https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2 Cambridge Technical LVL2 en-us 2017-10-06 08:35:25 UTC 2025-10-13 10:53:30 UTC hello@padlet.com koopatronical https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/194592288 The Windows Ease of Access Center has a lot of useful settings for use on the computer to help the disabled or impaired.
It includes optimisation for the visually impaired,  setting up alternate input devices, mouse and keyboard adjustments, text or visual alternatives for sounds, start magnification and narration, and a lot of other settings.

]]> 2017-10-06 08:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/194592288 koopatronical https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/194596960 Braille are systematic dots which represent words, numbers, letters, and punctuation. Braille is made to be touched by the visually impaired, and is therefore used on blind keyboards.
There are also braille embossers, which print out braille code. Some embossers contain a mixture of ink and braille, to make the contents understandable for both impaired and non-impaired individuals.

]]> 2017-10-06 08:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/194596960 koopatronical https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/194599016 Large-Print Tactile Keyboards use large letters and features for visibility and navigation purposes.
Dots are included on keys to help individuals navigate their way across the keyboard, and often include inbuilt zoom scrolling mechanisms.]]> 2017-10-06 09:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/194599016 koopatronical https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/194603879 Magnification software can be downloaded to increase the size of text and graphics on the screen for easier viewing. These typically enlarge the area around the cursor.

Desktop video magnifiers are devices using a camera and display screen to enlarge printed material. 
 The camera connects to the display, so the user can magnify, focus, contrast, underline, and highlight  their point of interest. There are often other preferences as well.]]> 2017-10-06 09:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/194603879 koopatronical https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/195953438 Also known as automatic speech recognition, computer speech recognition, and speech to text, is software which translates what is spoken into text, for those incapable of using a keyboard.
These programs are often built into an operating system, found in software centres such as the Windows Ease of Access centre.]]> 2017-10-11 10:40:19 UTC https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/195953438 koopatronical https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/195958695 Speech synthesis is the opposite of speech recognition, as rather than translating speech to text it translates text to speech.
Similarly to speech recognition, speech synthesis is also used to support the visually impaired.]]> 2017-10-11 11:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/195958695 koopatronical https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196754686 Over-chair tables aren't handicap specific, and you'll find them for your bed as well, but they are very useful for the disabled too, due to their easy accessibility with wheelchairs.
As a result of this, you can find over-chair tables specifically made for desktop or laptop use.]]> 2017-10-13 11:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196754686 koopatronical https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196757633 These chairs help the disabled in their work regardless of what it is - and that includes information technology. 
A couple of companies specialise in this area, with some creating personalised chairs for customers.

]]> 2017-10-13 11:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196757633 koopatronical https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196760749 2017-10-13 11:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196760749 koopatronical https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196762811 Windows supports inbuilt on-screen keyboards on its operating systems, which can be accessed through the Ease of Access Centre.
On-screen keyboards allow you to type with a mouse, and increases visibility.]]> 2017-10-13 11:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196762811 koopatronical https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196770219 Muscle impulse has been used for a while in prosthesis, but more recent developments, such as the SpikerShield, have allowed muscle impulse readings to control computers for a wide arrange of things. ]]> 2017-10-13 12:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196770219 koopatronical https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196773272 The GlassOuse is a glasses-like device worn on the head, which acts as a mouse for those who can't use one.
Head movements are equivalent to moving a mouse with your hand, and the device sports a "bite click", which acts exactly as described.]]> 2017-10-13 12:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196773272 koopatronical https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196819972 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assistive_technology
https://backyardbrains.com/products/muscleSpikerShield
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/glassouse-the-world-s-first-assistive-mouse#/
http://www.mobilityworkchairs.co.uk/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braille
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech_recognition
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech_synthesis]]> 2017-10-13 14:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196819972 koopatronical https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196824850 2017-10-13 14:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196824850 koopatronical https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196824877 2017-10-13 14:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196824877 koopatronical https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196826405 2017-10-13 14:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196826405 koopatronical https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196826948 2017-10-13 14:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/koopatronical/cteclvl2/wish/196826948