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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

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Software & Hardware

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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

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OCR Software

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Software & Hardware

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OCR Software

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Software & Hardware

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Document Readers

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Braille Technologies

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Braille Display

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Braille Technologies

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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

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Low Vision Aids

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Talking Book Technologies

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Talking Book Technologies

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Digital Talking Book Player (RFB&D)

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Talking Book Technologies

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Talking Book Cassette Player Recorder (RFB&D)

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Retinal Implants

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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

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Cochlear Implants

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Induction Loop Systems

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Infrared Systems

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Personal FM Amplification

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Sound Field FM Systems

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Other Technologies

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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

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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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CECS 6220Spring 2005