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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 [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What access challenges might visitors to a web page experience?
The World Wide Web has rapidly become the dominant Internet tool, combining hypertext and multimedia to provide a network of [...]
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 [...]
Where can I find resources related to mobility disabilities?
The Internet hosts a large quantity of websites and electronic discussion lists that contain information on issues of interest to [...]
Where can I find resources related to learning disabilities and Attention-Deficit Disorder?
The Internet hosts a large quantity of websites and electronic discussion lists that contain information of interest to individuals with [...]
Where can I find resources related to brain injuries?
The Internet hosts a large quantity of websites and electronic discussion lists that contain information concerning issues of interest to [...]
What does word prediction software do?
Word prediction programs prompt the user with a list of likely word choices based on words previously typed. Some word [...]
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 [...]