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Puting and The Handicapped

The document discusses how computers help those with disabilities by providing independence, addressing hearing, sight and cognitive disabilities, and offering adaptive aids. Computers allow individuals to learn at their own pace and overcome physical impairments through tools like screen readers, Braille keyboards, and voice input. Manufacturers like Microsoft and Apple include accessibility features in their operating systems. Overall, modern technology has helped empower those with disabilities.

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Puting and The Handicapped

The document discusses how computers help those with disabilities by providing independence, addressing hearing, sight and cognitive disabilities, and offering adaptive aids. Computers allow individuals to learn at their own pace and overcome physical impairments through tools like screen readers, Braille keyboards, and voice input. Manufacturers like Microsoft and Apple include accessibility features in their operating systems. Overall, modern technology has helped empower those with disabilities.

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Computing and The

Handicapped.

By Naim Danial Johar


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Introduction
 The United Nations has designated 1981
the International Year for Disabled Persons.
 It is therefore appropriate that Computer is
dedicating its first issue of the year to
computing and the handicapped. The
evolution computing technology promises
opportunities for the developmentally
disabled.
 From aids to independent living to flexible
tools that can greatly increase the variety
and quality of job opportunities, the rapidly
evolving field of computing is pregnant with
possibilities.
 To help turn these possibilities to reality,
Johns Hopkins University is conducting a
national search/contest in applications of
computers for the handicapped.
•How Computers Help The
Disabled

Computers have completely changed the


quality of life and have become a primary
source of assistance for the disabled.
Computers Bring Independence
 Computers free a person with
disabilities from relying on others for
assistance.
 With the use of a computer, an
individual can learn at his or her own
speed. 
 Adaptive aids have either replaced or
augmented the standard input and
output devices of the computer.
 They are the key that has opened the
computer world to the disabled.
Computers Address Hearing, Sight,
and Cognitive Disabilities
 The computer can be the tool that
overcomes many physical
impairments.
 With a hearing disability, the
computer can easily substitute words
and images for sounds.
 With a sight disability, words,
numbers, and symbols on the
keyboard are replaced with symbols
from the Braille System.
 For cognitive diasbilities, head
mounted pointers and voice input are
available.
 For people with limited mobility and
dexterity, ultra-sensitive hyperlinks
( hovers ) allow use of alternative
mouse equipment to activate a link
just by coming within range.
Internet Resources For The
Disabled.
 Besides offering efficient tools for the
disabled to access a computer, the
world of technology also offers great
resources for information.
 Sweden has long been very
progressive in exploring new
technology for the disabled.
 The handicapped and disabled can
also use e-mail to stay in the know
about the latest news in adaptive
technology.
PC Manufacturers Provide Access
 Both Microsoft and Apple, the
developers of two of the most popular
operating systems, have corporate
policies for accessibility for people
with disabilities.
 Windows and Mac computers both
have accessibility features like screen
magnifiers built into the operating
system.
 Many printers can be controlled and
monitored from the computer site,
which is advantageous for mobility-
impaired persons.
Conclusion
 Today’s technology has helped a lot
of people with disabilities.
 Just because they are born with
unwanted disabilities does not mean
they can’t use modern technologies.
Source
 http://www.compukiss.com/articles/c
omputers-help-the-disabled.html

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