How can ICT help people with learning disabilities?

How can ICT help people with learning disabilities?

1. Customising the DTE

   • Change the combination of colours, for people with bad eye sight who may not be able to see with certain colour combinations
   • You can adjust icon size to see it better if you have bad eye sight
   • you can change the speed of the mouse as different people have different reaction times

2. Voice recognition software

   • Allows you to enter data by talking into the microphone
   • Can be used to type out text messages or issue demands e.g. "call mum"
   • The microphone can hear your voice, recognise what you are saying, then issue the command

3. Braille keyboards and printers

   • These are input devices used for those who can't see the keyboard
   • They have raised dots which are placed over the keyboard, so you can feel what you are typing

4. Touch sensitive data entry screens

   • Some devices work but users touching them e.g. smart phones
   • Also known as touch screen
   • If a user taps on a certain icon on the screen, it will take you to the next page, or complete that action

5. Concept keyboards

   • Have special overlays that help a handi-capped person to input data
   • Can help young people with learning disabilities