Provide brief descriptions for at least three examples of technological aids for communication, information access, and orientation and mobility. Then summarize cautions when considering use of technology
What will be an ideal response?
Examples will include descriptions of: computers and software that convert printed material into synthesized speech or braille (Kurzweil 1000), portable braille notetakers, hand-held personal data assistants, news services, screen readers that magnify information and/or convert to speech, improved web design, electronic sensing devices (laser cane, Miniguide), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and artificial vision systems. Cautions: braille still has some advantages (skimming, note-taking, reading a speech, using dictionaries), current devices are only aids to Orientation and Mobility
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