Eliminating the Barriers of Computer Access through Programs

Building off the information shared in my previous post, there are so many operating system modifications that can be implemented for students with disabilities.

Think about your experiences with your laptop or computer. There are probably a plethora of modifications that you have made on your laptop or desktop and did not think twice about it.

Ah! The beauty of UDL! If you have ever modified the brightness of your screen, changed the volume, or icon size, you are a product of the benefits of UDL programming.

Other modifications that can be controlled within the operating system in regards to sensory impairments include, visual signals, high-contrast color scheme, screen magnification, enlarging the mouse pointer and voiced feedback.

Students with sensory impairments (think about your senses here), struggle with the effective use of technology in the manner that a typical student would use the technology. By making minor modifications within the operating system we change the context for how the technology can be used, promoting success.

Reference:
 Dell, A., Newtown, D., & Petroff, J. (2012). Assistive Technology in the Classroom.
               Upper Saddle River, NJ. Pearson Education Inc.