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Article Submitted by: Maria Lopez
Thursday, 18 March 2010
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People with disabilities have more barriers to conquer than the average person. Opportunities are often harder to come by because of the limits imposed on them. Quadriplegics for example may have a hard time in a normal school because although there are facilities for disabled individuals, it is often inadequate and not specifically designed for them. There are many brave, determined, and successful people with disabilities but we all know there are more of them with potential skills not fully realized. Technology is being utilized everyday to raise the standard of living among people with disabilities. They use technology to live free and independent lives. Software learning solutions is one tool that they can use to increase their skills and utilize their potential. Technology enhanced learning has gone further than just reading text on the screen. Development in video, animation and multimedia in general has led to a more interactive user friendly interface where learners will be engaged in a variety of activities especially developed for their type of disability. The development of different assistive technology like voice recognition, text to speech, and hardware modifications also contributed to the accessibility of technologically-enhanced learning for the disabled. Who uses it? Blind Visually impaired students are now using screen-reading programs to read the text on the screen. A synthesized voice can describe images as well as read contents on websites. There are a number of software applications available on the market from renowned developers like Microsoft and Apple that provide solutions for the blind. Deaf The use of video tutorials is helpful for a more personal feel than reading text on the screen. There are online tutorials offered by universities where instructors are communicating via sign language and students can post their own videos when giving feedback. Autistic Children Traditional classroom settings are usually hard for autistic children. Autistic children are socially-challenged and can easily be distracted by their surroundings. Although there are special schools for special children, statistics show that they rarely ever finish school and graduate. Technology-enhanced learning is ideal for children with autism. Since it can be facilitated at home, children are free from distractions and can focus and set their own pace. Physically-impaired Since technology improves everyday, computer scientists and engineers have come up with a variety of solutions to aid patients bound in wheelchairs like quadriplegics and patients with neurological disorders who can't move their limbs. Voice recognition software is improving to give these patients a chance at things we take for granted. Patients can enter text and command the computer by using their voice. The development in voice recognition software paves the way for accessibility in virtual environments. Software learning solutions can be custom-made for each disability. Depending on their unique disability like mobility, visual, audio and mental, the developers can come up with the more appropriate interface for the users. Hardware requirements should also be taken into account especially for the blind and the physically impaired. This innovative and technologically enhanced subject delivery helps people with disabilities overcome barriers by providing a safe learning environment where they can concentrate on developing their skills and realizing their potentials. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
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