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Assisted Technology Project Computers/Keyboards Large Print Keyboards. Elizabeth Mattern November 13, 2012 Ann Gruenberg ECE 405 . First Computer?. Invented in 1822 by Charles Babbage Capable of computing several sets of numbers “Difference Engine”
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Assisted Technology ProjectComputers/KeyboardsLarge Print Keyboards Elizabeth Mattern November 13, 2012 Ann Gruenberg ECE 405
First Computer? • 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…
Computers/Keyboards • Helpful for those with mobility challenges Low Muscle Control in Hands (such as tremors or spastic movements) Cerebral Palsy Speech/visual impairment
How is it helpful? • 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)
Computers/KeyboardsLarge Print Keyboard • Helpful for those with: Low vision Blindness Cerebral Visual Impairment
How is it helpful? • Bright coloring • High contrast of colors • Bold, big letters • Easy to read • Braille on keys/braille stickers for keys
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/assistive https://www.washington.edu/doit/CareerN/adaptive.html http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000984.htm