Computer Access
Young children with disabilities are sometimes left out of the information highway due to difficulties with easily accessing computer hardware and learning how to navigate software programs through trial and error and casual observation.
Computer programs and peripherals provide tools for young children with disabilities to engage in literacy-rich learning activities typically out of their reach due to limitation of access.
Types of Assistive Technology Used:
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Low Technology -
Mouse house
Description: Handmade container for the mouse
Uses: Creates a larger platform for mouse click
Pointers
Description: Alternative to finger pointing
Uses: Provides an alternative way for mouse or touchscreen pointing
Mid Technology -
Touchpad
Description: Touch-sensitive pad usually found on laptops but averrable as external devices
Uses: User brushes his or hand/fingers across the pad to move the mouse
Touchscreen
Description: Screen attaches to computer screen
Uses: Touch-sensitive screen allows direct touch to the computer program.
USB switch interface
Description: Multiple outlets for switch plug-ins
Uses: Interface allows for using switches to activate the cursor
High Technology -
Eye-gaze mouse
Description: Uses eyes to move cursor on the screen
Uses: Provides users with functional eye movement to control the cursor.
Mouse house
Description: Handmade container for the mouse
Uses: Creates a larger platform for mouse click
Pointers
Description: Alternative to finger pointing
Uses: Provides an alternative way for mouse or touchscreen pointing
Mid Technology -
Touchpad
Description: Touch-sensitive pad usually found on laptops but averrable as external devices
Uses: User brushes his or hand/fingers across the pad to move the mouse
Touchscreen
Description: Screen attaches to computer screen
Uses: Touch-sensitive screen allows direct touch to the computer program.
USB switch interface
Description: Multiple outlets for switch plug-ins
Uses: Interface allows for using switches to activate the cursor
High Technology -
Eye-gaze mouse
Description: Uses eyes to move cursor on the screen
Uses: Provides users with functional eye movement to control the cursor.