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Accessibility Devices - Coggle Diagram
Accessibility Devices
Motor accessibility devices
Foot mouse
A foot mouse is a computer input device that lets you move the cursor and click using feet instead of hands hands
Sip & puff device
A sip and puff device is an assistive technology that lets people control digital devices or mobility equipment using air pressure from their mouth
Head pointers
an assistive technology tool that allows people with limited or no use of their hands to interact with computers, touchscreens, or physical objects This can be done by nodding their head
Visual accessibility devices
Keyboard overlays
These overlays help people with visual difficulties read the keyboard letters at a larger or more clearer way. They include larger characters, braille or symbols of recognition
Braille Keyboard
A keyboard accessible for blind or partially sighted people
Braille printer
A printer that prints out pieces of paper with braille engraved onto the paper. It is done by needles poking dots into the paper in forms of braille
Braille Display
An assistive technology device that converts digital text into dynamic, tactile braille
Adapted keyboards (large keys)
Larger keys on a keyboard help those who are short sighted as they are more legible to read.
Screen magnifiers
Screen magnifiers are an accessible feature to most smart devices that allow users with visual impairments to be able to enlarge screens or text to make it more legible
Screen readers/narrators
These are accessible features where an automated voice reads out selected text on a device, This helps those who struggle with sight to be able to read what is written or typed in front of them.
Modified user interface
This is a feature that allows users to change screens or images to a high contrast colour to help with visual or dyslexic issues.
OCR software
a technology that converts physical paper documents, handwritten notes, scanned files, and image-only PDFs into machine-readable, searchable, and editable digital text
Auditory accessibility devices
Speech recognition software
This feature allows users to speak into a microphone where a device is able to convert it into text so people hard of hearing can hear what others are saying.
OCR software
a technology that converts physical paper documents, handwritten notes, scanned files, and image-only PDFs into machine-readable, searchable, and editable digital text
Text to speech
Text to speech converts written or typed text to convert it into audio.
Touch screens/ on-screen keyboards
Touch screens and on screen keyboards allow users to be able to type and message on smart devices such as smartphones and smart tablets. This touch screen could be used with a finger or stylus.