https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1 en-us 2017-10-12 07:44:33 UTC 2025-10-24 01:49:08 UTC hello@padlet.com jacksmith4434 https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196306177 a hearing aid is a small electronic device that you wear in or behind your ear. it amplifies sound so that people who can not hear very well are able to hear sounds clearer and louder, it contains a microphone, amplifier and a speaker ]]> 2017-10-12 07:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196306177 jacksmith4434 https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196307177 a braille keyboard is a specialist input device that allows the user to enter text in braille, this is specifically designed for those who are visually impaired. ]]> 2017-10-12 07:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196307177 jacksmith4434 https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196307751 ease of access allows users with with special requirements to use a computer easily. There are a number of features that give users a easier time using the computer. 
Narrator: lets the user hear what they are typing and the narrator speaks out what they are viewing. Magnifier: this allows the user to enlarge sections of the screen so they can see what they are viewing larger. This is for those who have a hard time seeing things normally. 
High contrast: this allows the people with visual impairments to see different items on the screen, the user is able to change the contrast theme. 
closed captions: this allows for subtitles to be shown on the screen this is for those who have a hard time hearing sounds, this is mainly used in videos. keyboard and mouse: this allows the user to have an on screen keyboard and they can turn on useful features such as sticky keys and toggle keys. 
other options: in this part this is were find mostly visual options, here you can choose to have animations switched off and also adjust cursor thickness and you can turn on visual notifications for sounds.

]]> 2017-10-12 07:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196307751 jacksmith4434 https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196310342 This allows users with physically disabilities to use neural impulses and muscle impulses to control a computer. it works by using electrical impulses from muscle contractions and it convert emg signals which are present on the skin. This allows the user to control the computer.]]> 2017-10-12 08:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196310342 jacksmith4434 https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196311774 Predictive text suggests words that the user may wish to insert into a text or document etc. The predictions are based on the context of other words in the text or document.]]> 2017-10-12 08:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196311774 jacksmith4434 https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196312448 Voice recognition is an alternative to typing on a keyboard. this is used by those who may not be able to type physically. it works by using your voice to put words onto your text or document, this means those who have physical disabilities can speak what they want to say. ]]> 2017-10-12 08:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196312448 jacksmith4434 https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196313356 it is a free program that allows you to control the mouse on a windows computer by moving your head, this is useful for those with physical disabilities that leaves them unable to manually control the mouse. ]]> 2017-10-12 08:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196313356 jacksmith4434 https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196314104 a foot controlled mouse allows the user with physical disabilities to control the mouse with their foot, it works by using two segments one for the cursor and the other is used to click or select shortcuts. It works by using a cable that runs from the mouse and plugs into the USB port. ]]> 2017-10-12 08:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196314104 jacksmith4434 https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196320052 The equipment is worn on the head of the user and have a presser that allows you to touch the keyboard or screen without obstructing your vision. they are used by people who can not touch with the screen or keyboard with their hands.]]> 2017-10-12 08:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196320052 jacksmith4434 https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196322003 This allows wheelchair users to comfortably sit at the table because the height of the table can be adjusted to the wheelchair users height. The height can be easily adjusted.]]> 2017-10-12 08:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196322003 jacksmith4434 https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196323854 The tray allows the user to easily place a laptop onto the tray so that they can work close up to their laptop or other devices. ]]> 2017-10-12 08:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jacksmith4434/mbheh4q1ax1/wish/196323854