Cloud Computing & Learning Disabilities

Cloud Computing & Learning Disabilities At CSUN 2011 By Shilpi Kapoor, BarrierBreak Technologies

Challenges of LD
Reading
Writing
Language Communication
Math In addition, might face Visual Challenges.

Tools for LD
Reading Tools
Speech Synthesizers/ Screen Readers
Word Prediction Tools
Proof reading programs
Abbreviation expanders
Symbol learning tools
And these are just a few..

Problem as we see it…
Too many tools
Too many different concepts to learn
Difficult to keep adjusting to different environments
Setting up customization
Needs change over a period

Cloud is the answer…
One login
Multiple tools in one
Customization settings stored in the cloud
Can be extended as per user requirements
Can be extended beyond the browsing experience

Web Assist Toolbar

Web Assist Features
Speech
Point and Read
Read Page
Read Paragraph
Jump Headings
Prediction
Word Prediction
Synonyms
Thesaurus
Symbols
Point and See
Page in Symbols

Page Customization Features
Zoom In / Out
Linear or Columnar View
Disable CSS / User Style Sheets

Additional Web Assist Features
Speech
Multiple speech synthesizers
Speed
Dictionaries
Create or Share User Dictionary
Provide Topic Specific Dictionaries
Symbols
Create or Share User Libraries
Provide Topic Specific Dictionaries

Environments for Web Assist
Plugin for browsers
Will be extended as a software as a service for Windows and Mobile Environments

Let Technology be Inclusive! Visual Hearing Mobility Learning Elderly Accessible Web Development POUR Accessibility Testing Accessible PDF Conversion Digital Talking Book Conversion

Where to contact me?
email: shilpi@barrierbreak.com
office: +91-22-2686 0485/6
Connect with me at:
Shilpi_Kapoor

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Cloud Computing & Learning Disabilities

by BarrierBreak Technologies on Mar 23, 2011

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