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This document discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and various technologies that can help people with disabilities. It provides an overview of the ADA, including its purpose of prohibiting discrimination against those with disabilities. It also discusses definitions of disability, populations with disabilities in the US, disabilities covered by the ADA, and assistive technologies like closed captioning, screen readers, adaptive mice, and speech-to-text software that can help people access information.

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Cis 221 Ada

This document discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and various technologies that can help people with disabilities. It provides an overview of the ADA, including its purpose of prohibiting discrimination against those with disabilities. It also discusses definitions of disability, populations with disabilities in the US, disabilities covered by the ADA, and assistive technologies like closed captioning, screen readers, adaptive mice, and speech-to-text software that can help people access information.

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TECHNOLOGY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS Melissa Poyle.

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)


• Signed into law in 1990, compares to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
• Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities
• In all areas including:
• Jobs
• Schools
• Transportation
• All public/private places open to the general public

• Guarantees equal opportunity and the same rights for those with disabilities and
those without.
• Consists of five titles relating to different areas of life.
TITLE II
• Prohibits discrimination against disability at state and local
level.
• Enforced by the U.S Department of Justice.
• Outlines necessary steps to avoid discrimination and the
demand for efficient communication with hearing, vision and
speech disabilities.
• Applies to public transportation regulated through the U.S
Department of Transportation.
• Requires public entities to provide fixed route services and follow
requirements for proper space layout for wheelchair access.
DEFINITION OF DISABILITY
• In order to be protected under the ADA one must be defined disabled by the law in
one of these ways :

• A person has a physical or mental condition preventing them from major life activities,
• Such as walking, talking, hearing, seeing, learning.

• A person has a history of disability, such as cancer.

• A person is believed to have a physical or mental impairment that is expected to be long time and not
considered minor.
DISABILITY POPULATION
Disability Population in the U.S as of 2015
99.20%
1 94.60%
89.60%
0.9
0.8
0.7 64.60%
0.6
0.5
0.4 35.40%
0.3
0.2
10.40%
0.1 5.40%
0.80%
0
Under 5 years Ages 5-17 Ages 18-64 Ages 65 and up
Disabled Non-Disabled
DISABILITIES COVERED BY THE ADA
• Visual impairments. • Cerebral Palsy.

• Hearing or speech impairments.


• Epilepsy.
• Mental handicap.

• Wheelchair bound. • Multiple Sclerosis

• Cancer.
•Some mental health conditions.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
• Is known as any device to help compensate for an individuals learning disability.
• It does not eliminate the difficulties but can help overcome one by focusing on
strengths rather than weaknesses.
• Can help a child whose struggling in school become more independent and improve
skills in these areas:
• Listening
• Math
• Organization and memory
• Reading and writing

• Audio books and computer software are examples.


WHY CLOSED CAPTIONING (SUBTITLING)
• The display of text across a screen in order to provide a transcript of the audio.
• Is required for the deaf to have access to.
• Helpful in situations where the background is noisy or sound is unable to be played.
• Provides translation of the audio in a language more easily understood for the
viewer.
“ALT” TAG
• Adds a text description to an image on a web page,
it should be used on all images.
• Gives an image meaning and purpose.

• It provides the user with a text equivalent of the


image, for visual users the ”ALT” tag appears when an <img src=”CampLogo.gif
image is broken or when disabled. alt=”Camp 2011 logo”>

• It is used for Microsoft Office to add a title and


description field.
BLINKING/FLASHING CONTENT
• Content that is used that flickers of flashes should be avoided because it can cause
seizures.

• It can be distracting for the users and those around them.

• If content that flashes must be used there are way to be able to test the content to
make sure its at a safe level.

• If content flickers more then 3 times per second then it is considered unsafe.
READ&WRITE TOOL ON CHROME
• The read&write tool provides a wide variety of powerful support tools.
• It provides support in:
• Documents
• Web pages
• Common files in google drive (google docs, pdf files, and ePub & Kes)

• Can help students with disabilities:


• Has text-to-speech option that allows students to hear the words across the screen.
• Uses pictures with text to help explain definitions.
• Has speech-to-text option to help with proofreading and studying.
CRXMOUSE
• CRXmouse is used to help speed up productivity with navigation shortcuts.
• Simple mouse gestures
• Super drag
• Wheel gestures
• Rocker gestures

• Gives customizable mouse gestures, keystrokes, and shortcuts.


• Allows those who need the help to have an easier time with accessibly and saves
time.
SIP-AND-PUFF TECHNOLOGY
• A technology support that sends signals to devices
through the method of inhaling and exhaling through a
tube or straw.
• Inhaling (sipping) exhaling (puffing)

• Most commonly used amongst those who do not have


function of their hands.
• Typically quadriplegics and wheel chair bound.

• Allows control over a wheelchair and computer devices.


• Disabled students can use this method to control a
mouse on a computer and have access to one like any
other student.
GHOTIT
• Is a program used to help assist those with dyslexia and dysgraphia and help them
overcome their difficulties.
• The main point is to help those read, write, and be able to correct texts in English on
their own.
• Provides proper teachings on spelling, grammar, and punctuation, while also helps
increase writing speed.
• Has assistance to read text out loud with dual highlighting along with reading texts
with images for those who need extra assistance.
REFERENCES
• https://adata.org/learn-about-ada

•http://accessibility.psu.edu/images/imageshtml/

•http://www.orin.com/access/sip_puff/

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