1. Elizabeth Mattern November 13, 2012 Ann Gruenberg ECE 405

2.   Invented in 1822 by Charles Babbage  Capable of computing several sets of numbers  “Difference Engine”  Since then has evolved in becoming more technologically advanced and accessible to people of all ages, and abilities… First Computer?

3.   Helpful for those with mobility challenges Low Muscle Control in Hands (such as tremors or spastic movements) Cerebral Palsy Speech/visual impairment Computers/Keyboards

4.   Track Ball Mouse (minimize movement in hands)  Adaptive Keyboard (suit child’s abilities, connection to consonants/vowels)  Keyboard Guards (provide so that way students do not hit an incorrect key/spill)  Voice Recognition Software (interprets spoken words to text)  Speech Synthesizer  Visual Output (learn based on what they see) How is it helpful?

6.   Helpful for those with: Low vision Blindness Cerebral Visual Impairment Computers/Keyboards Large Print Keyboard

7.   Bright coloring  High contrast of colors  Bold, big letters  Easy to read  Braille on keys/braille stickers for keys How is it helpful?

9. Pictures: http://aramedia.com/kb-lpcompare.jpg http://www.aidis.org/images/stories/reviews/Accuratus_keyboard/kyb-monhivis- usb.jpg http://www.aidis.org/images/stories/reviews/Accuratus_keyboard/kyb-monhivis- usb.jpg http://www-cs-faculty.stanford.edu/~eroberts/courses/soco/projects/2005- 06/accessibility/Braille%20Big%20Keyboard.jpg http://www-cs-faculty.stanford.edu/~eroberts/courses/soco/projects/2005- 06/accessibility/Braille%20Big%20Keyboard.jpg http://www.gd-wholesale.com/userimg/17/3617i1/silicone-keyboard-cover-gw- 0002-818.jpg http://www.gd-wholesale.com/userimg/17/3617i1/silicone-keyboard-cover-gw- 0002-818.jpgText: http://www.wati.org/content/supports/free/pdf/Ch12-Vision.pdf http://webaim.org/articles/motor/assistive https://www.washington.edu/doit/CareerN/adaptive.html http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000984.htm