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What is Assistive Technologies

Chapter 10
Handbook of Research on Web Information Systems Quality
Technologies that provides greater independence for people with disabilities by enabling them to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing, by providing enhancements to or changed methods of interacting with the technology needed to accomplish such tasks. The most relevant assistive technologies are: screen magnifiers, screen readers, voice recognition software, alternative keyboards and alternative pointing devices.
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Web Accessibility
Carlos García Moreno (Indra, Spain)
Copyright: © 2008 |Pages: 18
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-847-5.ch010
Abstract
This chapter faces the Web accessibility issue from the perspective of Web Information Systems Quality, which is the main topic of the handbook. The closed relation between both issues (and also standard Web technologies) will be explained. It will be proven that Web accessibility does not imply any extra effort; it is a consequence of good development and design practices. In order to achieve this objective the basic topics related to Web accessibility will be defined and necessary introductory information will be exposed, in order to set the basis for the understanding of the points of discussion, which form the main content of the chapter. Also, some benefits of Web accessibility will be proven and the myths related to Web accessibility will be refuted. By the end of the chapter, the future trends and the newest standard Web technologies that have been designed, taking into account Web accessibility needs, will be introduced.
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Chapter 12
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 3.0: Empowering Visually Impaired Learners With Inclusive Web Design
Assistive technologies are tools and systems designed to assist individuals with disabilities in various tasks and activities. They compensate for limitations and challenges faced by people with disabilities, promoting their independence and access to information. These technologies support individuals with visual, hearing, physical, cognitive, and communication impairments. Examples include screen readers, hearing aids, wheelchairs, AAC devices, and specialized software. Assistive technologies bridge the gap between individuals with disabilities and their environment, enabling them to interact, communicate, learn, and perform daily activities. They are essential for promoting inclusivity, accessibility, and equal opportunities for people with disabilities.
Published in Chapter: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 3.0: Empowering Visually Impaired Learners With Inclusive Web Design; From: Closing the Educational Achievement Gap for Students With Learning Disabilities
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Chapter 6
A Review of Interventions with Assistive Technologies for Patients with Cognitive Impairment
The technologies and in essence the electronic and electrical systems – also underlying the role of communication systems here - that utilize mathematical processes in order to analyze, monitor, supervise and test real time digital data and/or real time electrical signals.
Published in Chapter: A Review of Interventions with Assistive Technologies for Patients with Cognitive Impairment; From: Handbook of Research on Innovations in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia
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Chapter 1
Assistive Technologies Transforming the Lives of Learners With Disabilities in Higher Education: The South African University Context
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Chapter 95
Web Accessibility
Assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices and technologies that promote independence for people with disabilities by enabling them to perform tasks that otherwise they are unable to achieve, or may have difficulty accomplishing.
Published in Chapter: Web Accessibility; From: Encyclopedia of Internet Technologies and Applications
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Chapter 4
Assistive Technology to Promote the Independence and Quality of Life of People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Selective Review
Assistive Technology (AT) is a technology that includes assistive, adaptive and rehabilitation devices for people with disabilities, including the process used in the selection, detection and use of them. Assistive technology promotes greater independence by allowing people to perform tasks that they were previously unable to accomplish, or who had great difficulty in accomplishing, by providing improvements or by changing the methods of interaction with the technology needed to perform those tasks. Assistive technology products are designed to provide additional accessibility to people with physical or cognitive difficulties, impairments, and disabilities.
Published in Chapter: Assistive Technology to Promote the Independence and Quality of Life of People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Selective Review; From: Analyzing Multidisciplinary Uses and Impact of Innovative Technologies
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Chapter 13
Remediation and Assistive Technologies for Communication Deficits in Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Technologies that serve primarily to assist users in specific tasks, as opposed to training them in those tasks (cf. remediation technologies).
Published in Chapter: Remediation and Assistive Technologies for Communication Deficits in Autistic Spectrum Disorders; From: Education and Technology Support for Children and Young Adults With ASD and Learning Disabilities
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Chapter 16
Assessing Practical Accessibility in Online Courses Based on Local Conditions
Various devices, software, and technologies that enable people with disabilities to perform a variety of “activities of daily living” (ADL); includes adaptive devices.
Published in Chapter: Assessing Practical Accessibility in Online Courses Based on Local Conditions; From: Methods for Analyzing and Leveraging Online Learning Data
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Chapter 8
Voluntary Blink Controlled Communication Protocol for Bed-Ridden Patients
These are scientific applications that make use of assistive, rehabilitative and/or adaptive assistive devices for the people with mental or physical impairment like walking, hearing, speaking, typing, writing, remembering, pointing, learning, seeing etc. to enhance, preserve, or improve their functional capabilities. Assistive technologies include prosthesis, hearing aids, mobility aids, visual aids, special computer hardware or software to enhance mobility, vision, hearing, communication and control through interfacing.
Published in Chapter: Voluntary Blink Controlled Communication Protocol for Bed-Ridden Patients; From: Handbook of Research on Wireless Sensor Network Trends, Technologies, and Applications
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Chapter 702
Ethical Conflicts Regarding Technical Assistance Systems for the Elderly
computer supported smart home technologies or new technologies in the area of “robotics” designed to support the elderly living on their own or patients in long term-care facilities by well-being monitoring. Aims of assistive technologies are: perpetuation of best mobility and communication, higher security in emergency, early recognition of impairment by sensor-based activity determination or detection of fall, informing relatives, decrease of the “fear factor” for users living alone, benefit of information for informal helpers and healthcare professionals, helping them in carrying out electronic care planning and documentation (telehomecare). Individual solutions are central.
Published in Chapter: Ethical Conflicts Regarding Technical Assistance Systems for the Elderly; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
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Chapter 1
A System to Measure Physiological Response During Social Interaction in VR for Children With ASD
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Chapter 12
Using Information and Communication Technologies to Address Inequities in Education for Learners With Disabilities in Higher Education: The Case of South Africa
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Chapter 17
User Interfaces in Smart Assistive Environments: Requirements, Devices, Applications
Information Technology (IT) products and services developed specifically to be accessible by elderly, by people with disabilities or with chronic diseases, to help to compensate for functional limitation and increase or maintain their functional abilities.
Published in Chapter: User Interfaces in Smart Assistive Environments: Requirements, Devices, Applications; From: Handbook of Research on Human-Computer Interfaces, Developments, and Applications
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Chapter 37
Mobile Design for Older Adults
Applications and devices that pair human computer interaction techniques and technology to enhance the quality of life for people with various special needs.
Published in Chapter: Mobile Design for Older Adults; From: Handbook of Research on User Interface Design and Evaluation for Mobile Technology
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Chapter 12
Assessing the Accessibility of Tourist Destination Promotional Information: The Case of Portugal
Assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities (e.g. Walkers and wheelchairs)
Published in Chapter: Assessing the Accessibility of Tourist Destination Promotional Information: The Case of Portugal; From: Handbook of Research on Innovation, Differentiation, and New Technologies in Tourism, Hotels, and Food Service
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Chapter 11
Redesigning the User Interface of a Learning Platform for Social Engineering Integrating Web Accessibility Basics
Assistive technologies are software or equipment that people with disabilities use to improve interaction with the web.
Published in Chapter: Redesigning the User Interface of a Learning Platform for Social Engineering Integrating Web Accessibility Basics; From: UXD and UCD Approaches for Accessible Education
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Chapter 25
A Framework for Accessible and Usable Web Applications
Software or equipment that people with disabilities use to improve interaction with the Web, such as screen readers that read-aloud Web pages for people who cannot read text, screen magnifiers for people with some types of low vision, and voice recognition software and selection switches for people who cannot use a keyboard or mouse
Published in Chapter: A Framework for Accessible and Usable Web Applications; From: Handbook of Research on Public Information Technology
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