Factors that influence the choice to upgrade Assistive Technology
amber2024-04-17T19:54:37-04:00To upgrade, or not [...]
To upgrade, or not [...]
Eye gaze, or eye tracking, is a way of controlling a device simply by looking at it. The tracker monitors the user’s eye movements, and then uses that data to understand what spot on the screen is being looked at.
One of the ways someone with a physical disability can navigate the world of computers, e-mails, and social media is to use a speech recognition program. There are a few well-known proprietary versions, such as MacSpeech and Windows Speech Recognition, but none are as popular or advanced as Dragon NaturallySpeaking (Dragon).
Physical disabilities include any limitations of muscular control, any pain that has an impact on movement, missing limbs, and others. In some cases, physical disabilities can even be temporary. Those who have physical challenges may use a wide variety of tools to help them access websites and apps.