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Cloud Computing & Learning
DisabilitiesAt
CSUN 2011By Shilpi Kapoor,
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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: [email protected]: +91-22-2686 0485/6
Connect with me at: Shilpi_Kapoor
Thank you for listening
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