Explain why the use of Specialist softwear inproves assessibility to IT communication. by https://padlet.com/ashleigh_lovatt/plfgrxbzqytm Made with whimsy en-us 2016-10-17 09:52:10 UTC 2026-03-13 15:13:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Braille Keyboard ashleigh_lovatt https://padlet.com/ashleigh_lovatt/plfgrxbzqytm/wish/131075651

A braille keyboard is a device a person can connect to the computer via blue tooth. This keyboard is mainly used by those who are visually impaired. Once they have entered the text from the keyboard, it will be sent to the computer. 

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]]> 2016-10-17 10:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleigh_lovatt/plfgrxbzqytm/wish/131075651 Foot Mouse ashleigh_lovatt https://padlet.com/ashleigh_lovatt/plfgrxbzqytm/wish/131077280
A foot mouse is used by those who have little or no control is their hands or arms. A foot mouse is very similar to a normal mouse, it can select and search through programs on the computer. Foot mice have two parts, one used for selecting, the second is to control the cursor.

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A puff-sip switch is where a tube is placed in a person’s mouth. They will either sip or blow into the tube, which will turn a switch the tube is connected to, on or off. The switch is usually connected to a computer. It is useful for those who have little movement in their body.

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Predictive text is more common on tablet computers and mobile phones. Predictive text allows words to be entered by only typing a few letters of the word. This allows people to type fast and helps those who struggle with typing. People who find it hard to type will often be slow, however with predictive text, they can start to type faster.

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Joy sticks are were often used for gaming on computers and consoles. They can be used as a cursor controller on computers. In games, they are mainly used to pilot aircraft's.

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Camera mouse:

Camera mouse is a downloadable program designed for those with disabilities. The camera mouse works by having a camera on the computer, facing the person who is control. They just have to move their head and the mouse on the screen will move in the direction their head moved it.


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Puff-Suck switch is a tube placed in someone’s mouth connected to a switch. They can either turn the switch on or off by puffing into the tube or sucking into the tube. 

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]]> 2016-10-17 10:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleigh_lovatt/plfgrxbzqytm/wish/131082846 Specialized Computer Chairs. ashleigh_lovatt https://padlet.com/ashleigh_lovatt/plfgrxbzqytm/wish/131085081 Specialized Computer Chairs:

Computer chairs can be specialized for any kind of need. This often helps people with disabilities, such as people with back problems, shoulder problems, leg problems or many other physical problems with their bodies to sit up straight and work at the computer without being in too much pain.


]]> 2016-10-17 11:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleigh_lovatt/plfgrxbzqytm/wish/131085081 Ease of Access ashleigh_lovatt https://padlet.com/ashleigh_lovatt/plfgrxbzqytm/wish/131086403 Ease Of Access is a program on windows that helps people with different things. Ease of Access can make your screen larger, hear text from the screen and much more. It’s useful for people who have a disability, such as vision problems, hearing problems and if they find it difficult typing on the keyboard.
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]]> 2016-10-31 11:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleigh_lovatt/plfgrxbzqytm/wish/134174700 Voice Recognition ashleigh_lovatt https://padlet.com/ashleigh_lovatt/plfgrxbzqytm/wish/134175699 Voice Recognition is a software for the computer that allows a person to speak to the computer through a mic to dictate what writing is input onto the computer. This is useful for people who find it difficult to type words, people with dyslexia, or people who can't type due to disabilities. This can be used on any kind of technical device.
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