Adaptive Technology is a term often used to describe the products and services for people that have special needs.
Examples of adaptive technology are :
VoiceOver is part of Apple's accessibility features, it is a gesture-based way to have your iPhone say what is written on your devices screen. It can help those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
When opened, this button displays large icon shortcuts to essential phone operations. The Assistant menu allows you to operate your phone with one hand. It helps people that have trouble focusing or concenrating
Microsoft Windows High Contrast colour scheme is a built-in accessibility setting that helps improve the devices readability. It uses a black background, reverses the text colour, and also removes CSS backgrounds which makes everything easier to read. It's used so people with weak eyesight can easily distinguish between elements and read the text if there is a well-designed black and white theme.
Audio Description is the accessibility of visual images from theater, television, movies, and other art forms for people who are blind, have low vision, or who are otherwise visually impaired.
They are input devices that are specially made to make interacting with a computer an easier and more engaging experience. It helps people with dexterity and mobility issues or the elderly
TTY (TeleType), is also known as Text Telephone Device or Telecommunication Devicefor the Deaf (TDD). It is a special device required at both ends of the conversation that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired to use the telephone to communicate.
Yes, each of these devices could help those without disabilities. However, they may seem usless and not worth the expense.
Technologies such as IOS Voice Over, Audio Description, High contrast, and the android assist menu are all functions already found on the device. However, all the other technologies cost above $40 to buy or use.
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