American Disabilities Act

and Assistive Technology

BY: JESSICA RONE
CIS221-98/INGESOULIAN
HFCC/FALL2018
What is the American With Disabilities Act?

 Civil rights legislation that forbids discrimination of

people with disabilities in regards to:
 Transportation
 Public accommodations
 Employment
 Communications
 Access to local and state government programs/services
 Title ll of the American With Disabilities
Act

 Titlell of the ADA refers to the protection of individuals

with disabilities against discrimination in regards to
their access to state and local government
programs/services
Disabilities Covered by the American With
Disabilities Act:

 There are many disabilities covered by the ADA, both physical

and mental impairments:
 Schizophrenia

 Learning disabilities
 Cancer

 Muscular Dystrophy (MS)

 Alcohol/drug addiction
 Individuals with missing/prosthetic limbs
 Dollar and People Benefits Under The
ADA

$160,000,000 12,000

$140,000,000
10,000
$120,000,000
8,000
$100,000,000

$80,000,000 6,000

$60,000,000
4,000
$40,000,000
2,000
$20,000,000

$0 0
2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017
Dollar Benefitted People Benefitted

https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/statistics/enforcement/ada-monetary.cfm
 Assistive Technology and Student Learning

 Assistive technology is a tool, such as

a device or type of equipment used
by individuals with disabilities to help
them accomplish an activity that is
otherwise difficult for them to
achieve.
Examples of Assistive Technology

https://youtu.be/DB9pKkZoJDc
Captioning Video

 Captioning videos can add accessibility to

videos for individuals who may have hearing
difficulties or those who are deaf.
 Captions make accessibility possible by
including text from the audio on the video so
those of who cannot follow along with the
audio, may follow along with captions.
 “Alt” Tags

 An “alt” tag are texts for

images so that search engines
can interpret them.
 It useful for when images
cannot be seen from the
browser, to describe what the
image entails.
Blinking and Flashing Content

 Blinking and flashing content

should be avoided in documents
because it could be dangerous for
individuals that experience photo
sensitivities such as epilepsy, and
could trigger seizures.
 Blinking and Flashing Content

 Photo sensitivity is most common in children, so it is important to

eliminate any sudden blinking or flashing in the content in which
children are exposed to.
 The following link further explains dangers of flashing and blinking
lights. Also, offers tips and advice to avoid blinking and flashing
exposure.

https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/triggers-seizures/photosensitivity-
and-seizures
The Read&Write Chrome Web Browser
Extension

 Read&Write is a literacy software to be used at home, work, or

school by individuals of all ages.
 Read&Write is a downloadable toolbar that offers different
options for the user to assist in literacy.
 Read aloud options
 Voice to text options
 Word suggestion options
 Language options
The Read&Write Chrome Web Browser
Extension

 https://www.texthelp.com/en-us/products/read-write/
 CrxMouse Chrome Web Browser
Extension

 CrxMouse is a downloadable tool that allows

users to navigate Google Chrome by using
simple mouse gestures.
 Used at home, work, school
 For all ages
 Efficient
 Easier access for individuals who have
difficulty.
 User can use simple shortcuts to navigate the
internet
 CrxMouse Chrome Web Browser
Extension

 https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/crxmouse-chrome-
gestures/jlgkpaicikihijadgifklkbpdajbkhjo?hl=en