Specialist software and hardware exists to help people who have particular needs when operating a computer. In this section you will find out about hardware and software that can help:
- People who have difficulties with their SIGHT
- People who have difficulties with their HEARING
- People who have difficulties with their MOVEMENT
This link shows how a person with a visual impairment has problems browsing the Internet.
To be able to:
- Identify a number of hardware and software items that may be used to help people with paricular disabilities access ICT more easily
Outcomes:
To be able to:
- Select appropriate hardware and software for people with different disabilities
Success Criteria:
ALL Students:
Must be able to identify additional hardware and software that can be used by people with different disabilities to make their access to ICT easier. The lesson activities will demonstrate that the purpose of the device/software is known and it is clear which disability/disabilities it may help. Stronger students will include more detail.
Activities & Information
MindMap: Disability and Accessibility To ICT -
Add branches to this mind map to show understanding of what each item is, who might use it and what help it gives them. Additional branches may be added if needed. Use THIS link to help.
Lesson Sum Up - Use this sheet to help reflection on the lesson.
Homework Task - Complete this homework task - as required by the teacher
More Information/Extension Activities
Extension Activity: Make a Presentation about the following software that can be used to help people with disabilities access ICT more easily:
- Screen-reading Software
- Text-to-Speech Software
MindMap: Disability and Accessibility To ICT - This activity uses the Teach-ICT website to help with definitions of technology that can be used by the disabilities listed in the specification
Plenary Activity - This activity asks students to sum up the lesson in 3 sentences and then in 3 words.
Homework Activity - Agony Aunt letters to be answered about technology that can be used to help 3 different people.
Teach-ICT: Clicking HERE links to the Teach-ICT web site section on Assistive Technology, with ideas for additional activities, starters and plenaries.