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Adaptive Technology

Adaptive Technology. IBM Improves Equality of Access For Disabled Users With A New Web Browser And “Invisible Accessibility”. Summary of Article in the Context of Adaptive Technology Certain disabilities making using computers difficult

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Adaptive Technology

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  1. Adaptive Technology IBM Improves Equality of Access For Disabled Users With A New Web Browser And “Invisible Accessibility”

  2. Summary of Article in the Context of Adaptive Technology • Certain disabilities making using computers difficult • IBM recently developed the Easy Web Browser and Invisible Accessibility. • Many companies implement the Easy Web Browser for customer and employee use

  3. Uses and Functions of Easy Web Browser and Invisible Accessibility • Easy Web Browser • Intended for users with impaired vision. • converts text to speech • 12 languages • allows for the customization of color and contrast • allows the page to zoom in or out

  4. Invisible Accessibility • Software that allows users with dexterity problems to use computers • Uses algorithms to determine deliberate from accidental movement. • Allows extra time between the processing of keystrokes.

  5. Limitations • The Easy Web Browser only recognizes 12 languages. • Is not designed for completely blind users. • Use of a mouse is required. • Software is expensive • Companies can expect to pay between $25,000 and $250,000.

  6. The Easy Web Browser http://www.pcworld.com/article/130300/ibm_technology_helps_disabled_surf_the_web.html

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