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Assistive Information And Communication Technologies Using ICT for Visually Impaired
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Assistive Information Assistive Information and Communication and Communication Technology for the Technology for the
Visually ImpairedVisually ImpairedSyamiliDept. of Library & Information
Challenges of Visual Impairment
• 83% of all sensory inputs is visual
Blindness impedes information gathering
& processing, acquisition &application of knowledge
and skills and unaided mobility
• Media stereo-typing
• Social stigma & discrimination
• Public resources become inaccessible
Leads to mental handicapping
Disabled Disabled + + ICTICT = = EnabledEnabled
"for m "for most people, accessibility makes things easier, for people with disabilities, it makes things possible."
Disablement not lead to handicapping, thanks to technology!
What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive Technology (AT) includes a range of technologies, which enable people to build on their abilities and participate as fully as possible at home, school, work and in their community.
Assistive Technologies Used By the Visually Challenged
Screen Reader software for computers
Screen Magnifier software for computers
Screen Reader / Magnifier Software for cell phones
Scan & Read software
Dictation software
GPS Navigators
Digital Voice Recorders
eBook / Daisy Book Readers
Traditional Braille-based aids
What do mean by accessibility
Accessibility is about removing
barriers to participation
However,
beware of a “one
size fits all” approach
Welcome Trends in Accessibility
Government has mandated that accessibility to public resources should be ensured Websites & software packages to conform to W3C guidelines Government buildings, Public transport etc to be disabled-friendly
Increased advocacy for ensuring barrier-free environment and equal access.. Right To Read campaign by Inclusive Planet for amendments to the out-dated copyright laws Campaigns by various NGOs for making airports, railway stations etc accessible
Adoption of Universal Design philosophy while creating new products and services
NVDA
Assistive Technologies
Open Source Also Contributes...
Welcome Trends in Accessibility
Government has mandated that accessibility to public resources should be ensured Websites & software packages to conform to W3C guidelines Government buildings, Public transport etc to be disabled-friendly
Increased advocacy for ensuring barrier-free environment and equal access.. Right To Read campaign by Inclusive Planet for amendments to the out-dated copyright laws Campaigns by various NGOs for making airports, railway stations etc accessible
Adoption of Universal Design philosophy while creating new products and services
Inclusive Libraries:A step toward making libraries disabled friendly
We need Accessible Libraries because… Visually Impaired People should have:
Equal access to KnowledgeEqual access to EducationEqual access to Information
ICT Trust Fund Approach
Second Approach
Adapt implemented
projects to serve people with
special needs
First Approach
Develop
special needs pilot projects
using ICT
Should Persons With Visual Impairment Be Treated?
Yes.
With
Respect.
Say No to these media steriotyping...
Handicaps are loaded on stronger horses to level the field for others..
"The only thing worse than
being blind is having sight
but no vision."
Hellen Keller
Areas of Concern