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Assistive technology (AT) is any device, software, or system that enhances, supports, amplifies, or extends the capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Assistive technology can be categorized into several types:
speech recognition
, which converts spoken language into written text;
text-to-speech
, which converts text to speech for those who have difficulty reading;
screen readers
, which read aloud the information on a computer screen;
closed captioning and transcription software
, which provide text for audio content; and
magnification software
, which enlarges on-screen images or text.
The use of assistive technology has become increasingly popular, especially in the workplace. According to a report by link, people with disabilities are more likely to be employed when they use assistive technology, and the employment rate for this group has been steadily rising.
Some common examples of assistive technology include:
- Screen readers: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver
- Speech recognition software: Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Windows Speech Recognition
- Text-to-speech software: Read&Write, TextHelp, NaturalReader
- Magnification software: ZoomText, Magnifier, SuperNova
- Closed captioning and transcription software: Amara, YouTube Live Transcribe, Otter.ai
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Voice commands