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What lab safety issues need to be considered when working with a student who is deaf?
Although each situation is different and the student is the best source of information regarding useful accommodations, the following are [...]
What lab safety issues need to be considered when working with a student with a mobility impairment?
Although each situation is different and the student is the best source of information regarding useful accommodations, the following are [...]
How can students with learning disabilities benefit from computer use?
Educational software where the computer provides multisensory experiences, interaction, positive reinforcement, individualized instruction, and repetition can be useful in skill [...]
Are there computer keyboards designed to be used with only one hand?
Yes, and there are several options you can choose from.One option is to see if the keyboard layout in [...]
Do TTY, TDD, and TT mean the same thing?
Yes. The TTY (TeleTYpe), TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf), and TT (Text Telephone) acronyms are used interchangeably to refer [...]
How do we include accessible technology-rich activities in our summer camp?
For many years the DO IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center has coordinated Internet activities at selected summer camps. [...]
Is there a way to add captions to a video that is already published?
Yes, captions can be added to a video presentation that has already been published to make it accessible to people [...]
Is it legal to copy material that is copyrighted in order to make the print accessible to low-vision or blind patrons?
There are exemptions to the copyright laws that allow for reproduction of purchased materials into alternate formats for use by [...]
What is a mental illness?
"Mental illness" refers to the collection of all diagnosable mental disorders causing severe disturbances in thinking, feeling, relating, and/or [...]
Can I borrow captioned media for free?
The Described and Captioned Media Program freely loans over 4,000 educational and general interest open captioned titles (on videotapes, CD ROMs, [...]
What web-based resources tell how to make STEM accessible to people with disabilities?
Several websites provide comprehensive information about making science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) accessible to students with disabilities. They include: [...]
Are funds available specifically for captioning?
Yes, there are funds available specifically for producing captioning. While the U.S. Department of Education is still a major [...]
Are there web browsers that have been developed specifically for use by people with disabilities?
Yes, there are many web browsers that include special features for use by individuals with disabilities.For more information on [...]
Can all television sets display closed captions?
The Television Decoder Circuitry Act of 1990 required that television sets with screens 13 inches or larger manufactured for sale in the [...]
Where can I find resources related to visual disabilities?
The Internet hosts a large quantity of websites and electronic discussion lists that contain information of interest to individuals with [...]
What are some guidelines for creating attractive and functional open or closed captions?
Captioning is usually considered when the video product is complete, if at all. Instead, the production should be filmed so [...]
How are the terms low vision, visually impaired, and blind defined?
Low vision is used to describe a loss of visual acuity while retaining some vision. It applies to individuals with [...]
How can switches be used by people who cannot operate a standard keyboard or mouse?
When a person's mobility disability prevents the use of a standard keyboard or mouse, using a switch may be a [...]
What is computer-based speech recognition?
Speech recognition software converts words spoken into a microphone into machine readable format. Speech recognition products can provide an appropriate [...]
How can people who are blind operate computers?
Individuals who are blind cannot access visual material presented on the computer screen or in printed materials. Fortunately, specialized hardware [...]