Cloud Computing & Learning Disabilities

Cloud Computing & Learning

DisabilitiesAt

CSUN 2011By Shilpi Kapoor,

BarrierBreak Technologies

Challenges of LD Reading Writing Language Communication Math

In addition, might face Visual Challenges.

Tools for LD Reading Tools Speech Synthesizers/ Screen Readers Word Prediction Tools Proof reading programs Abbreviation expanders Symbol learning tools And these are just a few..

Problem as we see it… Too many tools Too many different concepts to learn Difficult to keep adjusting to different

environments Setting up customization Needs change over a period

Cloud is the answer… One login Multiple tools in one Customization settings stored in the cloud Can be extended as per user requirements Can be extended beyond the browsing

experience

Web Assist Toolbar

Web Assist Features Speech

Point and Read Read Page Read Paragraph Jump Headings

Prediction Word Prediction Synonyms Thesaurus

Symbols Point and See Page in Symbols

Page Customization Features Zoom In / Out Linear or Columnar

View Disable CSS / User

Style Sheets

Additional Web Assist Features Speech

Multiple speech synthesizers Speed

Dictionaries Create or Share User

Dictionary Provide Topic Specific

Dictionaries Symbols

Create or Share User Libraries Provide Topic Specific

Dictionaries

Environments for Web Assist Plugin for browsers Will be extended as a software as a

service for Windows and Mobile Environments

Let Technology be Inclusive!

Visual

Hearing

Mobility

Learning

Elderly

Accessible Web Development

POUR Accessibility Testing

Accessible PDF Conversion

Digital Talking Book Conversion

Where to contact me?email: shilpi@barrierbreak.comoffice: +91-22-2686 0485/6

Connect with me at: Shilpi_Kapoor

Thank you for listening

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