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Alternative Navigation
Alternative navigation is any type of assistive technology that replaces a standard keyboard or mouse. It is primarily used by those with physical mobility challenges.
Alternative Text
Alternative text ("alt text”) is an accessibility feature within image editors that makes image description text legible to screen readers.
ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) are a set of HTML tags and attributes standardized by the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) in order to make rich internet applications accessible to assistive technology.
Assistive Listening Device
An assistive listening device is a piece of technology that aids in audio comprehension or enhances hearing aid functionality, most often used by people with hearing difficulties or partial deafness.
Audio Description
Audio Description is a method of describing the visuals in multimedia presentations, primarily used by those who are blind.
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Braille
Braille is a method of writing that uses dots punched into paper to represent letters, numbers, and words instead of using flat ink letters, primarily used by those who are blind.
Braille Display
A Braille display is a method of outputting text from a computer screen in Braille, used by those who are blind.
Braille Note Taker
A Braille Note Taker is a specialized computer that can both accept input or commands in Braille and output the results in Speech and Braille. It is primarily used by those who are blind.
Braille Printer
A Braille printer prints Braille documents from a computer, and is used by those who are blind, or anyone needing to produce Braille documents for the blind.
Brailler
A Brailler is a specialized typewriter that allows the quick and convenient hand production of Braille.
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Captions
Captions are a text version of speech that provide information to people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing, or by people who process written content better than audio. Captions are also useful for people who can’t turn audio on or are in a loud environment.
Chin Switches
Chin switches are a type of chin-operated input device. They are primarily used by those with physical challenges making it difficult for them to use a keyboard or voice control.
Cochlear Implant
A Cochlear implant is a small device that stimulates the cochlear nerve to improve hearing capabilities, most often used by those with severe hearing loss or partial deafness.
Color Contrast
Color contrast is the difference in brightness, saturation, and pigment of different elements of an image that make it more (or less) difficult to see.
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Dragon Naturally Speaking
Dragon Naturally Speaking is voice recognition, dictation, and control software primarily used by those with physical challenges that make typing difficult.
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JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
JAWS is a type of screen reader, primarily used by blind Windows users in a corporate environment.