers helps to ensure the content on the screen always appears magnified.
6. Switch devices allow people to control technology with very small motions such as puff of breath or a head movement.It helps person with limited mobility.
7. Mono audio systems transmit right and left audio signals through both earbuds and headphones so persons with limited hearing in one ear will not miss part of what they are listening to.