The use of adaptive technology is to improve the quality of life
of those with disabilities.
For most people computers are tools for doing more work faster.
However, for persons with disabilities who may be blind, have cerebral
palsy or quadriplegia or are learning disabled, computers often
represent the difference between getting a job done or not being
able to do it at all. Adaptive technology, hardware and software
devices designed to overcome specific limitations, increase productivity
of persons with disabilities while the Internet supported by this
technology, connects many to the outside world.
The terms adaptive technology and assistive technology
are often used interchangeably. Assistive technology is the umbrella
under which adaptive technology devices falls. Assistive technology
devices not only include computer adaptive software/ hardware and
communication aids but also include such aids and devices for daily
living, mobility, recreation, and transportation. This web site
will focus on the computer software/hardware technology commonly
used by persons with disabilities who want to use computers or who
already use computers and need product information.
This web site will explore disabilities
types, adaptive technology types,
and the corresponding adaptive devices
and software that are used by persons with disabilities today.
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