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There are all kinds of technologies that can be useful to individuals with and without disabilities. Examples include software and hardware that magnify, read out loud, or allow for voice recognition.
See our page on Assistive Technology for more examples.
Sometimes an individual who is using assistive technology has a hard time accessing documents and websites if those resources are not designed with technology users in mind. Luckily, it is not hard to design for accessibility, it just takes awareness of what makes content more usable.
See our page on Alternate Formats for more information on accessible document creation.
Faculty who want to learn more can contact Disability Support Services to receive training and/or borrow loaner equipment to become better acquainted with the differences in how individuals interact with information.
DSS serves as a resource for questions related to technology and information accessibility. Additionally, DSS maintains a lending library of disability-related periodicals, books, and videotapes and also conducts free workshops that are open to the community.
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