Assistive Technology

Using Assistive technology is not just used by those with disabilities. It is used by all kinds of people to make their tasks on the web easier.

There are a wide range of assistive technology products used by website users:

Alternative keyboards- consists of smaller or larger than usual keys;
Braille embossers- changes computer text to Braille;
Electronic pointing devices- will control the cursor without hand usage;
Joysticks- used by hand, feet or chin;
Light signaller- informs user through the use of light signals;
On-screen keyboards;
Reading tools- designed to make text-based materials more accessible;
Refreshable Braille displays;
Screen enlargers/ magnifiers- enlarges parts of the screen;
Screen Readers- speak the content of the website; Sip-and-puff systems- activated by inhaling or exhaling;
Speech synthesizers- speak out information;
Touch screens- allows user to directly touch computer screen;
Trackballs- balls that can move the cursor;
Voice recognition programmes- allows user to make commands through their voice instead of a keyboard or mouse;
Wands and sticks- attached to head, mouth or chin.

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