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CECS 6220, Spring 2005
Adaptive Technology for the Visually & Hearing Impaired
Les M. Lunce
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Presentation Notes
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Contents
l Essential Information Sourcesl Focusl Issuesl Adaptive TechnologylVisually Impaired / BlindlHearing Impaired / Deaf
lOn the NetlMy Solutions
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Information Sources
Texas Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services (DARS)http://www.dars.state.tx.us/
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Divisions• Rehabilitation Services• Blind Services• Early Childhood Intervention• Disability Determination Services• Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services
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Focus
l Adaptive Technology for Blind and Visually Impairedl Adaptive Technology for Deaf and
Hearing Impaired
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Issues
lCostl Technical SupportlUsabilityl Portabilityl Location
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Visually Impaired / Blind
l Software & HardwarelDocument & Screen Readers, OCRl Braille Technologiesl Video Magnifiersl Kurzweil Systemsl Low Vision Aidsl Talking Book TechnologieslRetinal Implants
Contents Hearing Impaired / Deaf
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Software & Hardware
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
l Large Monitor, 17”+l Large Fontsl Trackball
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Software & Hardware
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
Accessibility Options
Windows
Macintosh
Linux
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Software & Hardware
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
ScreenMagnifier(ZoomText)
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Software & Hardware
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
ScreenReader(Jaws,Dragon)
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Software & Hardware
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
OCR Software
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Software & Hardware
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
OCR Software
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Software & Hardware
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
Document Readers
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Braille Technologies
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
Braille Display
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Braille Technologies
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
Braille Printer (embosser) & Input
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Braille Technologies
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
BrailleTranslationSoftware(Duxbury)
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Braille Technologies
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
Braille Computer Display
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Video Magnifiers
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
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Kurzweil Systems
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
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Low Vision Aids
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
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Talking Book Technologies
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
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Talking Book Technologies
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
Digital Talking Book Player (RFB&D)
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Talking Book Technologies
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
Talking Book Cassette Player Recorder (RFB&D)
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Retinal Implants
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
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Hearing Impaired / Deaf
lCochlear Implantsl Induction Loop Systemsl Infrared (Light Wave) Systemsl Personal FM Amplification Systemsl Sound Field FM SystemslOther Technologies
Contents Visually Impaired / Blind
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Cochlear Implants
Contents Hearing Impaired / Deaf
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Induction Loop Systems
Contents Hearing Impaired / Deaf
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Infrared Systems
Contents Hearing Impaired / Deaf
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Personal FM Amplification
Contents Hearing Impaired / Deaf
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Sound Field FM Systems
Contents Hearing Impaired / Deaf
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Other Technologies
Contents Hearing Impaired / Deaf
TelemaxTelephoneCoupler
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On The Net
Bobby http://bobby.watchfire.com/bobby/html/en/in
dex.jsp
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Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act http://www.section508.gov/
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On The Net - Vision
Adaptive Technology for Visually Impaired Personshttp://www.jmk.su.se/global99/access/visual/techvis.html
The Eye: Information About Vision Loss & Blindnesshttp://www.99main.com/~charlief/vi/adaptive.html
Adaptive Technology for the Visually Impairedhttp://www.ed.uiuc.edu/courses/edpsy490az-Sp96/atl.html
Adaptive/Assistive Technology Listhttp://www.mtsu.edu/~adatech/equipment.html
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On The Net - Hearing
Hearing Impairmentshttp://www.bamaed.ua.edu/spe300/hearing_iimpair
ments.html
Preparing the Classroomhttp://www.cochlear.com/Recipients/542.asp
Induction Loop & Infrared Systems: A Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
http://www.rnid.org.uk/html/factsheets/equip_the_domestic_loop_system_a_guide_for_hearing_aid_users.htm
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On The Net - Vision & Hearing
An Introduction to Infrared Technology: Applications in the Home, Classroom, Workplace, and Beyond
http://trace.wisc.edu/docs/ir_intro/ir_intro.htm
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My Solutions
lDocument Reader Softwarel Talking Book & RFB&D Technologyl Large Monitorl Large FontlOCRl Trackballl Polycom
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The End
CECS 6220Spring 2005