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Assistive Technology
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- 1Rehabilitation Act of 1973Section 508 - mandates equal access to electronic office equipment for all federal employees; mandates rehab tech as primary benefit to be included in individual written rehab plan (IWRP)
- 2Assistive Technology Act of 1998Expansion of AT devices/services, mandates consumer driven assistive tech services
- 3Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990Prohibits discrimination on basis of disability in employment, state and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, telecommunications, all of which affect AT
- 4Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights ActProvides grants to states for DD councils, university affiliated programs, protection and advocacy activities for people with developmental disabilities
- 5Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997Every child, under law, has right to free and appropriate education; includes children with disabilities to be educated with peers; allows AT for students 3-21 yo
- 6Display and readabilityScreen resolution
- 7Sounds and speechTest to speech
- 8Keyboard optionsDvorak layout
- 9Mouse optionsSnapTo
- 10Accessibility UtilityNarrator
- 11Standard keyboardsConsumer must be able to demonstrate range of motion, strength, coordination, timing
- 12Standard computer displaysConsumer must be able to read text, decipher graphics or icons, locate and follow a small mouse cursor, have good figure-ground perception, distinguish colour
- 13Standard mouse controlConsumer must be able to hold or make controlled contact, move/stop mouse at desired location, activate button at appropriate time
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- Flashcards on Assistive Technology, created by luisa.yu on 09/01/2015.
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