Adaptive Technology Presented by: Andrew Love. Blindness and Computer Use In this Article:  It is hard for people to use a computer if they are blind.

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Adaptive Technology Presented by: Andrew Love

Blindness and Computer Use In this Article:  It is hard for people to use a computer if they are blind.  It is proven that it can be done.  The computer will “speak” what the screen says  The computer will put out on a board hooked to the computer in Braille  Printers can put out hard copies for the blind

Benefits Benefits of the Computer Speaking : People can just sit back and listen.People can just sit back and listen. Its even possible to hear it through headphonesIts even possible to hear it through headphones Benefits for the Braille Output Does not disturb the people around that personDoes not disturb the people around that person Benefits for “Hard Copy” Can take it out of the class or room.Can take it out of the class or room. Can studyCan study Can have it available at all timesCan have it available at all times

The Drawbacks and Limitations Drawbacks of the Speaking Procedure Disturbs anyone around that computer.Disturbs anyone around that computer. Drawbacks of the Braille Machine The Braille reader has to be an expert at reading with BrailleThe Braille reader has to be an expert at reading with Braille Drawbacks of the “Hard Copy” There are none. You have the copy in your hand, Easy to understand!There are none. You have the copy in your hand, Easy to understand!

My Piece of Adaptive Technology