Software for Physically Challenged Users (Grade 11 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards
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What assistive tech software does
What assistive tech software does
Makes computers accessible to physically challenged users
Text-to-speech software function
Text-to-speech software function
Converts written text to spoken words
What screen readers do
What screen readers do
Navigate interfaces, read menus/buttons/content aloud
OS with built-in accessibility features
OS with built-in accessibility features
Windows 8/10, OSX, Android
Alt text purpose for images
Alt text purpose for images
Describes images so screen readers can read them to users
Better than 'click here' on websites
Better than 'click here' on websites
Descriptive links explaining what happens when clicked
Closed captions describe in videos
Closed captions describe in videos
All audio elements, not just dialogue
Screen magnification helps which users
Screen magnification helps which users
Partially sighted users who need bigger text
Access Windows accessibility options via
Access Windows accessibility options via
Control Panel > Ease of Access
Accessibility requires both...
Accessibility requires both...
Assistive technology AND accessible content design